No love lost: The six men who forged Iran and the Taliban’s unlikely bond
The Islamic Republic of Iran and Taliban-run Afghanistan - two pariah powers squeezed by the United States and weary from confronting it – have made unlikely common cause.
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Iran's plot to assassinate dissident artist in Germany exposed
Iran International has learned that IRGC's Quds Force has established three assassination squads, known as the German Network, tasked with targeting Iranian dissidents abroad and Jewish citizens across Europe.
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.
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.