IRAN: Iran is facing a worsening healthcare and cost-of-living crisis, with severe shortages of essential medicines and sharp price increases. Life-saving treatments for diseases such as cancer and diabetes, including drugs like Xgeva and insulin, have become unaffordable for many patients due to sudden price surges. Despite government assurances that medical reserves are stable, citizens [...]

At least 34 people, including six children, were killed as the United States and Israel launched widespread airstrikes across Iran. The attacks followed a deadline set by Donald Trump demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face military action. Strikes hit over a dozen cities, including Tehran, Qom, and Bandar Abbas, targeting residential buildings, [...]

A series of attacks has damaged multiple universities across Iran, raising fears that academic institutions are becoming part of the expanding conflict involving Israel and the United States. At least 21 universities have reportedly been affected, including the Iran University of Science and Technology, where research facilities were heavily damaged. Iranian authorities condemn the strikes [...]

The Human Rights Activists News Agency reported that at least 1,407 civilians, including 214 children, have been killed in Iran since the war began on February 28, based on verified incidents gathered through its network of sources and public evidence. However, Iran International has not independently confirmed these figures. U.S. officials, including Brad Cooper of [...]

Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of Iran, stated that while Iran is not seeking a ceasefire, it wants the war with the United States and Israel to end in a way that prevents future attacks. He emphasized that Iran is prepared to continue fighting as long as necessary to ensure its security and deter further [...]

Following reported strikes by the United States and Israel, fear spread across cities in Tehran and other parts of Iran. Explosions shook residential areas, smoke filled the skies, and long fuel queues formed as families rushed to flee to safer regions. Authorities warned that attacks could continue and advised civilians to relocate where possible. Schools [...]

Rights groups and activists have raised concerns over an alleged campaign of arrests and intimidation targeting medical professionals in Iran who treated injured protesters. Reports reviewed by Iran International indicate that at least 32 doctors and nurses have been detained, with limited public information about their legal status. Arrests reportedly occurred in cities including [...]

At least 24 children, including a three-year-old, were reportedly killed by direct fire from security forces during nationwide protests in Iran, according to the HANA Human Rights Organization. The organization stated that it verified the identities of the victims through field research and cross-checking multiple sources. According to its findings, the shootings were not [...]