Iran held the first round of its snap presidential election last week which was marked by a record low turnout. Only 40 percent of Iran's 61 million eligible voters cast their ballots in the first round -- the lowest turnout in any presidential election since the Islamic Revolution of 1979.
Iran plays on color at fashion exhibition
The strict dress code for women has been the subject of heated debate since nationwide protests following the death in custody in September 2022 of Mahsa Amini. Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian Kurd, had been arrested for allegedly breaching the dress code.
Iranians celebrate 44th anniversary of Islamic revolution
this year, many flag-waving people travelled on foot to converge on the capital's iconic Azadi (Freedom) Square, despite chilly temperatures. They chanted slogans including "Down with the US", "Down with Israel", "Down with the UK" and "Down with the traitor Al Saud", an AFP journalist said. Sejjil ballistic missiles and...
