The hashtag #ElectionCircus has been widely posted on social media platform X by Iranians in the past few weeks, while some Iranians at home and abroad have called for an election boycott
Iran Protests
Devoted upholder of religious rule reinforced strict social rules as president and sought greater ties with China and Russia
Disillusionment with the regime is further exacerbated by the country’s poor economic performance
Narges Mohammadi, who remains in prison, has been arrested 13 times by the Iranian regime, convicted five times, and sentenced to a total of 31 years in prison and 154 lashes.
Ruling is latest in wave of detentions following women’s nationwide anti-hijab protests
Shops and offices face temporary shutdowns for allowing female staff and customers to eschew head coverings
Iran has crushed the protests which followed the death of Mahsa Amini in custody, but many mothers are determined to save their daughters from life under the repressive regime
Islamic republic threatens renewed enforcement by morality police 10 months after death in custody of 22-year-old woman
As the Islamic republic enriches uranium to higher levels than ever, diplomats try to reignite talks
Narges Mohammadi has paid a high price for her lifelong commitment to civil rights and democratic values in Iran’s theocracy
Two women set for trial over reporting on protests after death of Mahsa Jina Amini
Phelan, who lives in Paris with his husband, Roland Bonello, was working for an Iranian tour operator when he was detained seven months ago on charges of spying
More than 7,000 children poisoned in incidents across country since last November
Compliance to be monitored and rule breakers fined
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