Representatives of the religious minority said that the crackdown was the latest chapter in a long history of persecution. The authorities accused those detained of being spies with links to Israel.
Author: Farnaz Fassihi
The U.N. secretary general slams oil companies for ‘grotesque greed.’
António Guterres said the world was facing an energy crisis sparked by the war in Ukraine and called on governments to tax oil companies’ profits and distribute the proceeds to the poor.
Heavy Rain Causes Deadly Flooding Across Iran
The monsoon-like rains, unusual for the typical dry season in the region, have killed more than 50 people, caused heavy damage and shut down major roadways.
Wave of Repression Spreads in Iran Against Artists and Dissidents
Three filmmakers were arrested, as well as a politician and several family members of people killed in anti-government protests.
Protests Triggered by Rising Food Prices Spread in Iran
“They have no hope, they have no trust in the government and they can’t tolerate the status quo any more,” one Iran expert said of the protesters in at least six provinces.
Iran Says It Will Execute Ahmadreza Djalali, Swedish-Iranian Accused of Spying
Ahmadreza Djalali denies he spied for Israel or helped it kill Iranian nuclear scientists.
The U.N. Security Council Made its First Unanimous Statement on the War
More than two months into the fighting, the body was able to agree on language that got past Russia’s veto power.
Russia Rejects Calls for a Cease-Fire to Enable Evacuations From Ukraine
Civilians, including children, remain trapped in the eastern Ukraine region of Donbas and in the devastated port city of Mariupol.