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 …

5 days 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 …

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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 …

Most of the country is situated on the Iranian Plateau (a geological formation in Western and Central Asia), except for the coastal regions at the Caspian Sea and the Khuzestan Province …

6 hours ago · Iranian protests expand beyond the economy as students demand freedom, end to regime rule Some protestors chanted "death to Islamic Republic" as they took to the streets.

Oct 14, 2024 · All broadcasting from Iranian soil is controlled by the state and reflects official ideology. A wider range of opinion may be found online and in the printed press.

10 hours ago · On Tuesday, the Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian, instructed the government to listen to the “legitimate demands” of protesters.

2 days ago · Stay on top of Iran latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

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