World Jun 26 Iran renews headscarf crackdown as presidential vote looms By Nasser Karimi, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World Jan 04 Iran releases prominent actress jailed for criticizing government crackdown Local media are reporting that Iran has released a prominent actress nearly three weeks after she was jailed for criticizing a crackdown on anti-government protests. By Associated Press
World Dec 05 Women go without hijabs as confusion grows over Iran’s dress code enforcement The mixed messages have raised speculation that Iran's clerical leadership is considering concessions in an attempt to defuse widespread anti-government protests that are entering the third month. By Jack Jeffrey, Associated Press
World Oct 10 As Iran protests continue, tensions in Kurdish region ‘like a time bomb’ Anger among civilians is rising in a majority Kurdish district in northwestern Iran that has become one of the hotspots of protests. By Samya Kullab, Associated Press
World Sep 28 Iran’s anti-veil protests different than previous unrest, activists say Activists say Iran's current wave of protests are different from previous unrest. By Amir-Hussein Radjy, Associated Press
Sep 27 Top Iranian cleric urges government to listen to protesters’ demands By Associated Press A hard-line Iranian lawmaker has slammed female protesters who have taken off mandatory headscarves as prostitutes, doubling down on the government stance amid the dramatic demonstrations following the death of a 22-year-old woman detained by the country's morality police. Continue reading
Sep 23 Pro-government rallies held in Iran after nearly a week of unrest By Associated Press Iranian counterprotesters have gathered across the country in a show of support for authorities after nearly a week of anti-government protests and unrest. Continue reading
Sep 22 At least 9 killed in Iran as protests over woman’s killing by morality police spread By Associated Press Clashes between Iranian security forces and protesters angry over the death of a 22-year-old woman in police custody have killed at least nine people since the violence erupted over the weekend. Continue reading
Feb 08 Iranian women threw off their headscarves. Now what? By Larisa Epatko, Patty Gorena Morales The debate has followed other cultural divides in Iran in recent months, including protests over how the government has handled the sluggish economy. Continue reading