Sepideh Qolian, on of Iran's most prominent women activist has described the torture and interrogation that has been taking place in Iran's notorious Evin prison.

Iran: Jailed activist Sepideh Qolian writes letter describing brutality in prison

Iran government has sentenced three more anti-government protesters to death on charges of ‘waging war on God’ amid international criticism.

Iran sentences three more protesters to death

Iranian authorities executed two men on Saturday (January 7) for killing a security forces official during anti-hijab protests sparked by the death of 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman Mahsa Amini in police custody.

Iran: Two executed for killing security official during anti-hijab protests

Sunni worshippers took to the streets for the 14th week in Zahedan after Friday prayers during which the popular cleric Abdolhamid delivered another fiery sermon.

Iran's top Sunni Cleric again slams government

Top Iranian Sunni cleric says torture of protesters un-Islamic

Meta's subsidiary WhatsApp on Thursday announced that users will now be able to use proxy servers to access the services in countries and regions where the messaging app is blocked.

WhatsApp announces proxy support feature to circumvent internet shutdowns

The celebrated Iranian actor Taraneh Alidoosti has been released from prison by the authorities after her friends and family provided bail. WION tells you more.

Iranian actor Taraneh Alidoosti released from jail on bail

Having already executed two protesters connected with the ongoing anti-Hijab protests, the Iranian judiciary on Monday confirmed the death sentence of another man accused of violence during the protests.

Iranian judiciary confirms death sentence for another protester, having executed two already

The anti-regime protests in Iran, initially flamed in the Kurdish regions and later spread across the nation, have crossed more than a 100 days. Since the 1979 Islamic revolution, these have been the longest-running protests the country has witnessed.

Iran: Author sentenced to death amid renewed nationwide protests

Norway-based human rights group Hengaw said on Saturday (January 31) that a 22-year-old man was killed as Iran's security force fired on a crowd in Kurdish-populated western region of the country.

Iran: Security forces shoot dead man during memorial for protesters

Fresh protests were reported from several Iranian cities Thursday after memorial services for those killed by the security forces turned violent, Iran International reported.

Iran racked by fresh protests after police fire tear gas at a protester's memorial

An Oslo-based group Iran Human Rights (IHR) said on Wednesday that more than 100 Iranians are currently facing charges punishable by death in connection with the protests that took place all around the country after the death of Mahsa Amini.

At least 100 Iranian protesters facing charges punishable by death, says rights group

Legendary Iranian footballer Ali Daei has claimed that his wife and daughter have not been allowed to travel out of the country after a flight carrying them was rerouted.

Legendary Iranian footballer Ali Daei claims family not allowed to leave country

The death sentence appeal of one protester was accepted by the Iran's Supreme Court while it declined the appeal of another, the judiciary stated on Saturday. Initially, the court had stated that appeals by both the protesters have been accepted, however, later the judiciary's Mizan news agency, in a statement, said, "The public relations of the Supreme Court of Iran has corrected its news: 'The appeal of Mohammad Qabadloo has not been accepted/the ruling has been confirmed.

Iran's Supreme Court upholds death sentence of one protester, accepts rapper Yasin’s appeal

While the western world is in a celebratory mood as the holiday season approaches, the ordinary people of Iran are fearful that a slew of executions could take place against those who dared to criticise the Iranian government.

Iranians fearful executions will increase as West remains preoccupied with the holiday season

The United States has stepped up pressure on Tehran over its crackdown on the ongoing anti-hijab protests. It has imposed sanctions on top Iranian officials including the prosecutor general and key military officials.

US sanctions top Iranian officials over crackdown on anti-hijab protests

The Supreme Court in Iran ordered a retrial of an individual who was previously sentenced to death for his involvement in the protests in the wake of the death of Mahsa Amini.

Iran's Supreme Court orders retrial of protester on death row for agitation

When the Qatar World Cup started, there were protests in western countries over but the tournament only ended up exposing the West's hypocrisy & politics of convenience.

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Continuing its crackdown on protesters, Iran has arrested prominent actress Taraneh Alidoosti on charges of 'spreading falsehood' after she voiced her support for anti-government demonstrations.

Iran protests: Iran arrests actress Taraneh Alidoosti; arrested on charges of 'spreading falsehood'

The dead body of an Iranian female doctor who was treating wounded protestors in capital Tehran was handed over to her family earlier this week. The body had signs of torture, the family said.

Body of missing Iranian doctor found with torture signs, handed over to family

Protests in Iran are set to enter their fourth month but while the spirit remains unwithered, so does the crackdown. According to the judiciary's media wing, the country has sentenced around 400 people to up to 10 years in jail.

Iran protests: 400 protesters sentenced to jail, says judiciary

Courts in and around Tehran have jailed at least 400 people for terms of up to 10 years linked to the anti-hijab and anti-government protests, Ali Alghasi-Mehr, the judiciary chief for Tehran province, has said.

400 people sentenced to up to 10 years in jail in connection with Iran protests

The United States on Monday (December 12) denounced second execution carried out in Iran over ongoing protests. The US said the latest execution, carried out in public, showed that Iran's clerical regime feared its own people.

Iran leadership 'fears own people,' says US after second execution

For the second time in less than a week, the Islamic Republic of Iran has executed a man linked to the nation's anti-hijab protests. Majid Reza Rahnavard was executed by hanging in public for "waging a war against God".

Iran executes second protester in less than a week; rights group claims 450 killed in protests

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