Explainer: How And When U.S. Sanctions On Iran Take Effect

The first round of U.S. sanctions targeting companies continuing to do business in Iran come into force August 7. Here is how the sanctions work and which sectors will be impacted.

An Eyewitness Describes How Protests Started Near Isfahan

Prominent Imprisoned Lawyer Furloughed After Young Daughter Dies

One of the founders of “Defenders of Human Rights Center” in Iran, Abdolfattah Soltani has been granted furlough to attend her young daughter’s funeral, Saturday, August 4.

As Sanctions Bite, Where Next For Trump's Iran Strategy

Iranian Cities Hit By More Protests Over Economic Woes

One demonstrator was reportedly fatally shot in northern Iran as hundreds of people returned to the streets of several Iranian cities on August 3 for a fourth consecutive day of protests amid growing anxiety over the country's economic difficulties and the return of U.S. sanctions.

" IRGC Should Obey The Establishment’s Decision" Says Motahari On Negotiations

Khamenei Rejects Lifting House Arrest Of Green Movement Leaders

Iran Conducts Naval Exercise In Persian Gulf: US Official

Ahmadinejad Apeals To Trump For Information On Iranian Green Card Holders

Women In The Azadi Stadium - A Milestone For Gender Relations In Iran?

Sports are once again at the forefront of gender issues in Iran, highlighting the complicated position of women in Iranian society and sports. As part of support for the national soccer team at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Iranian families were allowed to watch matches at Azadi Stadium in Tehran. Although Azadi Stadium had previously hosted numerous events -- namely the 1998 World Cup qualifier between Australia and Iran -- this year saw an equally important milestone: After almost four decades of being barred from entry, women were allowed into the stadium to support the national team.

Iran's Economic Crisis Fuels Mass Exodus Of Afghan Migrants

Thousands of Afghan migrants in Iran are returning home amid an economic crisis that has seen unemployment soar and the value of Iran's national currency plummet.