RFE/RL's Radio Farda breaks through government censorship to deliver accurate news and provide a platform for informed discussion and debate to audiences in Iran.
Heshmat Kayedi says Iranian security forces shot and killed his 18-year-old son in front of their home in the western Iranian city of Andimeshk during the violent crackdown on nationwide protests. Speaking to RFE/RL's Radio Farda from inside Iran, Kayedi said that his son died in his mother's arms.
With US warships heading toward Iran, diplomats from the two countries are scheduled to resume high-stake talks at a meeting on February 6. The officials will reopen discussions over Iran's nuclear program, which was disrupted by US strikes on key nuclear facilities last June.
Students at universities throughout Iran are gathering to honor classmates who were killed during nationwide protests in January. In Mashhad, Tabriz, and Shiraz, students have chanted, held sit-ins, and refused to take school exams.
Videos emerged on February 3 of a massive fire consuming a bazaar in Tehran, some appearing to show crowds of spectators standing by as firefighters battled the blaze. A huge smoke plume was visible from various parts of Tehran and the fire burned more than 100 kiosks, according to Iranian state TV.
The Iranian government has released the names of nearly 3,000 people killed during the recent antiestablishment protests, but activists warn the true death toll could be many times higher.
An Iranian state television program sparked widespread anger after airing a show that mocked victims killed amid a brutal crackdown on protesters. Even state-linked media and conservative voices criticized the program. The channel's director and host were dismissed as a response.
As US forces amass on Iran’s doorstep and Tehran warns of major repercussions if war breaks out, a high-stakes diplomatic effort is under way to avert a regional conflagration.
Phone videos from the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas have emerged, showing the destruction of a building that was rocked by a massive explosion earlier. One person was killed and 14 were injured in the blast, which Iranian officials said was caused by a gas explosion.
Iran’s foreign minister has signaled a readiness to resume nuclear talks with the United States, while once again drawing firm red lines around Tehran’s missile program and defensive capabilities, as regional mediation efforts accelerate amid escalating threats from President Donald Trump.
Iran's Internet blackout, leveled at the height of mass protests against the regime, is still largely holding -- but the state is allowing some users, such as banks and other institutions, to reconnect. Some dissidents, meanwhile, have broken through with the help of satellite technology.
After a wave of state violence against antigovernment protesters left thousands dead and wounded, reports have emerged of authorities raiding hospitals to arrest victims seeking treatment. One doctor said that the physicians providing care have also been arrested or threatened by security forces.
Despite a country-wide Internet blackout, videos showing the extent of Iran's brutal crackdown on protests continue to trickle out. Iranians inside the country have told RFE/RL's Radio Farda how security forces engaged in mass shootings and arrested tens of thousands.
President Donald Trump has reiterated his call for Iran to "make a deal" over its nuclear program or face a "far worse attack" than the one aimed at the country last year when US and Israeli air strikes pummeled Iranian nuclear sites.
As Iran continues to restrict communications and Internet access, new evidence of the brutal state crackdown on nationwide protests is slowly emerging. One recently shared video shows protesters taking cover from gunfire as one person carries another to safety in Mashhad on January 8.
A US aircraft carrier group arrived in the Middle East on January 27 as tensions mount over a possible strike against Iran after a brutal crackdown on protests that rights groups say killed thousands of people.
Video footage has emerged on social media that appears to show a woman in Iran being kicked and beaten by security forces on January 8. More than 5,800 deaths in a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests have been verified, according to the US-based human rights agency HRANA.
US military deployments across the Middle East are fueling speculation that drills could mask preparations for a strike on Iran. While Washington insists no decision has been made, analysts point to asset positioning, rising tensions, and regional risks as signs of potential escalation.
Iran’s nationwide Internet blackout remained largely in place as the reported death toll from recent protests continued to rise, with one account saying the number of fatalities may exceed 30,000.
Iran's internet blackout continues, despite a temporary resurgence, says a digital rights watchdog, as a government-linked news agency claims the country's access to the internet will be restored by tonight.
Zahra Bahlolipour, a 23-year-old student in Tehran, was fatally shot by security forces during a protest against Iran's authoritarian regime on January 8. Her classmates have been posting tributes to a beloved friend known as Raha, one of more than 5,000 victims reported killed in the crackdown.
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