Police official says culprits claimed clip accidentally released online; media reports Iranian who lives in Canada but was visiting country believed to have created footage

Days of denials and continued travel to and from China gave the virus time to spread; with Persian New Year later this week, authorities still not limiting movement in country

129 fatalities brings tally to over 850; though other countries, including Israel, with lower infection rates put enforced restrictions on public life, Tehran has not

New count brings the number of those killed by the virus in the country since mid-February to 194; Iran Air announces suspension of all flights to Europe until further notice

Tehran's UN ambassador accuses Israel, US of 'pressuring' IAEA, as some of the places where access was refused are said to be suspected nuclear sites flagged by Jerusalem

As results announced for 30 representatives of capital in parliament, officials still haven't released voter turnout figures -- widely expected to be low

Nation's leader says it must become strong enough to ward off enemy threats and prevent war; asserts US sanctions may be opportunity to end oil dependence

Ali Khamenei says 'stupid' American peace plan negotiates with 'Zionists over what belongs to the Palestinians,' will 'die' before US president does

Social media posts show hundreds at fresh gatherings against leadership; pro-regime rally outside UK embassy demands its closure over arrest of ambassador

London expresses outrage after Rob Macaire was detained at vigil for 176 plane passengers killed by Iranian missile, says he left when anti-government chants began