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Panahi Promotes Oscar-Nominated Film From Abroad as Iran Turmoil Deepens
world1 month ago

Panahi Promotes Oscar-Nominated Film From Abroad as Iran Turmoil Deepens

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, whose It Was Just An Accident is up for Best Original Screenplay and Best International Feature, is promoting the film from New York as Iran faces unrest and war. He has long defied authorities, shot the movie secretly, and fears future imprisonment upon return, while balancing family safety, political pressure, and a press tour that culminates after the Oscars.

Iran Reports Over 70 Deaths in Israel's Attack on Evin Prison
world9 months ago

Iran Reports Over 70 Deaths in Israel's Attack on Evin Prison

Iranian state media reported that an Israeli attack on Evin Prison in Tehran on June 23 resulted in 71 deaths, including detainees, visitors, and staff, amid broader regional conflict involving Israel and Iran. The attack caused significant damage and raised concerns about the whereabouts of many prisoners, with Iran claiming the strike targeted multiple facilities and resulted in extensive damage.

Escalating Tensions: Israel and US Strikes Target Iran's Key Sites
world9 months ago

Escalating Tensions: Israel and US Strikes Target Iran's Key Sites

Israeli forces conducted a strike on Tehran's Evin Prison, damaging parts of the facility and causing chaos among inmates and families, amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran. The attack, described as symbolic by some, has raised concerns over human rights violations and the safety of political prisoners, with reports of injuries and restricted communications from inside the prison.

Escalating Tensions: Iran and Israel Exchange Strikes Amid Regional Unrest
world9 months ago

Escalating Tensions: Iran and Israel Exchange Strikes Amid Regional Unrest

Israel conducted a missile strike on Tehran's Evin Prison, damaging the prison's main gate, courts, and other facilities, with reports of shattered windows and damage to the women's ward. The attack targeted key Iranian security sites amid heightened tensions, and was publicly acknowledged by Israeli officials, with implications for political prisoners and Iran's internal security.

Tensions Rise as Iran and Israel Engage in Escalating Military Actions
world9 months ago

Tensions Rise as Iran and Israel Engage in Escalating Military Actions

Israel targeted Iran's notorious Evin Prison in Tehran, a facility known for holding dissidents and political prisoners under harsh conditions, with damage reported but the prison remaining under Iran's control. The attack's motive remains unclear, but it highlights ongoing tensions and concerns over human rights abuses at the prison, which has a long history of repression and international scrutiny.

Israel Targets Iran's Key Sites Amid Rising Tensions
world9 months ago

Israel Targets Iran's Key Sites Amid Rising Tensions

Israel intensified its attacks on Iran, targeting key military sites including Evin prison and Revolutionary Guards HQ, amid ongoing tensions following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The U.S. President justified the strikes, while Russia condemned them, warning of regional instability. The situation has heightened security concerns, with warnings of potential cyberattacks and increased military activity in the region.