Iran Government

One month of Iran's anti-hijab protests: How far can they go?

The stir in Iran, triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini, shows no sign of dwindling. The country’s regime meanwhile continues to crack down on demonstrations using levers of repression extending to lethal force, internet shutdowns and mass arrests

The journalist who broke Mahsa Amini’s story and the price she is paying for it

A champion of women’s rights, Niloofar Hamedi broke the heartwrenching story of Mahsa Amini, which has led to unprecedented protests. Now the journalist has been jailed and held in solitary confinement

Woman jailed in Iran on suspicion of espionage returns to UK: All you need to know about Aras Amiri

The London-based Iranian woman, who worked as an artistic affairs officer with the British Council, was acquitted of espionage charges by Iran’s Supreme Court and has now returned to the UK after spending more than three years in Elvin prison

Iran will return to nuclear talks 'very soon', says new foreign minister Hossain Amir Abdollah

Recalling Iran's rich history and ancient civilization behind them, Amir Abdollah said “the United States of America must speak with a civilized tone with the people of Iran, and not the language of threats, of pressure and sanctions.”

Iran says prominent nuclear scientist assassinated in Tehran, accuses Israel of attack

The scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was "seriously wounded" when assailants targeted his car before being engaged in a gunfight with his security team, Iran's defence ministry said

'Confront extremist Hindus': Ayatollah Khamenei slams Modi govt as Delhi riots strain India-Iran ties

Iran on Thursday continued its criticism of India over the Delhi riots, with the country's Supreme Leader Sayyid Ali Khamenei saying that the Centre should "confront extremist Hindus and their parties", and called for a stop to the "massacre of Muslims".

Hassan Rouhani bullish after re-election: But does the President of Iran have any real powers?

At the heart of Iran's complex power-sharing government created after its 1979 Islamic Revolution is the supreme leader, a position now held by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.