Iranian Police Arrests 230 Young Party Goers On Festive Night

At two separate night parties held to celebrate an ancient Iranian tradition, 230 young boys and girls were rounded-up and detained in the capital city, 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.

Iran Extends Film Censorship Reach Beyond Its Borders

Iran's Culture Ministry has reportedly forced a filmmaker to cancel the screening of his controversial film in Canada.

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.

Afghan Governor's Dismissal Highlights Rift In Party, Risks To Unity Government

The removal of a powerful Afghan governor raises security concerns among residents and lays bare party politics that could doom the current government.

The Obama Administration Impeded Hezbollah Investigation: Politico Report

In a highly cited investigative report published by Politico, Barack Obama’s administration is accused of undermining a long and painstaking law-enforcement investigation into Hezbollah’s drug and weapons trafficking operations.

RSF: Syria, Iraq, Mexico Are Most Dangerous For Journalists, But Deaths Decreasing

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) says 65 professional journalists, citizen-journalists, and media workers were killed across the world in 2017, representing an 18 percent fall from last year’s figure.

Ahmadinejad Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum To Head Of Judiciary

Former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the head of the Islamic Republic’s judiciary, ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani.

Houses of Six Christian Converts Raided, Four Detained Before Christmas

Four Iranian converts to Christianity have been arrested in the city of Karaj, Alborz province, less than two weeks before Christmas, reports say.

Iran Refuses To Recognize Israel At OIC Summit

Student Groups Issue New Complaints Against Restrictions