‘Black Adam’ star Sarah Shahi on new roles and new romance
There’s fame, and then there’s superhero-movie fame. Sarah Shahi is about to set out on a global tour for “Black Adam,” with all the attendant paparazzi and fandom that a … Read More
Tag: iran
Britney Spears trolled by Iran state media over support for Mahsa Amini protesters
Iran’s state news agency took a swipe at Britney Spears on Tuesday for tweeting support for those protesting the country’s morality police in the wake of the death of Mahsa … Read More
Fears mount for Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi who competed without headscarf
An Iranian competitive climber competed at a major event without a headscarf — sparking serious fears for her safety amid reports she’d been forced to fly home early. Elnaz Rekabi, … Read More
Iran prison fire death toll rises to 8 as protests continue
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s judiciary raised the death toll Monday in a blaze at Tehran’s notorious Evin prison, saying that at least eight prisoners were killed as protests … Read More
Iranian prison set ablaze, gunshots and explosions reported
Iran’s notorious Evin Prison — home to political prisoners and other anti-government activists — was engulfed in flames Saturday as gunshots and explosions rang out amid nationwide protests. A senior … Read More
Protests grip Iran as rights group says 19 children killed
Protests ignited by the death of a young woman in police custody continued across Iran on Sunday in defiance of a crackdown by the authorities, as a human rights group … Read More
Two killed as Iranians protest regime, chanting ‘Mullahs get lost!’
At least two protesters were killed by security forces in Iran Saturday as anti-government demonstrations flared again, four weeks after the death of a young woman in police custody. A … Read More
European Parliament calls for EU sanctions on Iran over repression of street protests
Members of the European Parliament have called for EU sanctions against Iranian security forces over their “widespread, intentional and disproportionate” use of force against demonstrators. “The response of the Iranian … Read More
Iranian woman arrested for eating breakfast without headscarf
An Iranian woman was arrested for eating breakfast at a restaurant without a headscarf amid ongoing protests for women’s rights in Iran. Donya Rad and a friend went viral after … Read More
American citizen killed in Iraq from Iranian missiles
A US citizen was among 13 people killed in Iraq in a rocket attack carried out by Iran on Wednesday, the Department of State confirmed Thursday. Another 58 people were … Read More
