The bloody reprisals against protesters are the culmination of decades in which the regime’s "propensity and ability to use violence" has only increased, analysts say.

"It is easily the deadliest deed of the Islamic Republic in its history—and that is quite something given how brutal the regime has been," says Iran analyst Arash Azizi.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The aftermath of a protest in Hamedan, Iran, on Jan. 1, 2026. Mobina/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images A familiar slogan has ...

Explore the history of Iran from 600 BCE to 2020 in this comprehensive video. The documentary takes you through significant eras, including: - Ancient era - Achaemenid era - Greek Occupation - ...

The American and Iranian leaders are complete enigmas to each other—and the asymmetry in their beliefs is driving the crisis ...

The central feature of its response to the latest protests has been the Iranian regime’s internet blackout. It’s a portent of ...

It’s been a week since Iran imposed a complete internet blackout, with most of its 90 million people cut off from the world. And on Friday, the crown prince in exile urged U.S. military intervention.

Already, Iran has vastly limited its subsidized currency rates to cut down on corruption. It also has offered the equivalent ...

Will President Donald Trump make the same mistakes the Carter administration did in dealing with Iran? Let's hope not.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. THE HISTORY of Jewish-Persian friendship goes back over 2,500 years, and it is unlikely there is any other example of two ...

Although most people know the story of how the Iranian hostage crisis helped bring down President Jimmy Carter, the truth is that Iran has been a challenge for American diplomats for decades. In 1924, ...