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Hardliners strike a defiant tone in public, but behind the scenes there is debate about how to respond to demands for change
Growing ties underscored as Moscow becomes Islamic republic’s biggest source of overseas direct investment
Trip by Ali Shamkhani follows China-brokered deal between the Islamic republic and Saudi Arabia
Accord shows countries’ ‘commitment towards China’ and raises hopes of end to Yemen conflict
Washington accuses Tehran of ‘cruel lie’ in suggesting a breakthrough on sensitive agreement
Agreement mediated by China seeks to reduce tensions in the oil-rich region
Authorities fear an economic crisis will stoke more protests across Islamic republic
UN atomic watchdog gains agreement to restart monitoring after visit to Islamic republic
Fears religious groups are targeting girls to keep them out of school and to intimidate street protesters
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has stepped up his activities in public life as he seeks to bolster his image
China’s leader reaffirms Beijing’s relationship with Tehran during visit by Ebrahim Raisi
Celebrations show government has regained confidence after months of anti-regime protests
New forms of expression emerge amid debate in the community about whether to continue civil disobedience campaign
Protesters have shown the regime they are also willing to die for a cause — but this time it’s not religion
Tehran acknowledges attack but stops short of attributing blame
France and Germany endorse policy push despite risk of scuppering nuclear talks
President has been largely ignored by reformists who have focused instead on wider Islamic regime
UK prime minister condemns execution for alleged spying as ‘cowardly act’
This slogan has become the rallying cry of Iran’s protest movement
Online videos show young people knocking turbans off clerics in cities across the country
Public hangings signal intransigence of authorities after months of demonstrations
At least 10 people on death row in Islamic republic after crackdown on nationwide demonstrations
Islamic republic hangs its first prisoner in connection with anti-government demonstrations
Prosecutor-general says judiciary will not take leading role in implementing hijab law
Anti-government protesters are hoping for defeat in crucial match against US after regime exploits win against Wales
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