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Trump Tells Tehran 'The World Is Watching'

President Donald Trump on Friday condemned the arrest of protesters in Iran, telling Tehran that "the world is watching" .

Reactions To Widespread Protests In Iran - Ayatollahs Divided - Opposition Upbeat

As protests spread in Iran, some high-ranking Iranian clergy show sympathy, while the government thinks it is being targeted by rivals. Diaspora opposition is upbeat.

Attacks On Jewish Synagogues In Shiraz Worries The Community

Iranian American Jewish Federations in Los Angeles and New York have expressed their deep concern after two synagogues were attacked and vandalized in the city of Shiraz.

Street Protests In Iran, Dozens Reportedly Arrested

On December 29, sudden protests erupted in Mashhad and a number of smaller cities in Iran. Dozens were arrested.

Baha’is-Owned Shops Sealed Off In Tabriz

Labor Activists’ Wife and 50 Protesters Detained for Hours

Soleimani Pledges 'All Resources' To Hamas 'In Defense' Of Jerusalem

Row Between Judiciary And Ahmadinejad Over 'Mental Health'

A Possible Successor To Khamenei Has Gone Abroad For Medical Treatment

A possible successor to ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Iran's Supreme Leader has gone abroad for medical treatment.

Sessions Orders Probe Into Obama-Hezbollah Report

Tehran Friday Prayer Leader Calls For Arbitration Between Larijani And Ahmadinejad

Tehran's Friday Prayer leader has called on the Iran's authorities to avoid airing their dirty laundry in public.

Researcher’s Wife Asks Rouhani To Prevent Death Sentence

The wife of an Iranian researcher sentenced to death in Tehran has written to President Hassan Rouhani asking him to step in and assign an impartial board.

Iranian Official Denies Dual National Eligible For Early Release

While the lawyer of a British Iranian woman jailed in Iran had said she might be released soon, the the Judiciary confirmed that a new case has been opened against her and denied reports she might soon be released.

Velayati Admits Arms Delivered To Iraq, Syria - Rejects Yemen Missile Charge

Second Earthquake In 24 Hours Hits Iran, Light Damage

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake rocked southeastern Iran Thursday evening, less than 24 hours after a similar tremor killed one person in the capital Tehran.

Reformist MP Backs Down From Criticism Of The Guardian Council

In an apparent U-turn, pro-reform Tehran MP Mahmoud Sadeghi announced on December 20 that he believes in the Guardian Council’s right to confirm or reject people nominated for a seat in the parliament.

Heavy Air Pollution Closes Schools In Major Iranian Cities

While air pollution has forced schools and sports arenas to stay closed in Tehran for the fourth consecutive day, air elsewhere in Iran such as the cities of Ahvaz, Tabriz, and Urmia is much worse.

Schools And Offices Closed Around Tehran After A Moderate Earthquake

After a 4.9 magnitude earthquake forced people in Tehran to flee into streets, all educational institutions and many offices have been closed for Thursday.

Zarif Says U.S. Accusations Of Iran Having A Role In Missile Attacks 'Unfounded'

Iran's Javad Zarif said on Wednesday that U.S. accusations against Iran related to Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia are unfounded and Iran will pursue the matter with the U.N. Security Council.

Ahmadinejad Fails To Produce Evidence, Calls For Top Judge's Resignation

Former President Mahmud Ahmadinejad’s 48-hour ultimatum for the head of the judiciary ended without any sensational disclosures.