ICJ rules US to pay for freezing Iranian assets

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered the United States to pay compensation to Iranian…

Iran “pardons” 22,000 people arrested over protests against killing of Mahsa Amini

Iranian judicial authorities have pardoned 22,000 people who took part in anti-government protests, judiciary chief Gholamhossein…

Poisoning of schoolgirls piles more pressure on Iran

Afshin Shahi, Keele University The Iran government has announced several arrests concerning the reported poisoning of…

Famous Iranian actor Taraneh Alidoosti arrested after supporting protesters

Iranian authorities Saturday arrested Taraneh Alidoosti, one of the country’s most famous actors on charges of…

Football body ‘sickened’ by Iranian footballer death sentence reports

The international football players’ union FIFPRO has said that it is “sickened” by reports that Iranian…

“Disgrace to Football,” Iran coach demands Jurgen Klinsmann’s resignation from FIFA

In a series of tweets on Sunday, Iran’s head coach, Carlos Queiroz slammed remarks made by…

Iran arrests protest-supporting footballer ahead of World Cup game

Iranian security forces have reportedly arrested football player Voria Ghafouri on charges of having “tarnished the…

Solidarity protest: Iran players opt not to sing national anthem at World Cup

Iran's national soccer team chose not to sing their country's anthem before their opening World Cup…