Islamic Republic

In what areas can Iran harm the United States and its allies?

A German newspaper has listed areas at risk of attack by Iranian forces or pro-Iranian militias.

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More than 150 lawyers called for an investigation into the situation of detainees and action against those suppressing the protests.

Some news websites reported that 160 lawyers signed a letter addressed to the President of Iran,…

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BBC staff complain to UN about Islamic Republic: Our elderly relatives are being imprisoned in solitary confinement

Some employees of the Persian service of BBC Persian have filed a new complaint to the United Nations alleging escalating harassment by Iranian authorities.

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Expect tax hikes in Iran; Financial Times writes that Rouhani's government is seeking to compensate for the sharp decline in oil revenues

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday, December 8, that the Islamic Republic will increase its reliance on oil exports by increasing taxes…

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Number of people under 18 killed in November protests rises to 18

The number of children killed in the November protests in Iran this year has increased to 18, according to Radio Farda's investigation...

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Amnesty International: At least 208 people killed in Iran protests

The latest figures from Amnesty International indicate that at least 208 people have been killed during recent protests in Iran. The Islamic Republic continues to…

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Implementing a repetitive project; Islamic Republic arrests Baha'i citizens on charges of "damaging public property"

A Baha'i citizen living in Iran says that in recent days, at least 13 Baha'i citizens in the cities of Isfahan, Karaj, and Omidieh, Khuzestan...

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Reza Pahlavi: Collapse is inevitable and we must prepare for it

Reza Pahlavi, the son of the former Shah of Iran, has said in a statement, referring to the recent widespread protests in Iran, that the Islamic Republic's system...

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