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The Iranian government executed at least eight more prisoners early Monday morning, according to reports from human rights groups, with hundreds already hanged in 2024.

Over the past decade, the Middle East has witnessed a surge in drug manufacturing and trafficking, largely fueled by the Syrian conflict, with Iran proxies playing a major role.

One key indicator of Iran’s prolonged economic struggles is the government’s reliance on borrowing from its own banks and printing money, a practice that intensified after the re-imposition of U.S. sanctions in 2018.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dared Iran and its Lebanese proxy group, Hezbollah, to attack Israel and face the consequences.

Growing criticism of Masoud Pezeshkian’s cabinet selections has sparked a wave of public distrust in the Islamic Republic’s political process, with citizens accusing officials of deceiving the electorate.

The British and French foreign ministers have warned about the mounting danger of a full-scale regional conflict due to Iran's escalatory rhetoric, calling on all parties to show restraint.

The annual 'Arbaeen Walk,' a significant Shiite pilgrimage to Iraq for the Arbaeen ceremony, has commenced, with over a million pilgrims crossing the border from Iran.

Parliamentary committees gave their seal of approval to Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister-designate, as he vowed to uphold the Supreme Leader's policies and continue supporting Iran’s "Axis of Resistance."

Iran’s state security forces have forced 31-year-old Arezou Badri, who was shot by police for allegedly violating hijab rules, to give a coerced confession despite her critical condition in hospital, Iran International has learned.

Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, was scheduled to present the core of his executive plan during a 2.5-hour speech on the first day of the parliament proceedings to review his plan and cabinet.

Amid an escalating electricity crisis in Iran, several citizens have reached out to Iran International, sharing accounts of continuous power outages amid the oppressive heat gripping the country.

Despite President Masoud Pezeshkian’s defense of his proposed ministers during the first parliamentary confirmation hearing, several lawmakers criticized him for a lack of planning and the "incongruous mix" within the cabinet.

In a wave of protests across cities like Arak, Mashhad, and Yasuj, Iranian nurses have taken to the streets, demanding better working conditions, fair pay, and respect for their profession.

Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, urged lawmakers on Saturday to approve his cabinet, emphasizing its commitment to "ensuring the civil rights of all Iranians." However, events that same day sharply contrasted with his message, highlighting ongoing repression.

A recent phone call, a tweet, and a meeting have sparked hope among supporters of Mohammad-Javad Zarif for his potential return to President Masoud Pezeshkian's cabinet.

Argentina's police have dismantled an "Islamist terrorist organization," allegedly plotting attacks on the Jewish community in the city of Mendoza, as detailed in an official statement released on Friday.

OpenAI said on Friday it had deactivated several accounts linked to an Iranian group allegedly exploiting its ChatGPT chatbot to create content to influence the US presidential election and other issues.

Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, addressed parliament to seek a vote of confidence for his proposed ministers, paying tribute to IRGC General Qasem Soleimani and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Iran and Israel are on a knife edge of all-out war, amid a backdrop of nuclear weapons not off the table this time around, making it a more dangerous escalation than ever before.

Intense diplomatic efforts may have convinced Iran to delay its promised retaliation against Israel for at least another few days to see if the US-led attempts for a ceasefire in Gaza bear fruit.

A prominent conservative political figure in Iran suggests that the nomination of Abbas Araghchi as the new Foreign Minister signals Tehran's readiness for negotiations with the West.