Two lawyers and a civil rights activist who were outspoken about Iran’s chaotic response to the pandemic and delays in its vaccine rollout are on trial now, charged with threatening national security.
Author: Farnaz Fassihi
Iran Clamps Down on Protests Against Growing Water Shortages
The crackdown came after the protests spilled over to at least one other city and a major protest on Friday loomed. Weather experts say 97 percent of the country is dealing with water scarcity issues.
At Least 1 Dead After Quakes Strike Southern Iran
Two moderate temblors hit Hormozgan Province on Sunday afternoon, state TV reported.
Iran Wanted U.S. Out of Afghanistan. It May Be Sorry the Wish Came True.
Iran is glad the Americans are gone, but the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan creates a host of problems for Tehran, with no easy solutions.
Iran Plans to Abandon One of Its Homegrown Covid Shots
The defense ministry said there was too little demand for its Fakhravac vaccine to justify producing it, and blamed the health ministry for reneging on promised orders.
Iran Plans to Abandon One of Its Homegrown Covid Shots
The defense ministry said there was too little demand for its Fakhravac vaccine to justify producing it, and blamed the health ministry for reneging on promised orders.
Outlook for Iran’s Longest-Held Americans Echoes Broader Relationship: Dismal
A father and son have been held in Iran while three U.S. presidents occupied the White House. Now the father faces a dire medical emergency and his family is pleading for his release.
Life Under the Taliban? A Brother and Sister Tell Their Story.
A young man ventured out to explore the new world of Afghanistan. For his sister, it seemed safer to watch through the window.
American University of Kabul Students Trying to Flee Were Sent Home
After seven hours of waiting for clearance to enter the airport gates, the group met a dead end: Evacuations were permanently called off.
A Stranded Afghan Interpreter and the Soldiers Who Would Not Let Go
Many Afghans who helped U.S. forces in Afghanistan are now in danger. One spoke to us about his battle to get his family out alive as he hid in Kabul.