More than 12,500 people arrested in Iran protests, says human rights group

A prominent human rights group said on Friday that around 12,500 people have been arrested and…

Iran: Billboard featuring famous women in hijab changed after objections over ‘misuse’ of photos

In an embarrassing episode for Iranian authorities, women portrayed on a giant billboard  in a central…

WATCH: Swedish politician cuts hair during speech in solidarity with Iranian women

Abir Al-Sahlani, who is a Swedish member of the European Parliament, cut her hair during a…

Iran: At least 92 people reportedly killed during protests over Mahsa Amini’s death

The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group said on Sunday (October 2) that at least 92 people have died as…

Mahsa Amini death: Senior Iran cleric calls for crackdown on protesters

As protests rage in Iran following the death of a 22-year-old woman who was arrested by…

US relaxes internet sanctions to help Iranian protesters connect, share info

As the Iranian government has imposed restrictions on internet access in the backdrop of protests across…

Protests flare across Iran as women cut their hair and burn hijabs to protest Mahsa Amini’s death in custody

Protests raged for a fourth straight day across Iran on Tuesday and authorities said five people…