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Veteran Iranian filmmaker Kyumars Pour-Ahmad did not commit suicide as the Iranian government has claimed, her daughter has said in an interview this weekend.

Houthis struck a British crude oil tanker off the coast of Yemen Friday, raising concerns that the group backed by Iran may be resuming their attacks after weeks of relative calm in the Red Sea.

A group of high profile political prisoners in Iran have denounced the death sentence handed down to dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi, calling it a sign of Iran's "inhuman nature and deep corruption."

The families of two political prisoners in Iran are fighting to save them from looming execution amid Iran's killing spree which last year alone saw over 800 people hanged.

The recent hijab crackdown has exposed deep divisions among Iran’s ruling ultra-hardliners, and a potential campaign to position President Ebrahim Raisi as the successor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei upon his passing.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed serious concerns over the Iranian government's continued use of force and repression to enforce hijab laws.

Iranian diaspora has taken to the streets since Wednesday to protest against the dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi's death sentence as calls for continuation of protests over the weekend are mounting.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Friday that Iran should question the effectiveness of its weapons systems after its failed attack on Israel earlier this month.

Iran International's investigation has identified the judge who handed down the death sentence to Toomaj Salehi, the prominent dissident rapper imprisoned in Iran.

A large fire in a warehouse complex in southern Tehran has reignited longstanding concerns over building safety and sparked protests from the city’s fire department.

On April 24, 2024, the US government took a significant step against corruption in Iran by implementing the Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act to enhance oversight of the finances of Iranian officials.

The awarding of an honorary doctorate from Karachi University in Pakistan to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has sparked criticism within Iran, contrasting with the positive portrayal of the event by government media.

The global outcry against the death sentence of Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi is gaining momentum, with Australia now adding its voice to the condemnation, joining the US, France, Canada, and Italy.

Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani said Iran's recent missile attack on Israel was a "limited warning" intended to deter further confrontations without escalating the situation further.

Iran's prosecutor-general has reiterated the compulsory nature of the hijab, declaring it a legal and religious obligation for everyone in the country, including non-Muslims.

Fifteen former Iran hostages have censured the Swedish government for “lack of meaningful action” to free Swedish-Iranian doctor Ahmadreza Djalali, who has been on death row in Iran for more than 6 years.

Yemen's Houthis said they targeted the MSC Darwin ship in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday, as the Iran-aligned group resumed attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea region.

Iran's Deputy Minister of Education announced on Thursday that 16 chastity and hijab plans are to be implemented at schools.

Radio Iran, the state-run radio turned 85 on April 23. Once a driving force of Iran's modernization, the broadcaster transformed into an Islamic propaganda tool following the 1979 revolution.

The news of Esteghlal FC's captain Hossein Hosseini's suspension and fine for hugging a female fan has been slammed worldwide with coverage in countries including the UK, Spain, Kenya, and China.

A metalworker in Isfahan, central Iran, Toomaj Salehi has become a face of Iran's uprising, a rapper whose lyrics oppose repression, injustice, and poverty.