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Iranian man shot dead for celebrating team's defeat in World Cup
A 27-year-old man was reportedly shot dead by Iranian security forces for celebrating his national football team's defeat against the US in the FIFA World Cup.
World Cup: Families of Iran team threatened with torture
Protests have erupted in and out of Iran in the past several months following the death of Mahsa Amini while in custody of the country's morality police.
Iranian security forces beat women, open fire at protesters in Tehran
Iranian security forces opened fire on anti-hijab protesters and beat women in capital Tehran.
Iran issues first death sentence over anti-regime protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death
Iran has been facing massive protests over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody.
Iranian refugee whose life inspired Steven Spielberg's 'The Terminal' dies at Paris airport
An Iranian man who lived inside the Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport for 18 years passed away at the same airport on Saturday.
'World's dirtiest man' dies months after taking first bath in over 60 years
An Iranian hermit who was known as the "world's dirtiest man" passed away at the age of 94, months after he took his first bath in decades.
Iranian-born actress strips semi-naked in protest against country's morality police
Women across the world have come out in support of women in Iran as they continue their protests against the country's morality police
Protests erupt in Iran after woman dies in police custody after breaking hijab law
Thousands of men and women have taken to the streets in Iran after a woman who was arrested for breaking hijab laws died in police custody last week.
Iran hangs corpse of woman convicted of murdering husband
An Iranian woman who was given a death sentence died of a heart attack after seeing 16 men executed before her turn.
Daughter forced to execute own mother in Iran
A 19-year-old woman was forced to execute her own mother under Iran's barbaric laws
Iran bans women from appearing in commercials over 'indecent' ad
Iran has now banned women from appearing in advertisements over an ice cream ad that went against "public decency."
Barcelona manager Xavi denied entry to the US
The situation has placed the club's pre-season tour of the US in jeopardy
Heroin-coated yarn worth £46m seized from Indian port
Indian authorities seized nearly 90 kg of heroin worth $58m (£46m) from Pipavav port in the western state of Gujarat last week. It had been kept in bags containing heroin-soaked yarn bales.
Man escapes death penalty then dies of heart attack after getting pardoned
An Iranian man who was jailed for murder around 18 years ago and was put on death row, suffered a cardiac arrest after he got to know that he will not be executed.
Chilling video shows man smiling as he parades wife's severed head on streets
The man murdered his 17-year-old spouse as part of an "honour killing" ritual he participated in with his brother.
Honour killing: Sleeping 14-year-old beheaded by her father
The national outcry following the murder could lead to new laws against honour killing.
'Miracle cure' for COVID-19 leads to 44 alcohol poisoning deaths in Iran
Panicked Iranians drank bootleg or industrial alcohol after they heard rumours that drinking alcohol can cure the disease.
Gender reassignment surgery or death: 'cleansing' of homosexuals in Iran
Iranian government forces homosexual people to choose between unwanted gender reassignment surgeries or public execution
Angelina Jolie 'look-alike' Instagrammer arrested for 'blasphemy' in Iran
A 22-year-old Instagrammer has been arrested for charges of blasphemy for her highly edited photographs.
British tanker owner claims Iran is refusing to release Stena Impero
British tanker Stena Impero is yet to set sail, Iran claims that the delay is due to an on-going investigation.
SAS deployed to secure Royal Navy's Gulf base amidst fear of Iranian attack
Fears of an Iranian attack on the Royal Navy base in the gulf has prompted the deployment of an SAS team.
Trump pressures Iran with increased sanctions, Saudi reveals evidence of Iran's involvement in attacks
Saudi Arabia has revealed evidence of Iran's involvement in the oil plant attack.
US-Iran tension increased after Saudi Aramco attack
The drone attack on Aramco plant in Saudi might affect oil prices and inflame US-Iran conflict.
What will FIFA do for female football fans in Iran after Blue Girl's death?
FIFA officials will be visiting Iran before a World Cup Qualifier match to discuss preparations as well as the attendance of female football fans.
Iranian football fan 'Blue Girl' dies after being arrested trying to enter a stadium
Sahar Khodayari took her own life by setting herself on fire after she was arrested and taken to court for trying to attend a football match in Iran.
US Sends Carrier Strike Group, Bombers in 'Clear Message' To Iran
USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group sent to Iran in response to troubling warnings, says John Bolton
China and Turkey defy US, will continue to import Iran oil
China and Turkey are standing-up to U.S. demands they stop importing Iranian oil.
Oil Market Uncertainty Can Worsen Into A Crisis, Warns Expert
The prevailing uncertainty in the oil market abetted by OPEC production cuts, the U.S. sanctions on Venezuela oil and other factors can snowball into an energy crunch and impact oil price, warned an industry expert.
US-Born Iranian Journalist Marzieh Hashemi Detained In Washington: Report
Marzieh Hashemi, a journalist and anchor for Press TV, was visiting her brother, who was unwell, when she was detained at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Saudi Arabia defies Trump and warns of 1m barrels a day cut to crude oil output
Trump in recent weeks demanded the oil cartel increase production to drive down U.S. gasoline prices.