The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Headscarf crackdown in Iran sees women sacked and their cars confiscated

Woman made to wash dead bodies in morgue as part of her punishment under strict regime

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

85% Of Americans View Cyberterrorism As Critical Threat, Surpassing Other Concerns

Cyberterrorism Tops Concerns for Majority of Americans, Gallup Poll Finds

Zenger · Jul 26, 2023

'This has become a sacred alley.' The face of Emad Shargi imprisoned in Iran

A mural in Washington, D.C. depicts Americans wrongfully detained abroad and fades with time to represent passing days. Neda Sharghi's brother Emad imprisoned in Iran is one of those faces.

WEKU · Jul 26, 2023

Syria's attempts to rejoin the international fold are far from convincing – here's why

In the carefully composed photograph released by their state news agencies at the beginning of May, Syria’s leader Bashar al-Assad has his arms outstretched to welcome the Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi. The two men are beaming.

The Conversation · Jul 24, 2023

‘There’s no other option but to fight’: Iranian women defiant as ‘morality police’ return

Activists speak of their dismay at renewed patrols to enforce wearing of the hijab, but insist protests will continue ahead of the anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023

Christian Pulisic Recounts Viral World Cup Photo That 'Wasn't Really Supposed to Get Out'

The USMNT star made waves during and after the U.S.’s November 2022 win over Iran.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 23, 2023

Taliban rejects Iran claim leaders of ISIL sent to Afghanistan

Foreign ministry spokesperson calls on Iran to share any intelligence they posses so Taliban forces can take action.

Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2023

The Milky Way sparkles like fireworks in this desert view of our galaxy (photo)

Astrophotographer Miguel Claro captured an incredible panoramic image of the Milky Way from the Lut (Dasht-e Lut) desert in Iran.

Space · Jul 22, 2023

Thousands in Iraq, Iran, Lebanon protest Koran desecration in Sweden

Thousands of people took to the streets in a handful of Muslim-majority countries Friday to express their outrage at the desecration of a copy of the Koran in Sweden, a day after protesters stormed the country's embassy in Iraq.

France 24 · Jul 22, 2023

Muslim-majority nations express outrage and plan street protests over Quran desecration in Sweden

Muslim-majority nations are expressing outrage over the desecration of a copy of the Quran in Sweden

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023