The Iranian government is authoritarian and has been widely criticized by Western organizations for its poor human rights record, including restrictions on freedom of assembly, expression, and the press, …

21 hours ago · Iranian officials claim that their nuclear program is for civilian purposes like nuclear energy, but experts say that the country enriches uranium and stockpiles it beyond levels needed for …

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3 days ago · The Iranian constitution guarantees freedom of worship to Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians, though they and followers of other faiths are often the subject of discrimination and …

3 days ago · Trump and top Iranian official exchange threats over protests in Iran US president says Washington will intervene if Tehran violently suppresses protests over high prices.

1 day ago · The protests are diffuse and largely leaderless, and the president's efforts at mediation — and the killings and arrests by security forces — haven't persuaded the demonstrators to stay off ...

The Iranian government is authoritarian and has been widely criticized for its poor human rights record, including restrictions on freedom of assembly, expression, and the press, as well as its treatment of …

Jan 1, 2026 · The demonstrations erupting across the Islamic Republic reflect deep economic and political discontent.