World Jan 06 Iran Security forces clash with protesters at Grand Bazaar, at least 36 killed in demonstrations By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World Dec 29 Head of Iran's Central Bank resigns amid protests as rial hits record low against the dollar Iran's rial fell to 1.38 million to the dollar Monday, worsening inflation and straining budgets. By Associated Press
World Aug 14 Israeli airstrike on Iranian prison was an 'apparent war crime,' Human Rights Watch says Human Rights Watch alleged Thursday that an Israeli airstrike on Iran's notorious Evin Prison in June was “an apparent war crime,” while also accusing Tehran of harming and disappearing prisoners after the attack. By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press
World Aug 12 Iran detained 21,000 people during June war with Israel Iranian police say 21,000 people were detained during the 12-day war with Israel in June. By Associated Press
World Aug 04 After attacks by U.S. and Israel, Iran creates new defense council Iran's state media says the country has founded a new defense council after attacks in June by Israel and the U.S. By Associated Press
Jun 29 Israeli strike on notorious Evin prison in Tehran killed at least 71 people, Iran's judiciary says By David Rising, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran criticized Israel for striking the prison, seen as a symbol of the Iranian regime's repression of any opposition, saying it violated the principle of distinction between civilian and military targets. Continue reading
Jun 18 As Israel bombards Tehran, many vulnerable Iranians lack proper shelter or options for fleeing By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Thousands have fled, spending hours in gridlock as they head toward the suburbs, the Caspian Sea, or even Armenia or Turkey. But others — those elderly and infirm — are stuck in high-rise apartment buildings. Continue reading
Jun 17 Trump says all of Tehran should evacuate 'immediately' amid intensifying conflict By Associated Press Iranian authorities insist everything is under control and no guidance has been issued. Continue reading
Jun 17 Israel's 4th day of strikes against Tehran broaden as Trump issues ominous warning By Joseph Krauss, Jon Gambrell, Natalie Melzer, Associated Press Israel says its sweeping assault on Iran's top military leaders, uranium enrichment sites and nuclear scientists, is necessary to prevent its longtime adversary from getting any closer to building an atomic weapon. Continue reading
Jun 16 Trump urges all of Tehran to evacuate 'immediately' in new social media post By Ami Bentov, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Israel struck Iran's state-run television station Monday during a live broadcast, forcing a reporter to run off camera following an explosion, after Iran fired a new wave of missiles at Israel that killed at least eight people. Continue reading