Iran Politics

Timelines

01 Jan 2018

10 people dead overnight, Iran protests getting out of hand?

The situation in Iran seems to be getting out of hand as anti-government protests are sweeping across the country.

30 Dec 2017

US: "World is watching" as anti-government protests spread across Iran

Anti-government protests have spread to several major cities across Iran, including Rasht and Kermanshah.

09 Aug 2017

Iran's Rouhani appoints two women as vice-presidents following outcry

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has appointed two women as vice-presidents and one as a civil rights assistant.

08 Jun 2017

Iran blames Saudis for Tehran attacks that killed 12

At least 12 people were killed and 43 wounded in simultaneous attacks on Iran's Parliament building and the mausoleum of the republic's founder Ayatollah Khomeini on June 7.

07 Jun 2017

Iran's Parliament & Ayatollah Khomeini's mausoleum attacked, 7 killed

Gunmen have opened fire at the Iranian Parliament and the mausoleum of religious leader Ayatollah Khomeini in Tehran.

20 May 2017

Iran's presidential election- Hassan Rouhani reelected after decisive victory

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has won a decisive victory in the country's election, earning him a second term in office.