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Iranian Journalists, Activists Have Mixed Reactions To New Sanctions

Iranians voiced their reactions on social media as official media outlets were in denial of the sanctions' impact.

Saudis Launch Nuclear Research Reactor, Citing Competition With Iran

U.S. Vows 'Relentless' Pressure On Iran As Sanctions Take Effect

The United States has reimposed a new round of sanctions targeting key sectors of Iran's economy following President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers.

Reformist Accuses Hardliners Of Rigging Contested 2009 Presidential Election

A reformist leader in Iran says that the contested 2009 presidential elections were rigged by 8 million votes.

Conservative Body Rejects Bill Against Financing Terrorism As Sanctions Take Effect

Dervishes Convicted To More Than 1,000 Years In Prison

More than 200 Gonabadi dervishes have been sentenced to more than 1000 years prison time, the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reports.

Wave Of Arrests In Khuzestan In Wake Of Attack On Parade

Amnesty International says Iran has arrested hundreds in a crackdown following the September deadly attack on a military parade.

Iran Could Join Talks If U.S. Signals Flexibility, Say Analysts

Iran Parliament Raises Alarm On Widespread Corruption

An Iranian Parliamentary official says financial corruption is widespread "in all of the ministries of the Iranian government."

Iranian Currency In Jitters As New Sanctions Approach

The exchange rate of the U.S. dollar and other major currencies once again skyrocketed in Iran and reached the highest level in past thirty days, reports from the local free market say.

Can Factional Infighting Explain Iran's Acts of Terror In Europe?

On 30 October, Denmark's  Foreign Minister Anders Samuelsen accused Iran of plotting to assassinate an Iranian Arab opposition leader in Denmark.