Labor Protests Continue in Iran Despite Suppression
Workers in several sectors, including municipal services and smaller manufacturing industries, continue expressing discontent.
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BACKGROUND
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Political Executions Surge in Iran as Government Seeks to Silence All Dissent
Politically motivated executions are increasing dramatically in Iran, with at least 17 men hung over the last 10 months.
Israel-Iran Cyber War, Gas Station Attack
Iran blamed Israel and the United States for disrupting sales at gas stations nationwide. The cyberattack disabled a whole system.
Iran’s renewed Africa policy: Raisi’s ambition and the perception of Western decline
Engagement with Africa will be a major foreign policy focus under the Raisi administration. But will it be successful?
The Iranian Prisons are Brutal for Queer and Trans Individuals: Five Eyewitness Accounts
What happens to queer individuals in Iranian prisons? A report about prison conditions in Iran for LGBTQ+ people.
U.S. Military Deployments Around Iran
About the increased tempo of U.S. military deployments around Iran.
The IRGC’s Media Trifecta Part 1: The Case of Tasnim and Fars
IRGC’s owns three major media outlets: Tasnim and Fars news agencies, as well as the daily newspaper Javan.
Why is Iran bringing back its 'morality police'?
Iran has resumed patrols by the so-called "morality police" to enforce its hijab law, which requires women to cover their hair.
Bahai community marks grim anniversary in Iran
In 1983, Iran hanged 10 Bahai women in public. The Bahai International Community has launched a campaign to mark the anniversary.
Amnesty: Prisons turned into killing fields
Iranian authorities have executed at least 173 people convicted of drug-related offences this year after systematically unfair trials.
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