Jedidiah Murphy is to die by lethal injection Tuesday for the murder of a 79-year-old during a carjacking, but many say he would be more valuable ministering to fellow prisoners

The nationals of Western countries remain imprisoned by the Islamic Republic, in what rights groups say is a ploy designed to extract concessions from rival powers

Siamak Namazi calls on Biden to consider plight of captive Americans, accuses successive US presidents of being more concerned with 'political thermometer' than 'moral compass'

Former hostages push for fate of Americans, Europeans and others detained by Tehran to be included in deal, but some caution against further complicating talks by linking issues

Letter signed by over 120 faith leaders calls on US state to include 'the most invisible' in priorities for mass vaccination drive

Mandelblit tells police minister he has no authority to make such a directive and failed to provide legal justification, won't receive alternative representation at High Court

Yuli Edelstein says prisons will follow official guidelines for inmates to receive shots, won't differentiate between guards and prisoners

President's statement comes amid Public Security Minister Ohana continued refusal to inoculate inmates

Israeli negotiator says negotiations moving ahead, but Hamas making 'crazy' demands in exchange for return of captives and soldiers' remains

Roland Marchal was arrested in June, alongside a Franco-Iranian colleague who was herself accused of espionage