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Opinion: Iran’s most powerful weapon isn’t working
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Opinion: Iran’s most powerful weapon isn’t working

“Dad, my sentence is death,” Mohammad Mehdi Karami informed his father in a phone call from prison last month. Then,…
Iran sentences daughter of former president to five years in prison
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Iran sentences daughter of former president to five years in prison

The daughter of former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has been sentenced to five years in prison, her lawyer said…
Iran executes karate champion and volunteer children’s coach amid crackdown on protests
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Iran executes karate champion and volunteer children’s coach amid crackdown on protests

Iran on Saturday hanged two young men, one a karate champion, the other a volunteer children’s coach. This brings the…
Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti arrested after criticizing execution of protester
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Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti arrested after criticizing execution of protester

One of Iran’s best-known actresses has been arrested days after she criticized the execution of a man who was involved…
Iran’s former president urges government to be more lenient with protesters
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Iran’s former president urges government to be more lenient with protesters

Iran’s former president Mohammad Khatami has urged the current government to be more lenient with protesters, amid ongoing nationwide demonstrations…
Iranian protesters celebrate World Cup defeat, as fears surround players’ return
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Iranian protesters celebrate World Cup defeat, as fears surround players’ return

Iran’s World Cup defeat to the United States was met by cheers and celebrations in Tehran and other Iranian cities…
Iran’s supreme leader praises paramilitary for crackdown on ‘rioters’ and ‘thugs’
Middle East

Iran’s supreme leader praises paramilitary for crackdown on ‘rioters’ and ‘thugs’

Iran’s Supreme Leader has praised the country’s Basij paramilitary force for its role in the deadly crackdown on anti-regime protesters.…
Iranian-Kurdish footballer arrested on charges of incitement against the regime
Middle East

Iranian-Kurdish footballer arrested on charges of incitement against the regime

CNN —  An Iranian-Kurdish footballer has been arrested on charges of “incitement against the regime” as Tehran cracks down on anti-government protesters, according to…
Two Iranian actresses arrested as authorities ramp up crackdown on anti-regime protesters
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Two Iranian actresses arrested as authorities ramp up crackdown on anti-regime protesters

Two well-known Iranian actresses have been arrested by security forces after they showed support for the protest movement gripping the…
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