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Actress Taraneh Alidoosti Released From Iranian Prison After Posting Bail
The Wrap via Yahoo News· 1 year agoTaraneh Alidoosti, the star of the Oscar-winning film “The Salesman,” has been released on bail from...
Culture war: Iran’s actors and directors take stand against protest crackdown
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe arrest of the actor Taraneh Alidoosti for posting about protests around the country and the...
Football-loving Iranians celebrate as ‘regime’ team goes out of World Cup
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoInstead of tears, there were cheers, fireworks and dancing in the streets. Iran’s national team lost...
Iranian authorities release two former national team football players after protest arrests
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIranian officials have released two former members of the national football team after they were...
Iran fans divided in World Cup match against US
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWhile Iran’s national team faced the U.S. on the pitch, Iran’s politically divided fans faced each other in the stands. The World Cup match between Iran...
‘A major breach’: How Iran is trying to use the World Cup to stifle protests
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoQatar is denying allegations that it is collaborating with authorities in Tehran to keep a lid on...
Iran complain to FIFA over removal of Islamic Republic symbol in US social posts
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe Iranian Football Federation has complained to FIFA about the United States removing the Islamic...
Iran government supporters confront protesters at World Cup
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoTensions ran high at Iran’s second match at the World Cup on Friday as fans supporting the Iranian...
Iran arrests outspoken player amid World Cup scrutiny
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIran arrested a prominent former member of its national soccer team on Thursday over his criticism...