Christian Convert Who Fled Iran and Was Deported By Trump Finds New Home
Artemis Ghasemzadeh, who had escaped religious persecution, was deported to Panama under Trump’s immigration crackdown. Now, Canada has given her asylum.
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Christian Convert Who Fled Iran and Was Deported By Trump Finds New Home
Artemis Ghasemzadeh, who had escaped religious persecution, was deported to Panama under Trump’s immigration crackdown. Now, Canada has given her asylum.
Where Iran’s Young People Gather, the Government Sees Threats to Its Authority
In recent weeks, the police have closed dozens of cafes, often citing laws that stipulate women must veil in public. Experts say the closures are part of an effort to control public space.
What My Father’s Murder Taught Me About Iran
After a lifetime of observing Iran’s revolutionary generation, I know that expecting meekness or diplomatic finesse from them is a dangerous illusion.
Execution Nation
The United States is an outlier in the West. We look at why the country clings to the death penalty.
Iran Hangs Protesters as Executions Surge, Rights Groups Say
Human rights activists say the Iranian government has been rapidly escalating executions. The latest prompted public protest, videos appear to show.
An American Strike Killed Iranian Civilians. Where’s the Accountability?
The Trump administration has failed to publicly address the mistaken missile strike that killed children during the Iran war.
Iranian American Woman Held in Iran on Spying Charges Is Released
The dual Iranian-U. S. citizen, Dena Karari, had her passport seized in December 2024 and had not been able to leave Iran as she faced espionage charges.
Lawsuit Alleges Trump Administration Gave Iran Details on Asylum Seekers
A new lawsuit filed in the District of Columbia states that the administration allowed Iranian officials to “select” which Iranians seeking refuge in the United States would be expelled.
What Our Reporter Saw in Tehran: A Human Tide of Mourners
After days of public mourning ceremonies in the Iranian capital, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin arrived in Tehran’s Azadi Square. This is what I saw covering the miles-long procession on Monday.
Joining a Human Tide of Mourners Flowing Through Tehran’s Streets
After days of public mourning ceremonies in the Iranian capital, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin arrived in Tehran’s Azadi Square. This is what I saw covering the miles-long procession on Monday.
Families of Iranians Killed by Government Dismayed by Leader’s Funeral Pageantry
Critics of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s brutal rule have been angered by the scale of the commemorations being held to honor his life.
Iran Projects Unity to the World While Pursuing a Crackdown at Home
The country’s security service has continued to target civil society and dissidents, including thousands of arrests since the launch of the U. S. -Israeli war in February.
Iran-Egypt ‘Pride Match’ Stirs Conversation About Persecution
Seattle had designated Friday’s match to celebrate L. G. B.
Bahrain Restricts Shiite Holy Day Amid Iran War Crackdown
The restrictions are the latest in a string of measures Bahrain has taken against Shiite citizens in the Gulf country, with many accused of having loyalties to Iran.
Iranian Court Sentences Singer to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab
The Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi was punished for performing without a hijab, according to a person close to her family and state media news reports.
Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab
Parastoo Ahmadi and her band will also be barred from leaving the country or performing for two years, dampening hopes for a more moderate postwar regime in Iran.
Bahrain Revoked Their Citizenship, and Then Tried to Expel Them to Iran
Amid the war with Iran, Bahrain has stripped 69 people of their citizenship, including children, accusing them of disloyalty and rendering them stateless.
After U.S. Strike on Iranian School, Months Pass Without Answers
U. S. officials have not publicly acknowledged responsibility for the deaths or released a report on their findings from an investigation into the Feb.
On the Eve of the World Cup, U.S. Immigration Policy Turns Some Away
Some fans and participants hoping to enter the United States for the World Cup have complained that restrictive immigration rules have presented a roadblock.