Brig. Gen. Kioumars Heydari dismisses demonstrators as 'flies,' says 'they will have no place in our country' once Khamenei gives the signal

Having been locked up since late September, 30-year-old Alessia Piperno set to return home following 'intense diplomatic efforts,' PM says

Intelligence minister says destiny of two neighbors is linked, cautions that any instability is 'contagious' and can spread to other countries in the region

Move comes after security forces fired on protesters following weekly prayers on September 30 in Zahedan, capital of restive Sistan-Baluchistan province on border with Pakistan

Intelligence agents detain Mostafa Nili at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport before raiding his mother's house and taking him into custody, sister says

Saeed Piramoun makes scissor-like gesture above his head with his fingers to celebrate goal

Unlike 2019 demonstrations, recent protests have been nationwide, across social classes, universities, the streets and even schools, and showing no sign of letting up

Security forces adopt new measures to halt protests at universities in the capital Tehran, searching students and forcing them to remove facemasks

Violence erupts as demonstrators gather to mark 40th day since a young female protester was shot dead in anti-government protests spurred by Mahsa Amini's death in police custody

Police force vows to identify perpetrators of 'violent and unconventional behavior;' Amnesty International says footage is a reminder that security forces' cruelty has 'no bounds'