Iran
Iranian-Backed Militias Are the Biggest Losers From Iraq’s Elections
The leaders of the armed groups have refused to accept the results, and promised to fight for the “rights” of their candidates.
These Women Are Reclaiming a Male-Dominated National Sport in Iran
A small but increasing number of Iranian women are challenging patriarchal attitudes that underlie the ban on women’s participation in Zoorkhaneh.
Fuel Trucks Finally Arrived in Lebanon and People Celebrated by Firing RPGs Into the Air
“We told them not to do these things because of the dangers but the youth are excited,” the head of a local tribe’s military wing told VICE World News via WhatsApp.
Rights Group Launches Encryption App to Help Iranians Survive Internet Crackdowns
Android app Nahoft – Farsi for “hidden” – aims to help Iranians communicate securely without any fear of being watched by the authorities.
Gold-Winning Olympic Athlete Accused of Belonging to US-Designated Terrorist Group
Critics want Iranian marksman Javad Foroughi stripped of his gold medal over his reported membership of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The IOC has called on his critics to provide proof.
Facebook Says ‘Death to Khamenei’ Posts Are OK for the Next Two Weeks
After the company took down several posts on Instagram that included the popular protest chant against Iran’s ruler, the company made a temporary exception to its own policies.
Iran Launched a Matchmaking App Because Young People Aren’t Procreating
And gave it the same name as an existing period-tracking app for some reason.
FBI Says Iranian Spies Plotted to Abduct Brooklyn-Based Journalist Via Speedboat
An FBI official said the plan sounded like “some far-fetched movie plot”.
Professor Says Being Impersonated by Iranian Hackers Was Stressful But Good For Networking
Security researchers say a series of phishing emails pretending to come from two university professors were actually written by a suspected Iranian government hacking group.
Iraq Condemns US Airstrikes That Targeted Iran-Backed Militias
A spokesperson for Iraq’s government called the strikes an assault on the country’s sovereignty.
These Iranian Fisherwomen Are Trying to Make History
Hengam is one of the only Iranian islands where women set out to sea without men.
Iranian News Websites Replaced with 'U.S. Seizure' Message
According to the Department of Justice, the sites are "used by the Iranian Islamic Radio and Television Union and Kata’ib Hizballah."