Iran hit by new EU, UK sanctions

This, as a UN-appointed expert says the Ayatollah regime has committed violations in recent months that may amount to crimes against humanity By Erin Viner "We want to make clear…

Iranian currency sinks to new low

The Rial has depreciated amid the country's increasing isolation over its disputed nuclear program, human rights violations and the  transfer of armed “suicide drones” to Russia to help it in…

World concern over Iran’s executions

The hanging of two men for allegedly killing a member of the security forces during nationwide protests in the Islamic Republic has drawn wide-spread condemnation from the European Union, the…

UK to designate IRGC as terrorist

This, according to sources cited by the Telegraph. By Erin Viner The United Kingdom will officially declare Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group, the London-based newspaper…

US sanctions Iranians over protests

Washington imposed the punitive measures on Tehran’s prosecutor general and key military officials. By Erin Viner "We denounce the Iranian regime’s intensifying use of violence against its own people who…

Iran blames currency crash on protests

The rial has lost nearly 20% of its value since the nationwide protests erupted three months ago. By Erin Viner The Islamic Republic’s troubled currency fell to a new low…

UN kicks Iran out of women’s commission

The Islamic Republic was ousted from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for its policies contrary to the rights of women and girls. By Erin Viner The move…

IDF intel chief: Iran may not survive protests

Major-General Aharon Haliva made the remarks at the first public conference by the Gazit Institute research agency. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner "Seen long-term, it would appear this regime…

Iran to execute 4 “Zionist” spies

The accused were arrested by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and the Ministry of Intelligence. By Erin Viner Four people of undisclosed nationalities were sentenced to death by Iran's…

Iran protests reach World Cup

Members of the national soccer team of Iran declined to sing their country’s anthem ahead of their opening World Cup match in Qatar before millions of spectators and television viewers…