Families of Flight PS752 victims continue to seek justice as 3rd anniversary nears
Most of the passengers on Flight PS752 were bound for Canada via Ukraine, including 55 Canadian citizens and 30 permanent residents.
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Iran condemned for executing two men over alleged crimes during protests
Campaigners call for greater global action after deaths of Mohammad Mahdi Karami and Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini Iran drew international condemnation on Saturday after it executed two men for killing a paramilitary force member in November during protests…
Calls for justice as 3rd anniversary of downing of flight Ukrainian Airlines Flight 752 approaches
On Jan. 8, 2020, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps shot the plane down shortly after takeoff from Tehran, killing all 176 passengers and crew aboard.
America’s Adversaries Are Loving the Drama of the House Speaker Fight
The propaganda arms of China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and Venezuela are all highlighting Kevin McCarthy’s chaotic bid for House Speaker.
Here Are the People Iran Sentenced to Death in Its Protest Crackdown
An updated look at the Iranians marked for execution in the government’s attempt to curb a monthslong uprising.
Iran arrests celebrity chef in crackdown on protests
Detainment of Navab Ebrahimi is speculated to be linked to post about cutlets, a possible taunt over general’s deathIran has detained a prominent chef and Instagram influencer, known for his videos promoting Persian cooking, in its crackdown on nationw…
Opinion – The Iranian Regime’s Continuing Oppression Amid Growing Protests
The nature of the response to the protests reveals the regime’s fear as it faces one of its most serious legitimacy crises.
Iran warns France over ‘insulting’ cartoons depicting supreme leader Ali Khamenei
Publication by French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo ‘will not go without effective response’, says Tehran foreign ministerIran has summoned the French ambassador over publication of caricatures of the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei…
Iranian actor Taraneh Alidoosti released from jail after family post bail
Alidoosti was arrested for support of women’s movement in Iran, including posing on Instagram without hijabThe celebrated Iranian actor Taraneh Alidoosti has been released from prison by the authorities after her friends and family provided bail. Pictu…
Iran protests: Tehran releases prominent actress who protested executions, reports say
The protests mark one of the biggest challenges to the Iranian Islamic Republic since it was established after the 1979 revolution.