5 days ago · An Iranian cultural renaissance in the late 8th century led to a reawakening of Persian literary culture, though the Persian language was now highly Arabized and in Arabic script, and …

The Iranian government is authoritarian and has been widely criticized for its poor human rights record, including restrictions on freedom of assembly, expression, and the press, as well as its treatment of …

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11 hours ago · Despite being so far limited, this week’s protests mark the latest chapter in growing discontent in Iran, while a population quietly reclaims public spaces and personal freedoms through ...

1 day ago · The Iranian constitution guarantees freedom of worship to Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians, though they and followers of other faiths are often the subject of discrimination and …

Most of the country is situated on the Iranian Plateau (a geological formation in Western and Central Asia), except for the coastal regions at the Caspian Sea and the Khuzestan Province in the …

1 day ago · High inflation and a currency collapse have squeezed Iranians’ budgets, challenging the country’s leaders.

13 hours ago · Iran is facing its largest demonstrations in years as people hit the streets of Tehran and other cities to protest the country's dismal economic situation. The protests erupted Sunday and …

Rain falls in Iranian capital at last, but drought-ravaged nation needs more; AP explains December 10

2 days ago · Stay on top of Iran latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.