As the anti-hijab demonstrations swell in Iran, the security forces in the country continue to violently clamp down these protests. In a latest incident, the Iranian Security Forces opened fire on people at a metro station in Tehran. The forces used batons to hit women who were not following the country's strict dress code.

Iran: 5 killed as Iranian Security Forces open fire at anti-hijab protesters in Tehran

Women-led protests are still going on in Iran since Mahsa Amini's death in morality police's custody but the hardline Islamic Republic has vowed brutal crackdown on the protesters. An Iranian court has issued death penalty to three more protesters taking the total to five in the last three days.

Iran issues death sentences to three protesters; five protesters sentenced to death in three days

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has found himself in soup after deleting a tweet where he falsely stated that the Iranian regime had sentenced 15,000 protesters to death.

Canadian PM Trudeau deletes tweet falsely claiming Iran sentenced 15,000 to death

Two protesters were shot dead by Iranian security forces on Tuesday, as the nationwide protests in the aftermath of the death of 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini reached a new peak.

Two protesters killed by Iranian forces on the anniversary of bloody 2019 crackdown

An Iranian court has issued a second death sentence against a “rioter”, for violence linked to the widespread protests following Mahsa Amini's death, said the judiciary.

Iran issues second death sentence to ‘rioter’ linked to ‘anti-hijab’ protests

Protests are intensifying in Iran. According to a report three protesters have been shot dead in Iran. Human rights group also allege shooting in many cities.

Three protesters reportedly shot dead in Iran; Rights group allege shooting in many cities

A bomb-carrying drone hit an oil tanker, nearly 240 kilometres off the coast of Oman on Tuesday, as per multiple reports. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), which provides maritime security information, said it was aware of the incident and investigating it.

Oil tanker with Israeli connection hit by an armed drone; Iran's role suspected

The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday (November 15) urged Iran government to immediately release peaceful protesters who have been detained by authorities in the country.

Release peaceful protesters, UN urges Iran

The European Union has decided to impose a new round of sanctions on Iranian officials who were accused of repression of protests following the death of Mahsa Amini.

EU imposes new round of sanctions on Iranian officials over handling of protests

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (November 14) said any new proposal will not help revive a nuclear deal with Iran and that a "new framework" would likely be needed.

Iran nuclear deal: French President Macron does not see room for progress

United Nations Human Rights Council said on Monday (November 14) that it will hold an urgent, special session on Iran. The session will focus on deadly crackdown on protesters protesting Mahsa Amini's death.

UN Human Rights Council to hold special session on Iran crackdown

In the wake of widespread protests following Mahsa Amini's death, Iran handed down its first death sentence related to involvement in "riots," as per to the judiciary's Mizan Online website.

Iran issues first death sentence to accused linked to 'anti-hijab' riots

An Iranian who got stuck for 18 years in a Paris airport, inspiring a Steven Spielberg movie starring Tom Hanks died on Saturday at the terminal, an airport official said.

Iranian exile who got stuck for years in French airport dies

In the midst of widespread demonstrations following the death of Mahsa Amini, local media stated that Iran's judiciary had accused more than 750 individuals in three provinces for taking part in "recent riots".

Iran accuses more than 750 people of ‘incitement to killing’ in ‘recent riots’

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently dialed Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi. The Kremlin said that both leaders emphasized on deepening political trade and economic cooperation.

Putin speaks to Iranian President Raisi, Kremlin says emphasis was on deepening ties

An Iranian exile who inspired the Steven Spielberg movie 'The Terminal' is no more. He lived at the Paris Airport for 34 years died at the terminal due to natural causes. He was known to the airport staff as Alfred Mehran or Sir Alfred.

Iranian man who lived in Paris airport dies of natural causes

The major Western powers - US, UK, France and Germany want the UN nuclear watchdog to pass a resolution on Iran. The countries want the International Atomic Energy Agency to ask Iran to explain the Uranian traces found at the three undeclared sites.

Concern over Iran's nuclear program; West seeks country's 'urgent cooperation'

US, Allies push IAEA board over Iran; West wants Iran to explain Uranium traces

Saman Yasin, a Kurdish rapper was arrested in early October for supporting the protests over Mahsa Amini's death and now he is facing execution. Yasin has been accused of waging a war against God after posting his support for the anti-regime demonstrators on social media.

WION Dispatch | Iran: Young Kurdish rapper Saman Yasin faces execution

Iran admitted to supplying drones to Russia. But it says it sent a small number, that too before the war began.

The West Asia Post | Iran says it supplied drones to Russia

An Iranian general claimed that the Islamic republic had developed a hypersonic missile capable of penetrating all defence systems, raising concerns from the UN nuclear watchdog.

Iran claims of developing hypersonic missile that can breach all defence systems

Britain’s foreign minister summoned Iran’s top diplomat in London on Friday to protest alleged threats against journalists in the UK. The Foreign Office said that in recent years London’s Metropolitan Police has “contacted a number of UK-based journalists, having received credible information about a threat to their lives.

UK summons Iran's senior diplomat over alleged threats to journalists

Saman Yasin, a young Kurdish rapper and artist is facing execution three weeks after being forcibly taken into custody at his house by Iranian security forces. He was accused of declaring war against God in response to his social media posts showing his sympathy for anti-regime demonstrators, Human rights organisations have warned that the regime may launch a brutal campaign of retribution in an effort to put an end to ongoing protests.

Iran: Young Kurdish rapper who protested over Amini's death faces execution

A semi-official news agency in Iran, Tasnim news agency, said Thursday that Iranian authorities have arrested Elham Afkari, the sister of a wrestler who was executed in 2020.

Elham Afkari: Iran detains woman over alleged links to foreign-based channel

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