The Latest Breaking News from Mahsa Amini

Australia is imposing sanctions on a further five Iranians in response to human rights abuses on the second anniversary of Mahsa Jina Amini's death in custody.

Two years have gone by since a massive protest movement erupted in Iran following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini after she was detained for allegedly violating the dress code for women. Dozens of women prisoners went on hunger strike to mark the anniversary. Opposition to the Islamic regime…

In this special edition to mark the beginning of a new season, we're focusing on the plight of Afghan and Iranian women. It's been three years since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan and thus erasing women from all forms of public life. It's also two years since the death…

Iran's president orders investigation into man's death in custody amid torture allegations, sparking inter-communal tensions. Recent case adds to documente...

Prisoners including Nobel prize winner Narges Mohammadi were reportedly beaten for protesting against a recent execution

On a darkened road beside the Caspian Sea, Iranian police officers opened fire last month on a 31-year-old woman who had tried to speed away likely knowing they wanted to seize her vehicle

Iran’s morality police reportedly flagged 31-year-old Arezoo Badri’s car because she was seen driving with her hair uncovered on 22 July

Palestinian athlete Omar Ismail was beaten in the last 16 of the men's flyweight taekwondo Wednesday, ending the 18-year-old's hopes of winning gold at the Paris Olympics. Fighters from Iran, Israel and Saudi Arabia took to the mat in the Grand Palais, with two athletes from the Refugee Olympic Team…

Iranian lawyer Mohsen Borhani arrested in Dubai for criticizing government handling of 2022 protests following Mahsa Amini's death. President Pezeshkian ai...