Ayatollah Khomeini

Iran

At least 3,428 killed in Iranian crackdown on protesters, NGO says

Meanwhile, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Iran was ready to respond "decisively" to its enemies, accusing the US and Israel of being behind the protests.

14 January 2026

Europe News

EU rejects Iran's protest crackdown, backs 'aspiration' for change

The crackdown on protesters in Iran has prompted an outcry among European leaders, with High Representative Kaja Kallas denouncing Tehran for its "disproportionate" and "heavy-handed" response.

9 January 2026

Iran

Iranian protests escalate as authorities cut internet amid crackdown

The Norway-based Iran Human Rights NGO says that 45 demonstrators have been killed by Iranian security forces since the protests began in late December.

8 January 2026

Iran

Iran names six approved candidates for presidential election

The 28 June snap election takes place following President Ebrahim Raisi's death last month in a helicopter crash.

10 June 2024

Iran

Iranian parliamentary vote sees low turnout depsite government push

Officials including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sought to link turnout directly to taking a stand against Iran's enemies.

1 March 2024

Culture news

Salman Rushdie lives but loses use of eye and hand says agent

The condition and whereabouts of the British writer remain a mystery since he was stabbed several times while attending a literary event in western New York in August.

23 October 2022