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UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk has slammed Iran for its "abominable record" on the death penalty and called on authorities to end capital punishment as the number of executions is "frightening."

Students and teachers' rights activists across Iran joined forces to stage nationwide rallies on May 9 against what they call the deteriorating state of the educational system and the systematic suppression of students, teachers, and parents.

Iran has executed two men who had been sentenced to death for using social media to promote "atheism and insulting religious and Islamic sanctities."

Iran's worsening air pollution and continued use of dirty fuels to power automobiles and industrial plants have cast a spotlight on the country's inability to enforce its own clean-air standards.

Iran's sinking currency breaks 400,000:1 mark v. US dollar for first time. Rial now stands at 400,300:1, having lost more than 25% of value in past month.

Award-winning Iranian actor Taraneh Alidoostihas been detained over her criticism of executions of protesters seeking rights, justice, and gender equality.

Iran's President has lashed out at the country's Financial Controller's Office for a report which says his administration has mishandled the country's budget two years ago.

Sentences of Finger Amputation and Eye Gauging Terrified of People’s Reaction, SSFC Puts on a Hollow Show of Force The Iranian regime hanged a prisoner in

U.S. authorities have charged a Russian national with recruiting political groups in the United States to sow discord, spread pro-Moscow propaganda, and interfere with U.S. elections.

Iranian rights activist Maryam Akbari Monfared, who has spent 13 years in prison for protesting the execution of her two siblings, faces new charges of "propaganda against the system."