Iran turns to the courts to deter nationwide protests now in their 7th week. Activists call for a U.N. investigative body to hold Iran accountable for rights abuses. Iranians react skeptically to Islamic State role in Shiraz attack. Siamak Namazi’s lawyer updates on efforts to secure his release.
Iran’s university students lead a 6th week of nationwide protests against Islamist rule. A media rights activist group says a disturbing number of female journalists have been arrested in Iran’s crackdown. Israel faces a dilemma in responding to Iran’s alleged supply of attack drones to Russia.
Taken into police custody for violating morality laws, Mahsa Amini became the spark of a movement that has taken hold of Iran. What makes the current protests in Iran and elsewhere different from than ones that came before?
Today Voice of America’s News Center launches a weekly, 25-minute English language podcast to put the developing crisis in Iran and related global reaction into context for its worldwide audience. The new podcast, titled “Flashpoint Iran,” will offer in-depth analysis on the rising tensions in.