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20 Dec 2023
2 years ago
'World's dirtiest man' hadn't bathed with water or soap for over 60 years
Amou Haji was convinced that having a wash would make him ill
Community
11 Sept 2023
2 years ago
Couple illegally flee home after strict laws left husband in danger of execution
Leila had to leave Iran illegally
Community
30 May 2023
2 years ago
Iranian model sparks outrage after wearing noose dress to raise awareness for Iran executions
Iranian-born model Mahlagha Jaberi has faced mixed reactions for wearing a noose dress to Cannes Film Festival.
News
20 Mar 2023
3 years ago
Selena Gomez defends 'courageous' Iranian girls after they're 'detained' for dancing to her music
The 30-year-old musician spoke about how 'inspiring' the young women were on social media
News
17 Mar 2023
3 years ago
Five teens arrested for dancing to Selena Gomez song in Iran
The five girls were arrested for dancing in public, something which is a crime currently in Iran.
News
01 Feb 2023
3 years ago
Iranian couple jailed for 10 years after filming themselves dancing on YouTube
The content creators will serve a decade in prison
News
18 Jan 2023
3 years ago
Iran ‘protester given 15 minutes’ to defend himself against the death penalty
Mohammad Mehdi Karami was arrested on suspicion of murder
News
03 Jan 2023
3 years ago
Man who was tortured with silence for 8 months says he’s not a normal person after his release
An Iranian man has spoken about the damaging impact being tortured with silence had on him as a 17-year-old
News
08 Dec 2022
3 years ago
Iran executes its first anti-government protester since unrest began
Following months of unrest, Iran has announced it has executed its first anti-government protester.
News
04 Dec 2022
3 years ago
Iran will finally disband its Morality Police after weeks of angry and violent protests
The strict Middle Eastern nation has nixed the force activists believe killed Mahsa Amini, in an apparent attempt to quell mass civil unrest
News
29 Nov 2022
3 years ago
Iran players' families 'threatened with violence and torture' ahead of World Cup match against USA
The Iranian players have taken a brave stance during the World Cup
News
18 Oct 2022
3 years ago
Iranian athlete goes 'missing' after competing without her mandatory headscarf
Elnaz Rekabi has vanished after defying authorities and their strict modesty laws in the wake of slain 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.
News
12 Oct 2022
3 years ago
Marion Cotillard criticized for cutting off hair to support women in Iran
The Oscar-winner showed solidarity with the 'courageous women and men of Iran', but some think this isn't the support that's needed
News
11 Oct 2022
3 years ago
Iranian actor strips to underwear to support anti-hijab protesters
One Netflix actor has spoken out about the political unrest in the country.
News
06 Oct 2022
3 years ago
Iranian woman on ‘disturbing’ reality of life under strict Islamic regime
Sahar Zand lived under the strict rule of the country's 'morality police' - accused of killing Mahsa Amini - until the age of 12.
Politics
3 years ago
Iranian schoolgirls give the middle finger to the country's leaders as they remove their hijabs
Women and girls in Iran have had enough, with some teens chasing politicians from school grounds and flipping off their supreme leader.
News
30 Sept 2022
3 years ago
TikToker Hadis Najafi killed in Iran protests
Social media influencer Hadis Najafi was shot dead during protests in Iran
News
24 Sept 2022
3 years ago
Elderly woman removes hijab and screams 'death to Khamenei' as protests rage across Iran
There has been unrest in the country following the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the so-called 'morality police'
News
3 years ago
At least 50 dead after eighth day of anti-hijab protests in Iran, report says
Mahsa Amini died in police custody after allegedly wearing her hijab too loosely
News
23 Sept 2022
3 years ago
Elon Musk wants to use Starlink to help people in Iran after authorities shut down the internet
Apps such as WhatsApp and Instagram have been blocked along with at least two major mobile networks.
News
21 Sept 2022
3 years ago
Anonymous hacks Iranian government websites after Mahsa Amini's death
The death of the 22-year-old while in the custody of the 'morality police' has sparked unrest in Iran
News
17 Sept 2022
3 years ago
Investigation launched after woman dies while in custody of Iran's 'morality police'
Mahsa Amini, 22, was detained earlier this week by the so-called 'morality police' after officers apparently found fault with her headscarf
News
14 Sept 2022
3 years ago
Queen described as a 'war criminal' and compared to Adolf Hitler on Iranian-state TV
Iranian state TV is taking a different tack to most coverage of the Queen's death, calling her a 'war criminal' and comparing her to Hitler
News
23 Jun 2022
3 years ago
UN Condemns Iran For Introducing 'Finger Guillotine' That's Set To Be Used On Burglars
A series of grisly images shared on social media show the torture device, which uses a rotating blade similar to a meat slicer
News

Iran

Iran: latest news from the Middle Eastern country.

