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Leader backs security forces after crackdown on demonstrations sees dozens killed
Temporary release of Siamak and Baquer Namazi could be prelude to prisoner swap with Washington
Gatherings in university cities give new momentum to two weeks of unrest
Tehran accuses dissidents in neighbouring country of fanning protests
After woman’s death in custody, Tehran weighs less heavy-handed tactics for monitoring Islamic dress code
Special terminals will still need to be sent to country for users to benefit from Starlink service
Strongmen are being increasingly challenged by their own populations
Putin’s forced draft sparks protests across Russia including remote regions in the far east
President Ebrahim Raisi urges the authorities to ‘decisively deal with those who disrupt the country’s security and peace’
In wake of Mahsa Amini’s death, even staunch supporters of the regime are questioning need to enforce Islamic dress code
Five members of security forces among fatalities in largest anti-regime demonstrations since 2019
Officials blame foreign and opposition forces for loss of lives after people take to the streets
The tragic death of a 22-year-old arrested by morality police has emboldened those seeking freedom
Kurdish-Iranian’s demise sparks calls for abolition of strict rules on modest clothing
Pictures of 22-year-old in coma fuel outrage in Islamic republic over crackdown on women
The breakdown in negotiations is being welcomed in some parts of the Middle East but risks forcing Tehran into a corner
Josep Borrell ‘less confident’ about finalising agreement after US and Tehran diverge
Second day of violence comes as Washington and Tehran attempt to resurrect 2015 nuclear accord
Tehran concerned about continuity of any agreement under a different administration in Washington
The US must act in a patient, even cynical way that stokes divisions among its illiberal adversaries
Gulf state’s plan to restore diplomatic relations with Tehran follows similar move by Kuwait
Some countries such as Iran persist in using armed proxies to advance their goals
Officials seek to prevent pact’s total collapse and avert fresh crisis
Author remains in critical condition following attempt on his life in New York
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