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What to know as Iran and the U.S. weigh holding a second round of nuclear talks

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Funeral procession for security forces, civilians said to be killed in protests

Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 572

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insisted that "the situation has come under total control" in remarks that blamed Israel and the U.S. for the violence without offering evidence.

By Jon Gambrell, Julia Nikhinson, Associated Press

FILE PHOTO: Aftermath of protests over a plunge in the currency's value

Iran Security forces clash with protesters at Grand Bazaar, at least 36 killed in demonstrations

Security forces fired tear gas and dispersed demonstrators as the market shut down. The protests Tuesday come as Iran's rial currency fell to a record low.

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

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

A view shows the aftermath of an Israeli strike on Evin Prison, in Tehran

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

Iran detained 21,000 people during June war with Israel

By Associated Press

Iranian police say 21,000 people were detained during the 12-day war with Israel in June.

After attacks by U.S. and Israel, Iran creates new defense council

By Associated Press

Iran's state media says the country has founded a new defense council after attacks in June by Israel and the U.S.

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.

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.