As Tehran fixates on Israel-Hamas war, Iranians indifferent 'out of spite'
The regime has turned its back on Iranians, so Iranians in turn have spurned the regime's causes, including the Israel-Hamas war, analysts say.
Iran uses executions to instill fear, hanging over 600 this year, rights groups say
Human rights groups have accused the Iranian government of resorting to executions to frighten society in the wake of Iran's 2022 protests.
Iran regime pressures family of teen victim of alleged 'hejab-keeper' push
The Iranian regime has been trying to control the interment and memorial service of teenager who died after a reported Metro confrontation.
Prison sentences for reporting news prove 'journalism is a crime in Iran'
Two journalists who covered the death of Mahsa Amini have been given lengthy prison sentences on what is widely considered as baseless charges.
Regime response raises suspicion about motive of Mehrjui's murder
As Iran's art community mourns the loss of prominent movie director Dariush Mehrjui, the government's statements have increased the public's suspicions about the case.
Reminiscent of 'chain murders,' slaying of movie director puts Iranians on edge
The murders of director Dairush Mehrjui and his wife reminded many Iranians of the 1998 murders of politician Daruish Forouhar and his wife.
Iranian regime uses Hamas war to overshadow myriad of domestic problems
A comatose teen, an imprisoned Nobel Prize winner and an economy in shambles were dominating Iranian domestic news to the ire of the regime. Then came the Hamas assault on Israel.
Russian, Iranian trolls seen boosting Hamas atrocities online
Hamas narratives of violence and mayhem have enjoyed amplification online, as they are 'systematically spread by Iranian and Russian trolls, and boosted by state media.'
US transfers over 1 million rounds of seized Iranian ammo to Ukraine
The ammunition was seized by US naval forces in December 2022 while it was 'being transferred from the IRGC to the Houthis in Yemen.'
'When salt rots': Iran judiciary official's sons in prison for corruption
Two sons of a high-ranking judiciary official are in prison on corruption charges and stand accused of laundering some $400 million.