Deputy police chief assassination underscores Iranian regime's security failures

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Deputy police chief assassination underscores Iranian regime's security failures

Targeted attacks on security personnel are escalating as Iranians express growing frustration with the regime's oppression.

New US sanctions target Houthi, Hizbullah trade networks

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New US sanctions target Houthi, Hizbullah trade networks

The sanctions target companies, individuals and vessels involved in shipping Iranian oil and LPG for the IRGC-backed groups.

US sanctions Iranian 'malicious cyber actors'

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US sanctions Iranian 'malicious cyber actors'

The sanctions target companies and individuals conducting 'cyber intrusions' on behalf of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Cyber Electronic Command.

$10 million reward for info on Iranian cyber firm engaged in election interference

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$10 million reward for info on Iranian cyber firm engaged in election interference

Iranian cyber company Emennet Pasargad and its employees led an attempted influence campaign targeting the 2020 US presidential elections.

Houthis' naval mines threaten Red Sea security, commerce

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Houthis' naval mines threaten Red Sea security, commerce

Sea mines laid by the Iran-backed group threaten the security of the Red Sea and global commerce, and have killed dozens of Yemeni fishermen.

As Tehran fixates on Israel-Hamas war, Iranians indifferent 'out of spite'

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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

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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

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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'

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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

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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.