Iran's sinking currency breaks 400,000:1 mark v. US dollar for first time. Rial now stands at 400,300:1, having lost more than 25% of value in past month.
Award-winning Iranian actor Taraneh Alidoostihas been detained over her criticism of executions of protesters seeking rights, justice, and gender equality.
Iran's nationwide protests, in their 12th week, boosted by a strike in 40 cities and towns across country with merchants, truckers, and students responding.
Iran Attorney General say "both Parliament and the judiciary are working" on compulsory hijab, central issue sparking nationwide protests now in 12th week.