Iranian protests
Facing exile and persecution, an Iranian dissident crossed from devout Muslim to student of Judaism
IRANIAN AFFAIRS: Iranian refugee Behnam Vali Heydarian recounts persecution, attacks, pro-Israel activism, and fears of deportation to Iran after his journey from Islam to Christianity and Judaism.
Tehran readies to crush renewed unrest, risking war to maintain control in Strait of Hormuz
Iran executes man convicted of running over police during January protests
Basij singer abducted, tortured to death as group ‘Ashtara Zero Day’ claims responsibility
As the world looks away, Iran continues brutal hangings of protesters to crush the next uprising
IRAN AFFAIRS: Iran’s campaign of executions is part of a wider attempt to reverse the defiance of January, dismantle protest networks, and reassert control over society.
Iranian rapper sentenced to death for 'writing protest slogans on walls'
The 22-year-old musician was issued the death sentence on charge of “waging war against God through participation in the destruction of public property,” among other charges.
Over half of Iranians view Netanyahu positively, 40% see Israel-US strikes as ‘humanitarian' - poll
On the issue of the protests, which first broke out in December in response to the country’s economic crisis, 50% denied attending, while 25% said they had joined the street demonstrations.
Pahlavi remains Iran’s main opposition figure, lack of US backing causing failure at regime change
Reza Pahlavi emerged as the most visible candidate to lead a post-regime Iran, but US resistance, donor frustration, and opposition divisions have weakened his campaign.
Iran publicly hangs January protesters in Isfahan's Alikhani Square, sparking outrage
The two protesters were named by Mizan news agency as Amirhossein Safari and Abolfazl Sepahi, who were alleged to have attacked police officers.
Islamic Regime instructed universities on how to suppress 2023 staff, student protests - report
The ministry, in a letter addressed to the heads of universities, higher education institutes and research institutes across Iran, demanded that protests be met with a harsh response.
Sina Kazemi's family says regime stole his future, leaving only unanswered questions - interview
“Iranian lives matter. Iranians are not just numbers in headlines," Kazemi family members who live outside of Iran told the Post. "The world must not look away."
Dr. Mohammad Ashrafi: The scholar killed in front of his family on his son’s birthday - interview
Mohammad Hassan was born on November 22, 1989, in Fereydan, Isfahan. He was killed on January 9, 2026, in the Al-e Mohammad district of Isfahan, and was later buried in Isfahan Cemetery.
Ahmad Heidarian: The boy whose mother found his body 10 days later - interview
“My son was more innocent and pure than anything else,” his mother told the Post. “He worked as a mechanic; his hands were always covered in cuts and blackened with engine oil.”
Mohammad Jamalian: The athlete whose body was never returned - interview
Mohammad Jamalian, a 23-year-old award-winning athlete, was tortured and killed based on false testimony and was kept from his family, even in death.
