Analysis Iran coal mine tragedy highlights prevalent corruption, workers' plight Reactions from pundits, activists and ordinary Iranians focused in large part on how corruption and mismanagement has grown over the years, with companies and oversight bodies increasingly ignoring the safety of workers who were digging "for a loaf of bread." By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Analysis What’s behind Javad Zarif's resignation from Iran’s new government? Zarif's sudden resignation came in response to apparent interference by the powerful hard-liners and stirred debate on the deadlock for meaningful reform within the existing frameworks of the Islamic Republic. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Even as Iran denies $500M arms deal with Armenia, foothold in Caucasus is priority The report came as Iran has been accused of siding with Armenia in its conflict with Azerbaijan, while Tehran is also advancing an agenda of influence in the Caucasus to counter the presence of its Western adversaries and Israel. Iran
Women activists face 'severe sentences' in Iran, as new president vows easing of restrictions A woman labor activist was sentenced to death in Iran for allegedly belonging to an outlawed Kurdish group, as authorities continue their crackdown against any type of dissent. Iran
Anti-hijab protests spread to Iran's universities The death of a young woman in police custody has sparked protests across the country. Iran
Iranian government confirms three deaths in hijab protest Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, in New York for the UN General Assembly meetings, called Mahsa Amini's family in an attempt to stem the reaction to her death in police custody. Iran
Iran revokes death penalties handed to three protesters The executions were reduced to jail terms in a controversial case that had drawn a furious public backlash. Iran
Iran's labor minister resigns as economic protests grow The first high-profile resignation in President Ebrahim Raisi's government comes as he scrambles to soothe public fury over unprecedented rising living costs. Iran
Iran vows harsh crackdown on economic protests Despite a massive security presence, many Iranian cities continue to witness rallies triggered by soaring prices, with protesters chanting slogans against the country's top leadership. Iran
Nationwide protests in Iran as food prices increase Subsidy cuts have led to nationwide protests in Iran. Iran
Intel: US announces Iran, Syria sanctions ahead of democracy summit The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions on Iranian and Syrian targets in the run-up to the administration’s virtual gathering of the world's democracies. United States
Iran's crackdown risks blinding protesters Amid rising alarm about protesters held incommunicado, medics and activists fear injury and even permanent blindness from birdshot fired by security forces. Iran
Thousands of Iranians protest water scarcity in Isfahan The demonstrations in Isfahan follow widespread protests over water shortages in the oil-rich southwestern Khuzestan province in July. Iran
Iran protests gain momentum despite deadly crackdown The protests that rocked the oil-rich province of Khuzestan have spread to other areas despite the government's iron-fist response and severe internet disruptions. Iran
Iranian intelligence says it busted alleged Israeli spy network Iranian officials said the alleged Mossad operatives planned to use weapons during riots in Iran and were arrested at the western border. Israel
Khamenei calls largely Arab province of Iran 'loyal' amid protests Protesters in oil-rich Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran want clean drinking water, among other things. Iran
