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Bus drivers’ strike over unpaid wages has created chaos across Tehran amid fears of anti-government protests in the capital. Several drivers have been arrested.

President Joe Biden sent a high-powered US delegation to the United Arab Emirates to offer condolences after the death of its ruler, in an apparent bid to repair frayed ties.

Iran Monday said it respected the “vote of the Lebanese people” as early results from Sunday’s Lebanese election showed setbacks for its ally Hezbollah.

Six foreign-based Iranian opposition groups announced support for protests in several cities across Iran, warning Iran’s authorities against repression, violence, and internet cuts.

Iran's top diplomat has traveled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)on Monday to pay his respects after the death of President Khalifa bin Zayed, Iranian state media reported.

Tehran says Washington must respond to proposals it put forth last week during the visit of EU coordinator Enrique Mora, to break the stalemate in nuclear talks.

Iran's intelligence ministry has tightened censorship rules for government-controlled media in covering ongoing protests, Iran International has learned.

The United States has expressed support for anti-government protests in Iran, saying the Iranian people have a right to hold their government accountable for the current situation.

A member of Tehran’s Chamber of Commerce says Iran’s exports of hand-woven carpets have dropped to about $70 to $80 million per year from about $500 million before the US sanctions.

Iran-backed Hezbollah lost a seat in its south Lebanon stronghold to a candidate backed by opposition groups in parliamentary polls on Sunday.

Reports and images on social media indicate that anti-government protests took place Sunday night in at least one provincial center in Iran with gunshots heard.

As street protests enter their second week, Iranian politicians and military men are offering their insights about the economic crisis and rapid price hikes.

Iran’s deputy foreign minister says the country is serious in talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal but is also determined to distrust the “enemy” and foreigners.

Same time last year, a month before the June 2021 presidential election, Iran's 'reformists' were still hopeful that one of them might win the election.

A popular Iranian footballer has rebuked the Islamic Republic’s authorities for their handling of recent protests that was sparked by a sudden rise in prices.

Reports say security forces killed two more protesters in Iran's ongoing anti-government protests that spread to more small towns and cities on Saturday.

Iran’s Police spokesperson says the volume of goods being trafficked from and to the country is so high that cannot be carried out by individual smugglers.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the de facto leader of United Arab Emirates widely seen as forging an anti-Iran axis with Israel, is the new UAE president.

The world’s largest federation of teachers’ trade union has called for the freeing of 13 named teachers amid “dozens” jailed in Iran over demonstrations.

Following the sharp rise in food prices, such as vegetable oil, flour, chicken, eggs, and dairy products in Iran, the prices of animal feed have also increased five to sixfold.

At least 3 protesters have been killed in Iran's recent anti-government protests triggered by a new economic policy which led to a massive hike in food prices.