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The Islamic Republic has always frowned upon dance but recently even a simple choreographed or ‘synchronized movement’ – as the regime calls it – has become an act of protest.

Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi has called on Iranians to stage anti-regime rallies on the the ancient fire festival Tuesday to show that the protest movement is strong.

Official figures show there was a sharp increase in food prices in Iran in the past nine months and most items witnessed a more-than 50 price inflation.

The lawyer representing Mahsa Amini's family, the woman whose death led to mass unrest in Iran, was arraigned by a revolutionary court for "propaganda against the state".

US State Department refused Monday to comment on the possible release of Iran’s frozen funds in exchange for three Americans held by Iran.

Jailed reformist activist Mostafa Tajzadeh says his cell was raided by prison guards because he is supporting a referendum to change the constitution in Iran.

Young Iranians took to the streets in several cities Monday after a call for three nights of protests, including the celebration of the ancient fire festival Tuesday.

The White House said Monday there was no deal on a prisoner swap with Iran at this time, despite repeated claims by Tehran that an agreement has been reached.

As Britain announced its new blueprint for security and international policy on Monday, Iran’s support for Russia was of grave concern.

Tehran's deal to resume relations with Saudis has stirred controversy in Iranian political circles as reform politicians and media expose "hypocrisy" of hardliners.

While the US State Department denies talk of a prisoner swap with Iran, a member of the media team has suggested there may be truth to the claim.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed the agreement by Saudi Arabia and Iran to re-establish ties, but did not comment on China's role in brokering the deal.

Iran’s security forces have summoned dozens of students to punish them for staging protests against the poisoning of schoolgirls across the country.

After the recent announcement of the détente with Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Republic hopes this will expedite rapprochement with other regional nations.

The Israeli and US Air Force began a two-week joint training drill named Red Flag in Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, on Sunday.

Iran's judiciary chief says 22,000 protesters arrested since unrest began in September, have been pardoned.

Iran insists it is doing a prisoner swap with the US in spite of the Biden administration’s categoric denials of the Iranian claims.

Agreement to restore relations with Iran does not mean disputes have been resolved, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has said.

The President of Belarus is on a visit to Tehran to discuss bilateral ties between the two economically challenged nations and close Russia allies.

Experts in Iran warn the current land subsidence situation in Iran is “critical", claiming it puts the lives of more than 39 million people at risk.

A committee chairman in the US House of Representatives says the Chinese-mediated agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic ties is “very troubling.”