Iran
As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
Middle East
November 4, 2022
As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
CNN — As many as 14,000 people have been arrested in Iran during protests there since September, according to a top United Nations official. “Over…
Iran to hold public trials of 1,000 people charged with involvement in Mahsa Amini protests
Middle East
November 2, 2022
Iran to hold public trials of 1,000 people charged with involvement in Mahsa Amini protests
CNN – Iran has charged about 1,000 people in the Tehran province for their alleged involvement in nationwide protests sparked…
US and Saudi Arabia concerned that Iran may be planning attack on energy infrastructure in Middle East
Middle East
November 2, 2022
US and Saudi Arabia concerned that Iran may be planning attack on energy infrastructure in Middle East
CNN – United States and Saudi Arabia have shared intelligence with each other that indicates that Iran may be planning…
Hundreds of Iranian journalists call for the release of two colleagues jailed in Evin prison
Middle East
October 31, 2022
Hundreds of Iranian journalists call for the release of two colleagues jailed in Evin prison
CNN — Hundreds of Iranian journalists are calling for the release of colleagues Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, who were…
Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warns that Saturday is ‘last day’ of protests
Middle East
October 30, 2022
Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warns that Saturday is ‘last day’ of protests
CNN – The head of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards has told Iranians to end the weeks-long demonstrations that have gripped…
Iran security forces crack down on mourners at Nika Shahkarami ceremony
Middle East
October 29, 2022
Iran security forces crack down on mourners at Nika Shahkarami ceremony
CNN — Mourners gathering to commemorate the 40th day since the death of Nika Shahkarami, an Iranian teenager who went…
Protesters in Iran’s Zahedan encounter gunfire following Friday prayers
Middle East
October 29, 2022
Protesters in Iran’s Zahedan encounter gunfire following Friday prayers
CNN – Protesters encountered teargas and gunfire following Friday prayers in the eastern Iranian city of Zahedan, according to videos…
Iran allows detained New Zealand social media influencers to leave
Middle East
October 26, 2022
Iran allows detained New Zealand social media influencers to leave
Two New Zealanders detained in Iran for the last few months have been allowed to leave the country, New Zealand’s…
London-based TV channel sparks Iranian leaders’ ire amid protests
Middle East
October 25, 2022
London-based TV channel sparks Iranian leaders’ ire amid protests
Abu Dhabi CNN — A top Iranian military official issued a warning to Saudi Arabia last week as his government…
Iran says it will sue US, alleging ‘direct involvement’ in protests
Middle East
October 23, 2022
Iran says it will sue US, alleging ‘direct involvement’ in protests
Iran said Saturday it would take legal action against the United States, accusing it of “direct involvement” in the protests…