Iran’s prohibition of the drinking and selling of alcohol has led to a flourishing underground market. But even officials have acknowledged a wave of hospitalizations and deaths in recent months.
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Iran Puts 2 Women Journalists on Trial for What They Wrote
Two female journalists, Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, covered some of the first reports of the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody, which ignited nationwide protests against Iran’s clerical rulers.
How the Saudi-Iran Pact Could Transform the Middle East
Both countries as well as the broader region have much to gain from the reset in relations — if the agreement truly holds.
Iran’s Rulers, Shaken by Protests, Now Face Currency Crisis
Years of Western sanctions are partly to blame for the crisis. But economists say poor management by the country’s authoritarian clerical rulers also plays a big part.
A Couple Danced in Tehran’s Streets. Now They Are in Prison.
Iranian authorities sentenced a young couple to five years in prison after they posted a video of themselves dancing in the streets at the height of the country’s protests.
Gunman Attacks Azerbaijan Embassy in Tehran, Killing the Head of Security
Iranian officials blamed the assault, which also wounded two guards, on “personal motivations,” while the Azerbaijani authorities called it a “terrorist attack.” A suspect is in custody.
Ali Daei’s Family Is Targeted After He Supports Iran Protests
The wife and daughter of the soccer star Ali Daei, one of the most prominent critics of Iran’s crackdown on protesters, were stopped from leaving Iran.
How Iran’s Security Forces Use Ambulances to Suppress Protests
Witness accounts and video analysis reveal how the state is co-opting ambulances to infiltrate demonstrations and detain protesters.
Iran Cracks Down as Protests Show No Sign of Easing
Security forces fired on a crowd at a metro station on Tuesday, setting off a panicked rush of commuters, video showed.
Iranian Authorities Crack Down on Protests at Tehran Apartment Complex
Iran’s security forces shot at windows and threw stun grenades in a raid at the Shahrak Ekbatan complex, where a member of the feared Basij militia was killed last week, residents said.