U.S., Iran swap detainees after US$6 billion unfrozen
A fourth U.S. citizen was also released into house arrest, while a fifth was already under house arrest. Their identities have not been disclosed.
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Suspected Iran schoolgirl poisonings spark fresh fears as unrest continues
Reports now suggest schools across 21 of Iran’s 30 provinces have seen suspected cases, with girls’ schools the site of nearly all the incidents.
Iran schoolgirls allegedly poisoned in attempt to close schools, authorities investigating
Dozens of Iranian schoolgirls have reportedly been hospitalized after they were poisoned by noxious fumes wafting into classrooms at mostly all-girls schools.
Iran protests: Demonstrations erupt once again after government crackdown
While the unrest appeared to have tapered off in recent weeks, likely because of the executions or the brutal crackdown, acts of civil disobedience have continued unabated.
EU would ‘shoot itself in the foot’ by listing IRGC as terrorist group, Iran warns
On Wednesday, the European Parliament called for the EU to list the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization, blaming it for the repression of domestic protesters.
EU should list Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as terrorist group: Von der Leyen
Iranian leaders vowed tough action against protesters they have described as rioters, accusing enemies including the United States of fomenting the unrest.
Iran protests: Tehran in ‘very fragile state’ 4 months after Mahsa Amini death
Mahsa Amini’s death unleashed years of built-up anger in society over issues like the economy, discrimination against ethnic minorities, and strict social and political controls.
Iran protests: Tehran’s executions push demonstrators underground
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday signaled the state has no intention of softening its crackdown on the protests.
Canada slaps new sanctions on Iranian ‘propaganda’ as protests continue
Human rights activists see Iran’s crackdowns as an attempt to intimidate protesters and strike enough fear in the population to end the unrest.
Iran protests: Tehran sentences 3 more protesters to death amid global criticism
The European Union, the United States and other Western countries have condemned Iran for using the death penalty against demonstrators.