Iran takes another 'hostage': Swedish EU official confirmed to be imprisoned in Tehran
Iran has imprisoned Johan Floderus, a 33-year-old EU official based in Brussels, since April 2022 -- in yet another example of Iran's hostage diplomacy.
Fearing further protests, Iran judiciary puts Amini lawyer on trial, re-arrests journalist
The Islamic Republic has intensified its crackdown and judicial actions against families and lawyers of the protesters it killed, as the first anniversary of the anti-regime uprising approaches.
Iran steps up crackdown to muzzle public ahead of Amini death anniversary
Iranian security forces have begun detaining celebrities, activists, and relatives of those killed in last year's nationwide protests ahead of the first anniversary of the anti-regime uprising.
Concern over Tehran's crackdown as protest anniversary approaches
The regime is tightening security measures out of fear of further protests ahead of the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini.
Hizbullah turns blind eye to abundant drugs, crime in Beirut stronghold
Beirut's southern suburb is riddled with drugs and crime, but Hizbullah does not take any action unless its own authority is threatened.