Iran's clerical leaders to grapple with deepening dissent in 2023

Protesters from all walks of life have taken to the streets, calling for the downfall of the Islamic Republic.

24 December 2022

Tens of thousands march in Berlin in support of Iran protests

Protests had been fuelled by allegations of the rape of a local teenaged girl by a police officer.

23 October 2022

Women's Day rallies seek improved rights

Many protests included calls for solidarity with women in Iran and Afghanistan.

9 March 2023

German minister targets Iran in appeal to abolish death penalty

The goal of the conference was to outlaw the death penalty worldwide, still used in 55 countries.

16 November 2022

U.S. concerned about Iranian threats to Saudi Arabia

The United States has said Iran has supplied Russia with drones for use in its war against Ukraine.

2 November 2022

Iran summons French envoy over 'insulting' cartoons

"We won't allow the French government to go too far. They've definitely chosen the wrong path," Amirabdollahian tweeted.

5 January 2023

Iran sentences former deputy minister to death for spying

British foreign minister James Cleverly called for Akbari to be freed.

12 January 2023

Strong earthquake strikes Turkey-Iran border

Iranian emergency officials said rescue teams were despatched to the area and hospitals were put on alert, state media said.

29 January 2023