and Israel back Iranians right to protest against their leaders authorities in Tehran detain students and declare a sudden holiday Rain falls inIraniancapital at last but drought ravaged nation needs more AP explains December 10 TheIraniangovernment 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 women ethnic minorities and political dissidents 1 day ago Iranianofficials claim that their nuclear program is for civilian purposes like nuclear energy but experts say that the country enriches uranium and stockpiles it beyond levels needed for any civilian purpose 3 days ago View the latest Iran news and videos including politics news headlines Dec 23 2025 Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic 1 day ago TheIranianconstitution guarantees freedom of worship to Jews Christians and Zoroastrians though they and followers of other faiths are often the subject of discrimination and repression 1 day ago As the U.S
and Israel back Iranians right to protest against their leaders authorities in Tehran detain students and declare a sudden holiday Rain falls inIraniancapital at last but drought ravaged nation needs more AP explains December 10.