Rights group says Faramarz Javidzad, in his 60s, suffered from cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and stomach bleeding, was denied care; 2 NGOs say Javidzad was Jewish

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

No injuries reported after detonation of explosions planted around Evin Prison to prevent political inmates from escaping; blaze blamed on heat

Jafar Panahi released from notorious Evin Prison; was detained last year on old charges when he went to Tehran prosecutor’s office to inquire about the arrests of other filmmakers

Tehran journalists' union says Melika Hashemi, Saideh Shafiei and Mehrnoush Zarei detained and taken to Evin prison

Mehdi Hashemi Rafsanjani, 53, was convicted in 2015 of fraud, embezzlement and undermining national security, charges that he has previously denounced as 'politically motivated'

Human rights groups says Navab Ebrahimi, known for his videos promoting Persian cooking, has been freed; no reason was given for his detention

Majid Tavakoli granted bail from Tehran's Evin prison; rights activist and past winner of Student Peace Prize was arrested shortly after start of recent anti-regime protests

Olivier Vandecasteele, 41, has been in custody since February; family says he is being held hostage as Tehran demands freedom of man jailed in Belgium for terrorism

Daughter of Nahid Taghavi says her mother didn't complete her treatment, but that she is returning to Evin Prison 'with her head held high'