News

We've got the latest news, breaking stories and biggest headlines as they happen

Film & TV

All the latest news on the biggest TV shows and films as well as the latest movie trailers, reviews and features from UNILAD

Celebrity

Discover the latest celebrity news about all your favourite stars. Never miss out on any showbiz gossip, celebrity photos, must-see videos and much more

Technology

All the latest technology news, gadget releases and trends from the biggest tech brands

Music

We've got the latest music news, videos and releases from the biggest artists and bands from around the world

Politics

The latest US and World Politics news, along with up-to-date coverage of breaking political events

Weird

Whether it's crazy or just downright weird, we’ve got those strange but true news stories that make you stand back in amazement

Community

All the community news from around the world. From heart warming stories to everyday heroes and shocking events, we've got the latest real life stories to keep you entertained.

Iran

News

Film & TV

Celebrity

Technology

Music

Politics

Weird

Community

20 Dec 2023

'World's dirtiest man' hadn't bathed with water or soap for over 60 years

Amou Haji was convinced that having a wash would make him ill

11 Sept 2023

Couple illegally flee home after strict laws left husband in danger of execution

Leila had to leave Iran illegally

30 May 2023

Iranian model sparks outrage after wearing noose dress to raise awareness for Iran executions

Iranian-born model Mahlagha Jaberi has faced mixed reactions for wearing a noose dress to Cannes Film Festival.

20 Mar 2023

Selena Gomez defends 'courageous' Iranian girls after they're 'detained' for dancing to her music

The 30-year-old musician spoke about how 'inspiring' the young women were on social media

17 Mar 2023

Five teens arrested for dancing to Selena Gomez song in Iran

The five girls were arrested for dancing in public, something which is a crime currently in Iran.

01 Feb 2023

Iranian couple jailed for 10 years after filming themselves dancing on YouTube

The content creators will serve a decade in prison

18 Jan 2023

Iran ‘protester given 15 minutes’ to defend himself against the death penalty

Mohammad Mehdi Karami was arrested on suspicion of murder

03 Jan 2023

Man who was tortured with silence for 8 months says he’s not a normal person after his release

An Iranian man has spoken about the damaging impact being tortured with silence had on him as a 17-year-old

08 Dec 2022

Iran executes its first anti-government protester since unrest began

Following months of unrest, Iran has announced it has executed its first anti-government protester.

04 Dec 2022

Iran will finally disband its Morality Police after weeks of angry and violent protests

The strict Middle Eastern nation has nixed the force activists believe killed Mahsa Amini, in an apparent attempt to quell mass civil unrest

29 Nov 2022

Iran players' families 'threatened with violence and torture' ahead of World Cup match against USA

The Iranian players have taken a brave stance during the World Cup

18 Oct 2022

Iranian athlete goes 'missing' after competing without her mandatory headscarf

Elnaz Rekabi has vanished after defying authorities and their strict modesty laws in the wake of slain 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.

12 Oct 2022

Marion Cotillard criticized for cutting off hair to support women in Iran

The Oscar-winner showed solidarity with the 'courageous women and men of Iran', but some think this isn't the support that's needed

11 Oct 2022

Iranian actor strips to underwear to support anti-hijab protesters

One Netflix actor has spoken out about the political unrest in the country.

06 Oct 2022

Iranian woman on ‘disturbing’ reality of life under strict Islamic regime

Sahar Zand lived under the strict rule of the country's 'morality police' - accused of killing Mahsa Amini - until the age of 12.

Iranian schoolgirls give the middle finger to the country's leaders as they remove their hijabs

Women and girls in Iran have had enough, with some teens chasing politicians from school grounds and flipping off their supreme leader.

30 Sept 2022

TikToker Hadis Najafi killed in Iran protests

Social media influencer Hadis Najafi was shot dead during protests in Iran

24 Sept 2022

Elderly woman removes hijab and screams 'death to Khamenei' as protests rage across Iran

There has been unrest in the country following the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the so-called 'morality police'

At least 50 dead after eighth day of anti-hijab protests in Iran, report says

Mahsa Amini died in police custody after allegedly wearing her hijab too loosely

23 Sept 2022

Elon Musk wants to use Starlink to help people in Iran after authorities shut down the internet

Apps such as WhatsApp and Instagram have been blocked along with at least two major mobile networks.

21 Sept 2022

Anonymous hacks Iranian government websites after Mahsa Amini's death

The death of the 22-year-old while in the custody of the 'morality police' has sparked unrest in Iran

17 Sept 2022

Investigation launched after woman dies while in custody of Iran's 'morality police'

Mahsa Amini, 22, was detained earlier this week by the so-called 'morality police' after officers apparently found fault with her headscarf

14 Sept 2022

Queen described as a 'war criminal' and compared to Adolf Hitler on Iranian-state TV

Iranian state TV is taking a different tack to most coverage of the Queen's death, calling her a 'war criminal' and comparing her to Hitler

23 Jun 2022

UN Condemns Iran For Introducing 'Finger Guillotine' That's Set To Be Used On Burglars

A series of grisly images shared on social media show the torture device, which uses a rotating blade similar to a meat slicer

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