Five myths about Iran
For the past four decades, the United States and Iran have demonized each other to no end. According to Tehran, America is “the Great Satan”…
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What the Iran Protests Were Not
Recent protests in numerous Iranian cities and towns caught the world by surprise, and embarrassed Iran’s government and ruling political establishment. But the expectation that…
3,700 Iranian Protesters Have Been Arrested by the Government, Lawmaker Says
TEHRAN, Iran — An Iranian reformist lawmaker said Tuesday that some 3,700 people were arrested in the days of protests and unrest that roiled Iran…
Trump plans to enforce sanctions against Iran state TV, says source
It follows a crackdown against protestors, with reports IRIB asked viewers to release information on demonstrators’ identities The Trump administration is planning to impose blanket…
Protests threaten Iran’s ascendant role in the Middle East
BEIRUT — The sudden eruption of political unrest in Iran has presented an unforeseen challenge to Tehran’s ascendant influence in the Middle East, potentially threatening Iran’s…
Strength of Iran protests uncertain after a week of unrest
TEHRAN, Iran — The strength of protests shaking Iran was unclear on Thursday after a week of unrest that killed at least 21 people, with…
EU urges Iran to refrain from crackdown on protesters
The EU urged Iran to refrain from any violent crackdown on protesters and condemned the deaths of more than 20 demonstrators in recent days as…
2009 vs now: How Iran’s new protests compare to the past
CAIRO: Nearly nine years ago, the upheaval was stunning. Massive crowds marched through the streets of Iran’s capital and other cities demanding change in the…
Iran protests: 450 people arrested nationwide as death toll mounts
Some 450 people have been arrested in the Iranian capital over the past three days during unrest linked to protests, an official told local media…
Iran protests: 12 killed in violence as demonstrators attempt to storm police stations and military bases
At least 12 people have been killed in anti-government protests in Iran and security forces have had to fight off “armed protestors” trying to take over…