Reformist Pezeshkian unexpectedly wins first round in Iranian election
If Pezeshkian can convince Iranians to turn out and vote for him in next round, he could win - otherwise hardliner Jalili is likely to triumph
If Pezeshkian can convince Iranians to turn out and vote for him in next round, he could win - otherwise hardliner Jalili is likely to triumph
The hashtag #ElectionCircus has been widely posted on social media platform X by Iranians in the past few weeks, while some Iranians at home and abroad have called for an election boycott
Devoted upholder of religious rule reinforced strict social rules as president and sought greater ties with China and Russia
Disillusionment with the regime is further exacerbated by the country’s poor economic performance
Narges Mohammadi, who remains in prison, has been arrested 13 times by the Iranian regime, convicted five times, and sentenced to a total of 31 years in prison and 154 lashes.
Ruling is latest in wave of detentions following women’s nationwide anti-hijab protests
Shops and offices face temporary shutdowns for allowing female staff and customers to eschew head coverings
Iran has crushed the protests which followed the death of Mahsa Amini in custody, but many mothers are determined to save their daughters from life under the repressive regime
Islamic republic threatens renewed enforcement by morality police 10 months after death in custody of 22-year-old woman
As the Islamic republic enriches uranium to higher levels than ever, diplomats try to reignite talks
Narges Mohammadi has paid a high price for her lifelong commitment to civil rights and democratic values in Iran’s theocracy
Two women set for trial over reporting on protests after death of Mahsa Jina Amini
Phelan, who lives in Paris with his husband, Roland Bonello, was working for an Iranian tour operator when he was detained seven months ago on charges of spying
More than 7,000 children poisoned in incidents across country since last November
Compliance to be monitored and rule breakers fined
The tour operator was arrested in Iran last October at the height of nationwide protests over the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini
Warning comes as increasing number of women defy compulsory dress code after death of woman in police custody
With lyrics channelling the anger of a nothing-to-lose generation, many rappers have been arrested and tortured, or forced into exile
Irish man Bernard Phelan (64) has been detained in Iran since last October
Repaired relations could facilitate further regional agreements
Protesters must apologise and pledge not to repeat actions which led to detention
The deal could end Israeli ambitions to draw the Saudis into an anti-Iran alliance
Embassies to be reopened seven years after relations were severed
More than 700 pupils hospitalised as repeated attacks cause schools to close
Extended wave of unrest poses one of the strongest challenges to Islamic Republic since 1979 revolution
Bernard Phelan not among those to benefit from pardon issued on Sunday by Iran’s supreme leader, sister confirms
‘If we choose to close our doors in the private sector, and stay in our homes and studios, we only become more isolated’
Bernard Phelan (64) has been held without charge in Iran since October 3rd
Politically powerful Shia cleric has stood up to Iran and his volatile persona continues to mesmerise his Iraqi compatriots
Family home of athlete Elnaz Rekabi demolished after she competed without a hijab
Director Ali Abbasi on his new film about the serial killer Saeed Hanaei and its vivid relevance after recent events in Iran
Bernard Phelan (64), who holds dual French and Irish citizenship, was jailed in October during protests against the Iranian regime
Execution of dual national Alireza Akbari for spying may have its roots in Iranian political rivalry
Demonstration outside Leinster House in support of Bernard Phelan (64), who was arrested in Iran in October but never charged
Appointment of hardline new police commander interpreted as sign of mixed messages from Iran’s regime
Further executions come despite growing international criticism over Iran’s crackdown on demonstrators
Four men are now known to have been executed since the demonstrations began in September
Senior Iranian officials and military officers vow ‘harsh revenge’ for US assassination three years ago of Revolutionary Guard Quds commander Qassem Soleimani
Bernard Phelan’s family say he is being detained in inhumane conditions
While hardliners remain determined to crush dissidence, they have been criticised by senior clerics
Wife and daughter of sporting icon taken off flight from Tehran and accused of taking part in anti-government protests
Opinion: Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch independently verify allegations
Thirty-eight-year-old posted picture on Instagram of herself without hijab and holding paper which said ‘women, life, freedom’
Victim blaming is the lowest form of defence, yet the MEP has chosen to blame protesting women and girls rather than the vile police state that beats and kills them
Mohsen Shekari convicted of stabbing a security official and hanged on Thursday morning
Badri Hosseini Khamenei, the ayatollah’s sister, condemns “despotic caliphate” of Ali Khamenei.
West has been slow to acknowledge the depth and significance of what is happening in Iran, where the protesters are desperate to get their message out
Report says 16 deaths have occurred this week
Mehran Samak, a childhood team-mate of midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi, ‘was killed by security forces after honking his car horn’
Iranian ambassador to Ireland accuses others of seeking to ‘provoke anger and incite tensions’
Iran asked for USA to be banned for social media posts before World Cup showdown
Comments by Ireland South MEP cause dismay in European Parliament
Going ahead with plan would be an ‘appalling slap in face’ for citizens risking their lives in protest against regime’s behaviour, Minister told
Directors and actors from Iran’s celebrated film sector among those speaking out in support of anti-regime demonstrations
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