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Head of Iran's Central Bank resigns amid protests as rial hits record low against the dollar

By Associated Press

Iran's rial fell to 1.38 million to the dollar Monday, worsening inflation and straining budgets.

Israeli airstrike on Iranian prison was an 'apparent war crime,' Human Rights Watch says

By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

U.S.-Iran nuclear talks won't take place after Israel's surprise attack on Tehran

By Jon Gambrell, Melanie Lidman, Julia Frankel, Associated Press

The latest U.S.-Iran talks on Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program will not take place Sunday, mediator Oman said Saturday, as Israel and Iran traded blows a day after Israel's blistering attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites.