Religious rules and abuse in Iranian schools drive suicides, students say
Severe humiliation and abuse in schools are driving Iranian students to contemplate or attempt suicide, interviews conducted by Iran International reveal.
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The eight million Iranians on the Islamic Republic’s payroll
The Iranian state’s sprawling military, state-owned banks, and companies dominate about 80% of the economy, creating a system where many citizens depend on public sector jobs.
Weaponizing sexual violence: Iran's systematic abuse to suppress 2022 protests
Harrowing testimonies from Iranian dissidents across multiple provinces expose the systematic and widespread weaponization of sexual violence by security forces to stifle protests in 2022, according to a year-long investigation by Iran International.
Missing IRGC General Alive And Living In US, 17 Years After Defection To West
Ali-Reza Asgari, the once distinguished Iranian Major General in the regime’s powerful paramilitary force, has been found living in the United States under a new identity, according to exclusive findings by Iran International.
Exclusive: How A Secret Atomic Workshop In Iran Went Up In Flames
In early August 2020, an industrial production workshop in the Shadabad area of Tehran was reportedly set ablaze by an individual named Masoud Rahimi, accompanied by eight others.
Exclusive: Covert Ties Between Iran And The International Crisis Group
The Iranian government formed an undisclosed alliance with the International Crisis Group during the Obama administration and used the prominent think tank to lobby the US government on its behalf about nuclear issues, an investigation by Iran International shows.
Inside Tehran’s Soft War: How Iran Gained Influence In US Policy Centers
An investigation by Iran International shows three Iran experts who worked closely with Robert Malley, the US special envoy on Iran, were members of an influence network formed by Tehran. The joint reporting project with Semafor is based on thousands of emails from diplomats.