Iran avoids harsh crackdown as university protests continue
The Iranian government faces a delicate challenge in handling current university protests amid broader public frustration over rising prices and stalled diplomacy with the West.
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Exiled prince calls for unity among Iran’s opposition
Exiled Iranian prince Reza Pahlavi called for unity and democratic engagement among opposition forces during a meeting in Munich on Sunday.
Protests persist over death of Iranian university student
Protests over the death of a 19-year-old University of Tehran student continue to intensify, as others gathered in front of the university's central library on Saturday amid reports of a heavy security presence on the main campus.
Several Iranian students arrested after protests over classmate's murder
Security forces arrested at least four students at Tehran University's dormitory after students held a protest earlier on Friday against the recent murder of a classmate by thieves.
Row escalates between Germany and exiled Iranian prince over conference invite
Exiled prince Reza Pahlavi said on Thursday that the Munich Security Conference (MSC) retracted his invitation at the behest of the German government due to threats from the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Dozens arrested protesting continued house arrest of 2009 protests leaders
Iran's security forces on Thursday arrested dozens who gathered in central Tehran to protest the ongoing house arrest of the 2009 Green Movement leaders.
Vigilante rallies fuel debate on Iran’s free assembly double standards
Recent rallies organized by vigilantes outside the Iranian Parliament and in the religious city of Mashhad have sparked criticism over the state's selective enforcement of freedom of assembly.
Iranian woman arrested for 'death to dictator' protest, eyewitness says
A young Iranian woman was arrested for appearing without a mandatory head covering and chanting "death to the dictator" in a public square in southwestern Iran on Monday, an eyewitness told Iran International.
State-choreographed Islamic Revolution rallies clash with Iranians' harsh realities
On Monday, the Iranian state marked the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, set against the backdrop of controversies surrounding potential talks with the United States, mounting public discontent and a deepening economic crisis.
Iranians chant 'Death to the Islamic Republic' on 1979 revolution anniversary
Iranian people marked the 46th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution with cries of "Death to the Islamic Republic" and "Death to the Dictator" ringing through several cities across the country on Sunday night.
IRGC terrorism designation must spare innocent conscripts
Iranian-Canadian activists fought for a decade to have Canada designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, not to punish its hapless conscripts.
Middle class poverty could spark revolt in Iran, sociologist warns
An Iranian sociologist has warned that middle-class citizens pushed below the poverty line by persistently high inflation and forced into the lower class are the most likely to spark a revolt against the ruling system.
Iran holds massive military drill to counter perceived threats to Tehran
On Friday, the Tehran division of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is set to hold a military exercise involving 110,000 paramilitary Basij forces. According to an IRGC spokesperson, the drill is designed to prepare for any potential threats against the capital.
Tehran struggles to mobilize supporters as it faces multiple crises
As economic protests take place in Iran, the government-sponsored rallies and those organized by its core ultra-hardliner supporters are garnering dramatically less support amid the country's mounting crises.
Protests break out in Tehran’s historic bazaar over inflation, rial devaluation
Business owners and employees in Tehran’s historic bazaar staged a rare strike on Sunday against runaway inflation and soaring foreign currency rates, spurring protests in other commercial hubs in the capital.
Iran's political discourse sharpens amid mounting crises
Several analysts, officials and media outlets in Iran are warning that multiple crises have gripped the country in recent months and those in charge should deal with this reality.
Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti barred from travel, says filmmaker
Prominent Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti has reportedly been blocked from traveling, filmmaker Mina Akbari said on Friday.
Frustration with internet restrictions set to smolder on
The lifting of official bans from two social media platforms on Tuesday may do little to dull the ire of Iranians about persistent government restrictions on their internet access.
We must have the people on our side, Pezeshkian tells Iran's intelligence chiefs
The Iranian president held a meeting with some of the Ministry of Intelligence's top officials on Tuesday, warning them that without the support of the people, the country cannot confront foreign enemies.
Students, retired teachers protest in Tehran over unmet promises
Retired teachers and medical students staged protests across Tehran over the weekend, underscoring widespread frustration with the Iranian government over unfulfilled promises and mounting economic pressures.
Six Iranian protesters sentenced to death prepare to appeal
Attorneys representing six young protesters sentenced to death for allegedly killing a Basij militia member are preparing to appeal the verdicts, according to one of the lawyers.
Iranian activist says he was sexually abused during protest arrest
An Iranian political activist has accused security forces of sexual and verbal abuse when he was arrested in Tehran on Monday.