Iran | Jun 14, 2022 Iran's labor minister resigns as economic protests grow The first high-profile resignation in President Ebrahim Raisi's government comes as he scrambles to soothe public fury over unprecedented rising living costs.
Iran | May 20, 2022 Iran vows harsh crackdown on economic protests Despite a massive security presence, many Iranian cities continue to witness rallies triggered by soaring prices, with protesters chanting slogans against the country's top leadership.
Iran | May 17, 2022 Nationwide protests in Iran as food prices increase Subsidy cuts have led to nationwide protests in Iran.
U.S. | Dec 7, 2021 Intel: US announces Iran, Syria sanctions ahead of democracy summit The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions on Iranian and Syrian targets in the run-up to the administration’s virtual gathering of the world's democracies.
Iran | Nov 30, 2021 Iran's crackdown risks blinding protesters Amid rising alarm about protesters held incommunicado, medics and activists fear injury and even permanent blindness from birdshot fired by security forces.
Iran | Nov 19, 2021 Thousands of Iranians protest water scarcity in Isfahan The demonstrations in Isfahan follow widespread protests over water shortages in the oil-rich southwestern Khuzestan province in July.
Iran | Jul 27, 2021 Iran protests gain momentum despite deadly crackdown The protests that rocked the oil-rich province of Khuzestan have spread to other areas despite the government's iron-fist response and severe internet disruptions.
Israel | Jul 27, 2021 Iranian intelligence says it busted alleged Israeli spy network Iranian officials said the alleged Mossad operatives planned to use weapons during riots in Iran and were arrested at the western border.
Iran | Jul 23, 2021 Khamenei calls largely Arab province of Iran 'loyal' amid protests Protesters in oil-rich Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran want clean drinking water, among other things.
Iran | Jul 23, 2021 Watchdog: Internet disrupted in Iran amid water protests The internet is heavily restricted in Iran, and the government initiated an internet blackout in 2019 during widespread protests in the country.
Saudi welcomes 1 million for biggest hajj pilgrimage since pandemic by Rania Sanjar with Mohamad Ali Harissi in Dubai | AFP | Jul 4, 2022
Soundbite: Lahib Higel, Senior Iraq Analyst at the International Crisis Group, on the Sinjar agreement