No injuries reported after detonation of explosions planted around Evin Prison to prevent political inmates from escaping; blaze blamed on heat

Washington opposes completion of project which has been stalled since 2014, saying it could violate nuclear sanctions on Iran

Country's health ministry warns of potential increase in heat exhaustion as Iranian cities sizzle under 40°C (104°F) temperatures

Tehran sees temperatures of 38° C (100.4° F) as meteorologists predict the mercury will climb even higher during the rest of the week

Washington has sent ships, planes and marines to boost security around Strait of Hormuz, where Tehran has resumed harassing and seizing ships trying to pass through vital waterway

Unverified video said to show Gilan province's head of culture and Islamic guidance, Reza Tsaghati, engaged in sexual relations with another man

Editor-in-chief of Etemad, Behrooz Behzadi, in his late 70s, is 'accused of publishing false content' following a complaint by Revolutionary Guards Corps

Compliance with UN nuclear watchdog marks change in tone for Tehran, which limited cooperation with inspectors since former US president Trump withdrew from nuclear deal in 2018

Almost a year after Mahsa Amini protests rattled nation, watchdog says Tehran continuing its 'oppressive methods of policing and punishing women' under its veiling laws

Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Gaza terrorists agree to keep quiet over judicial tumult in Israel to avoid giving Netanyahu a scapegoat, Reuters reports