Tehran is making "concerted state efforts to stifle dissent, perpetuating a climate of fear and systematic impunity", the United Nations' Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran ...

Struck between Tehran and major powers in 2015, the deal had offered relief from sanctions in exchange for limits on Iran’s nuclear activities. Tehran has in recent months engaged in diplomatic ...

has warned that "there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" that prevents Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Khamenei, who has the final word on Iranian state matters, ...