Deaths occur in southeastern city of Zahedan; local religious leader says security forces shot at civilians, one fired back amid tensions over alleged rape of teen by cop

As West says evidence mounting of Moscow-Tehran military alliance, Iran's FM claims he's 'against arming both Russia and Ukraine'

One human rights campaigner has not seen her 16-year-old twins for seven years

Shakhtar Donetsk asks global football body to remove country from next month's tournament in Qatar over its provision of attack drones to Russian forces fighting in Ukraine

Defense minister says Likud chair opted for 'public relations shows' instead of taking action, cites Netanyahu's 2015 US Congress speech as 'beginning of the problem'

Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, one of three military officials targeted for involvement with Shahed drone program, warns Europeans 'a difficult winter is ahead'

Suspects allegedly carried out activities for cash from their Israeli handlers; Tehran at times announces arrests of foreign spies, without providing evidence

Authorities attempt to clarify government position after fire kills 8, but video shows no unrest or riot, clashing with official explanations

Narges Mohammadi, held at Evin prison, has not seen her children for 7 years or her husband for a decade; new restrictions prevent her from speaking via phone to any family members

Police estimate 37,000 people join German demonstration 'to be the voice of the people of Iran'