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Iran

Iran is one of the largest and most influential countries in the Middle East. Until 1979, it was a monarchy. Since the revolution, Iran has been an "Islamic Republic."

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June 3, 2024

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A woman sits in a park, looking down sadly

Iran: Mother of fatally injured teen refuses to be silenced

Iran: Mother of fatally injured teen refuses to be silenced

Abolfazl Amir-Ataei was just 16 when he sustained a severe head wound from a tear gas canister at a protest.
SocietyJune 3, 202402:07 min
Two women holding up a sign that reads "Act now. Stop executions in Iran."

Iran: 'Western pressure can hinder executions'

Iran: 'Western pressure can hinder executions'

At least 853 people were executed in Iran last year. Human rights activists suspect the number was actually much higher.
Human RightsMay 29, 2024
Mohammad Rasoulof, a man wearing glasses on a sunny day.

Rasoulof defies Iranian regime with new film

Rasoulof defies Iranian regime with new film

The dissident filmmaker managed to escape Iran to premiere "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" at the Cannes Film Festival.
FilmMay 24, 2024
A view of people holding placards depicting Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during a farewell ceremony

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi laid to rest

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi laid to rest

Iran's late president, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, was buried in his home city of Mashhad.
PoliticsMay 23, 202402:27 min
An aerial view of mourners attending the funeral for victims of the helicopter crash that killed Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and others

Iranian mourners gather in Tehran for Raisi's funeral

Iranian mourners gather in Tehran for Raisi's funeral

Iran's president was killed along with the country's foreign minister and others in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
PoliticsMay 22, 202402:11 min
An Iran supporter with her face made up to show tears of blood under a heart in the Iranian colours

Iran: Raisi is dead but oppression lives on

Iran: Raisi is dead but oppression lives on

The intimidation campaign against Iranian citizens continues unabashed after the president died in a helicopter crash.
SocietyMay 22, 2024
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Why Iran and Israel are enemies

ConflictsDecember 1, 202313:29 min
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A woman reads a newspaper with a front-page report on the crash of the Iranian president's helicopter outside a kiosk in Tehran

What's next for Iran after President Raisi's death?

The president's sudden death comes as the country struggles to navigate a raft of geopolitical and economic challenges.
PoliticsMay 20, 2024
A police officer walks in front of a row of loading machinery in Chabahar

Is India taking a risk with Iran Chabahar port deal?

Despite the US's warning of sanctions, India has signed off on the continued development of a port in southern Iran.
PoliticsMay 15, 2024
A group of people in front of a shop window

Iran intensifies violent crackdown on women

Women who refuse to wear headscarves are reporting more violent harassment and arrests by Iran's "morality police."
Human RightsApril 29, 2024
People waving flags at a demonstration

Jordan helped Israel against Iran, now locals are protesting

Many Jordanians feel betrayed after their country helped Israel fend off Iran's drone attack.
PoliticsApril 15, 2024
Israeli Air Force F-15 Eagle is pictured at an air base, said to be following an interception mission of an Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel.

Why did some Arab countries appear to help Israel?

Some have celebrated the fact Arab nations aided Israel against Iran. But most have more complex motives for helping.
ConflictsApril 14, 2024
A mosque in Zahedan, Iran

Iran's Sunni Muslims face discrimination amid Eid al-Fitr

Sunni Muslims, who make up 10% of the population, have said they have very few rights in the Islamic Republic.
ReligionApril 8, 2024
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