Iran
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News
Justice Dept. Announces More Arrests in Plot to Kill Iranian Writer
Three men were enlisted to assassinate Masih Alinejad, a human-rights activist in Brooklyn who has criticized Iran’s repression of women,…
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Iranian-American Prisoner in Tehran Starts Hunger Strike
Siamak Namazi, an Iranian-American businessman, appealed to President Biden to negotiate with the government in Tehran for his freedom.
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Iran Executes Former Defense Official, a Dual U.K. Citizen, on Spy Charges
Alireza Akbari, previously a senior military and defense official, had moved to Britain a decade ago. He had been detained…
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Iran Gives Death Sentence to Former Defense Official, a Dual U.K. Citizen
Alireza Akbari, a former deputy defense minister, was convicted of spying, in a case he described as a slap at…
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Opinion
Ron DeSantis Could Decide Republicans’ Foreign Policy
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is widely considered the strongest potential primary challenger to former President Donald Trump’s third campaign…
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News
Iran Executes 2 Men Arrested in Protests
At least nine other protesters remain on death row, accused of crimes ranging from burning a trash can to killing…
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News
Here Are the People Iran Sentenced to Death in Its Protest Crackdown
An updated look at the Iranians marked for execution in the government’s attempt to curb a monthslong uprising.
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Actress Detained for Supporting Iranian Protests Is Released
Taraneh Alidoosti, one of the most high-profile targets in Iran’s campaign against celebrities who have expressed solidarity with the demonstrators,…
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Sports
After Competing Without a Hijab, a Top Iranian Chess Player Heads for Spain
Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, ranked No. 17 among women in the world, will not return to Iran after forgoing a head scarf…
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News
The Biden administration tries to stop Iran from supplying Russia with drones.
Iranian drones still are built largely with American and Western parts.Credit...via Associated PressIranians living in Ukraine protested over Iran’s support…