World Jan 30 Iranian protesters share their stories of determination and dissent By Kareem Chehayeb, Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press
World Jan 27 Iran's crackdown has killed at least 6,159 people, activists say Many others still are feared dead, activists said Tuesday, as a U.S. aircraft carrier group arrived in the Middle East to lead any American military response to the crisis. Iran's currency, the rial, meanwhile fell to a record low of… By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World Jan 26 Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Yemen threaten new attacks as U.S. carrier approaches region Yemen's Houthi rebels hinted at resuming attacks on Red Sea shipping. Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah also issued a threat on Sunday, warning of "total war" if Iran is targeted. By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World Jan 23 Iran's top prosecutor denies Trump's claim 800 prisoners were spared execution Tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high as an American aircraft carrier group moves closer to the Middle East. By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World Jan 21 Iran says 3,117 killed in recent protests, issuing lower death toll than human rights activists Iranian state TV has issued the first official death toll from recent protests, saying 3,117 people were killed, while the foreign minister issued the most direct threat yet against the United States after Tehran’s bloody crackdown, warning the Islamic Republic will… By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Jan 19 Hackers disrupt Iranian state TV to broadcast video of exiled crown prince By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Hackers have disrupted Iranian state TV to air footage supporting the exiled crown prince. The video urged security forces not to target civilians. Continue reading
Jan 18 U.S.-based activist agency says it has verified 3,919 deaths from Iran protests By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press A U.S.-based activist agency said Sunday it has verified at least 3,766 deaths during a wave of protests that swept Iran and led to a bloody crackdown, and fears the number could be significantly higher. Continue reading
Jan 16 Watch 9:57 As U.S. pledge for help goes unfulfilled, Iran's uprising meets brutal crackdown By Geoff Bennett It’s been a week since Iran imposed a complete internet blackout, with most of its 90 million people cut off from the world. And on Friday, the crown prince in exile urged U.S. military intervention. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest… Continue watching
Jan 16 WATCH: Trump commends Iran for reportedly canceling hundreds of executions By Associated Press “Iran canceled the hanging of over 800 people,” Trump told reporters while leaving the White House to spend the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. He added “and I greatly respect the fact that they canceled.”… Continue reading
Jan 16 Prayer leader in Iran and the faithful call for executions over protests, a red line for Trump By Jon Gambrell, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Executions, as well as the killing of peaceful protesters, are two of the red lines laid down by Trump for possible action against Iran. Continue reading