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The bipartisan Mahsa Amini Human Rights and Security Accountability (MAHSA) Act has been submitted to the US Senate, seeking more sanctions on Iranian leadership.

In the aftermath of the Quran burning in Sweden, an Iranian cleric has proposed that the Swedish embassy should be transformed into a Quran teaching center.

Iran's communications minister has defended internet filtering policies, claiming that a third of the blocked sites are “obscene” and “restricted worldwide”.

A 20-year-old woman, who was arrested and detained for not observing the mandatory hijab, has reportedly been sexually harassed by the Iranian regime’s agents.

A member of the Iranian parliament's national security committee acknowledges that the consequences of last year's protests continue to impact the nation's psychology.

Sweden has expressed concerns about the consequences of more events to burn the Quran amid growing anger by the Muslim population.

Internet privacy company Proton revealed a jaw-dropping 6,000-percent surge in sign-ups for its virtual private network (VPN) in Iran during October 2022.

A human rights organization has voiced alarm over Iran’s threats to execute European citizens over Quran burning.

Authorities have arrested two rock climbers in Iran without charge in the central province of Isfahan (Esfahan).

A parliament committee in Iran has passed a hijab bill proposing to confiscate up to 10 percent of celebrities' assets and incomes if they violate hijab rules.

The Iranian regime has filed a case against Taqcheh, an online bookstore, after publishing a picture of female employees without hijab.

Iran’s domestic transport services are facing a significant passenger crisis because of a lack of aircraft and trains.

The US Department of State confirmed it is actively engaging with Congress regarding the case of Robert Malley, the former US representative for Iran affairs.

On the 43rd anniversary of the death of former Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, his widow emphasized the day's significance as an opportunity to foster unity among Iranians.

Iranian media reported the arrest of renowned actress Shohreh Ghamar on charges of publishing "offensive content and unsubstantiated claims" on social media.

As a power struggle among conservatives in Iran continues, a leading commentator predicts the next parliament speaker will come from the hardliner Paydari group.

Iraqi parliamentarian Arshad al-Salihi is demanding termination of a contract with Iran's Sunir Company, citing a 12-year delay in Dibis power plant completion.

The representative of Iran’s ruler in the foreign wing of the Revolutionary Guard has issued threats against the man who burned a Quran in Sweden last month.

A sizeable force of a dozen US F-35s have arrived in the Middle East as part of a series of deployments to deter Iran and Russia from provocative actions.

The International Olympic Committee says it is observing a dramatic increase of persecution of Iranian athletes and may act before the 2024 Olympic games in Paris.

Qatar’s Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says they are playing a positive role in seeking a resolution to Iran's nuclear issue.