Former deputy prime minister became one of the country’s most prominent jailed dissidents
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Tehran Merchants Join New Round of Iranian Economic Protests
Merchants in the capital’s Grand Bazaar held a rare protest Monday against the plummeting value of Iran’s currency
Worries Spike Over Reported Arrest of Dervish Iranian’s Lawyer
Iran has arrested a lawyer who defended a religious minority member executed by Iranian authorities on Monday
Iranian World Cup Fans Unfurl Banner in Support of Women
The banner read “#NoBan4Women” and “Support Iranian Women to Attend Stadiums” during the match against Morocco
Rights Lawyer Who Defended Iran Headscarf Protesters Detained
Authorities detained a prominent rights lawyer who had recently defended women protesting the obligatory Islamic headscarf
Striking Iranian Truckers Win New Domestic, Global Support
Iran has curtailed activities of labor unions, with some union leaders being sentenced to long prison terms
Mother of Activist Jailed by Iran Says He’s on Hunger Strike
Mother says her son has been on a hunger strike for a month to raise awareness about poor conditions at his prison
Iran Protests as Security Forces Warn of Nationwide Clamp Down
The likely return of U.S. economic sanctions has triggered labour unrest and protests in Iran
Journalists covering Iran face restrictions, harassment, and surveillance
Journalists in Iran are still recovering from a government crackdown after the disputed 2009 election
Activists Allege Killings in Iran Police Protest Crackdown
Security forces shot and killed several people the night before in a southern city where marchers were protesting