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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has censured Iran for its nuclear activities, demanding explanations for uranium particles found at undeclared sites. The resolution, supported by Western nations, comes amid rising tensions as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, raising concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
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On October 26, 2024, Israel launched airstrikes on military sites in Iran, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. U.S. President Biden expressed hope that this would end a cycle of violence, while Iranian officials downplayed the attacks. The situation remains precarious as both nations face pressure from hardliners.
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On October 26, 2024, Israel conducted airstrikes on Iranian military sites, targeting missile manufacturing facilities in retaliation for previous missile attacks from Iran. The strikes have escalated fears of a broader conflict in the region, with both nations exchanging threats of retaliation. Iranian officials have warned of a severe response to Israeli actions.
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On October 26, 2024, Israel conducted airstrikes on Iranian military sites in retaliation for a missile barrage from Iran earlier in the month. The U.S. has urged both nations to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation in the region. Iran's response remains uncertain as tensions continue to rise.
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Repeatedly imprisoned in his country, Kianoosh Sanjari refused to be silenced by the government. But in the end, despairing of change, he silenced himself.
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A female student at Tehran's Islamic Azad University stripped to her underwear in protest against harassment for not wearing a hijab. Following her arrest, human rights groups have called for her immediate release, reigniting discussions on women's rights in Iran, particularly after the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022.
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A young Iranian woman was arrested after protesting Iran's strict dress code by stripping to her underwear at a university. Human rights groups express concern over her treatment, fearing she may be confined to a psychiatric institution, a tactic used by authorities to suppress dissent.
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U.S. prosecutors have charged Farhad Shakeri, an Iranian national, in connection with a plot to assassinate president-elect Donald Trump. The plot, allegedly orchestrated by Iran's Revolutionary Guards, also targeted Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad. Shakeri remains at large in Iran, while two accomplices have been arrested in the U.S.