Iran
‘It was a warzone.’ Iranian security forces beat, shot and detained students of elite Tehran university, witnesses say, as crackdown escalates
World
October 5, 2022
‘It was a warzone.’ Iranian security forces beat, shot and detained students of elite Tehran university, witnesses say, as crackdown escalates
CNN – When Farid’s friend called crying for help on Sunday, he jumped on his bike and quickly rode to…
The US says it’s helping Iranians navigate a massive internet blackout. Activists say it’s too little, too late
Middle East
October 4, 2022
The US says it’s helping Iranians navigate a massive internet blackout. Activists say it’s too little, too late
As protesters took to the streets of Iran following the death in detention of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman apprehended…
American citizen held in Iran for more than six years released to seek medical treatment, UN spokesperson says
Middle East
October 3, 2022
American citizen held in Iran for more than six years released to seek medical treatment, UN spokesperson says
CNN – An elderly American wrongfully held in Iran for more than six years has been permitted to leave the…
Grief, protest and power: Why Iranian women are cutting their hair
Middle East
October 2, 2022
Grief, protest and power: Why Iranian women are cutting their hair
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — A weeping Iranian woman is seen kneeling by her dead brother’s coffin as she slashes…
Iranian security forces arrest a woman for eating at restaurant in public without her hijab, family says
Middle East
October 1, 2022
Iranian security forces arrest a woman for eating at restaurant in public without her hijab, family says
CNN — Iranian security forces arrested a woman after a photo of her and another woman eating at a Tehran…
Iranians are risking it all to protest. Their families say some of them aren’t coming home
Middle East
September 28, 2022
Iranians are risking it all to protest. Their families say some of them aren’t coming home
The last time Farnaz heard her brother’s voice was over the phone, on an unknown number. “He called me and…
‘Hostages’ covers the Iran Hostage Crisis from all angles, including then to now
Middle East
September 27, 2022
‘Hostages’ covers the Iran Hostage Crisis from all angles, including then to now
CNN – “Hostages” tells several major stories in one, from the history of US intervention in the Middle East to…
Fifth Iranian paramilitary member killed as president warns protesters will be dealt with ‘decisively’
Middle East
September 26, 2022
Fifth Iranian paramilitary member killed as president warns protesters will be dealt with ‘decisively’
A fifth member of an Iranian volunteer paramilitary group died Sunday after clashing with what state media called “rioters and…
Young Iranians are rising up against decades of repression – arguably bolder than ever
Middle East
September 25, 2022
Young Iranians are rising up against decades of repression – arguably bolder than ever
Iranian authorities say they will restrict internet access in the country until calm is restored to the streets, as protests…
Iran’s President abandons CNN interview after Amanpour declines head scarf demand
Middle East
September 24, 2022
Iran’s President abandons CNN interview after Amanpour declines head scarf demand
CNN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi withdrew from a long-planned interview with CNN’s chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour at the…