The two countries have been particularly vocal in their criticism of Tehran's response to almost three months of protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini

Tehran says Majidreza Rahnavard killed two members of security forces, as activists warn many more may be put to death by regime as it cracks down on months-long uprising

Calls grow for international community to apply more diplomatic, economic pressure as several more protesters are set to be killed after 'grossly unfair' show trials

Western diplomats in Tehran summoned 15 times in recent weeks over what officials say is 'unprecedented pressure against Iran'

Two people detained in Tehran and third individual arrested in Shiraz; community members express hope all will be freed soon

Farideh Moradkhani, from a branch of family that opposes supreme leader, has been in prison since last month when she declared her support for Mahsa Amini protests

US, UK, Germany, United Nations and rights groups decry hanging of 23-year-old after 'sham trial'; at least 12 other people have been sentenced to death

State-run news says Mohsen Shekari, accused of blocking street and attacking policeman with machete, was found guilty of 'waging war against God'

Badri Hosseini Khamenei says Islamic Republic has brought 'nothing but suffering and oppression to Iran and Iranians' since its founding, urges IRGC to lay down arms

Mohammad Khatami calls 'Woman, life, freedom' chant a message for a 'better future,' adds that freedom and security must not be pitted against each other