The discussions in January 2026 would consider the proposed definition of gender apartheid as “inhumane acts committed within the context of an institutionalized regime of systematic discrimination, ...

Iran lifts bans on WhatsApp and Google Play after pausing controversial hijab law. 1 After, Hijab, Law restrictions eased ...

TEHRAN: Iran’s top council responsible for safeguarding the internet voted on Tuesday to lift a ban on the popular messaging application WhatsApp, which has been subject to restrictions for over two ...

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkiyan has ordered his sports minister to lift the ban imposed on the country’s soccer legend ...

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed his sports minister to lift a ban imposed on the country’s football legend ...

"Policies shaped by restrictive fatwas could marginalize non-Muslims and discourage intellectual and religious discourse." ...

An Iranian court on Monday freed on bail a female singer who performed in an online concert two weeks ago without adhering to the strict Islamic dress code, local media reported.

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has a history of regional administration and repression, alongside moderate Islamic law enforcement. Does its record reflect its intentions?

Another female singer has challenged Iran's strict Islamic dress code by posting video of herself performing without a head ...

Iranian lawmakers have requested changes to a contentious bill that would see tougher penalties imposed on women who refuse ...

As it grapples with geopolitical losses, the Islamic Republic faces protests over religion and rallies decrying an acute financial crisis.