Category: 1. Iran

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Remembering General Qassem Soleimani as an enduring national and transnational symbol of unity, selflessness, and resistance reinforces his central place in Iran’s political identity and underscores a…

What followed the recent detention of several dissidents, including Iranian Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi, illustrates the phenomenon starkly.

The detention itself was hardly surprising. It was entirely predictable that security forces…

A pair of 19-year-olds reveal how they cut their Tesco bill from £100 to a much more reasonable number, explaining the often forgotten method that could save you hundreds a month

Shahin Milani, the executive director of the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center (IHRDC), told Iran International’s English podcast Eye for Iran, the case marks a turning point – warning that even mid-level officials can no longer assume…

Iranian authorities braced for more unrest in multiple regions on January 2, with the death toll and arrests mounting after protesters angered by the country’s economic woes hit the streets for the fifth day in a row.

State-controlled media and…

Unlike previous waves of unrest, the government has so far refrained from cutting nationwide internet access. Officials also appear keen to avoid an immediate crackdown that could further inflame public anger and broaden demonstrations.

Unlike previous waves of unrest, the government has so far refrained from cutting nationwide internet access. Officials also appear keen to avoid an immediate crackdown that could further inflame public anger and broaden demonstrations.