Tehran says investigation, backed by majority of Human Rights Council, is 'violation of sovereignty' and a 'strategic error by Germany and certain Western countries'

Six nations -- China, Pakistan, Cuba, Eritrea, Venezuela and Armenia -- vote against proposal; Tehran dismisses move as ‘politically motivated’

In letter, Iranian Jewish body condemns deadly unrest by 'enemies' seeking to 'target unity of people'

Islamic Republic also accuses Voria Ghafouri, an outspoken critic of the government and a supporter of nationwide protests, of 'insulting' national soccer team

Panel holds urgent debate on call to investigate violations, with eye on prosecuting perpetrators in future, amid increasingly brutal response by authorities to demonstrations

Regime-controlled Fars News says detainee was 'a source for hostile television channels,' including BBC, and 'incited civil disobedience and rioting'

Treasury official says Tehran is 'reportedly targeting and gunning down its own children,' in announcing sanctions on political figures in Kurdish cities in northwestern Iran

Most Iranian fans outside Doha's Khalifa stadium politely decline to speak with ToI. But some do, while one Tehran resident conveys his implied support for change with a mime

Draft resolution prepared by Germany and Iceland calls for investigation of 'gender dimensions' of alleged violations, but measure may struggle to get enough backing to pass

Regime shaken by more than two months of women-led demonstrations sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, 22, while in custody over dress code