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In recent weeks, the police have closed dozens of cafes, often citing laws that stipulate women must veil in public. Experts say the closures are part of an effort to control public space.
Devastated by cycles of violence and economic crisis, many are giving up on work and their futures as the United States batters Iran again.
Decision making in Iran is guided by a small group of men associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
Many were detained during January’s mass protests, according to a rights group, amid concerns the authorities are trying to intimidate Iranians from returning to the streets.
The cousin, Antoine Kassis, was found guilty of conspiracy to support a terrorist group, after trying to sell weapons from the fallen regime to a Colombian militia.
In messages to NPR, Tehran residents describe largely deserted streets roamed by paramilitary officials and vigilantes. They say security forces are banning gatherings for Nowruz, the Persian new year, this week.
In messages to NPR, Tehran residents describe largely deserted streets roamed by paramilitary officials and vigilantes. They say security forces are banning gatherings for Nowruz, the Persian new year, this week.Open
British police have charged two men with spying on the UK’s Jewish community for Iran
Human Rights Watch says drones operated by Haitian security forces and private contractors have killed at least 1,243 people and injured 738 others
Officials announced a massive deployment of security forces ahead of the world’s largest sporting event after recent violence prompted safety concerns for the millions of fans expected to attend.
IDF airstrikes targeted "dozens" of sites connected to internal security forces.