Iranian society

Iran

Confusion over the morality police and headscarf laws in Iran

There is confusion over whether the morality police, who enforce strict Islamic dress codes, have been disbanded. For many women, it's a dream they hope will come true.

06/12/2022

Iran

Iran should expect more EU sanctions, says Scholz

The German leader says his country stands "shoulder to shoulder with the Iranian people".

12/11/2022

Iran

Concerns grow for female climber from Iran who competed without hijab

Climber Elnaz Rekabi is on her way back to Iran following her appearance at the competition in South Korea.

18/10/2022

Iran

Mahsa Amini: Protesters take to the streets again despite crackdown

The protest movement sparked by Amini's death in custody entered the fifth week, despite over massive crackdown resulting in more than one hundred casualties.

15/10/2022

Culture news

Iran protests: Why is cutting hair an act of rebellion?

Women in Iran and all over the world have been burning headscarves, shouting “Women, life, freedom” and some have also cut or shaved their hair in public. Here's why.

06/10/2022

Iran

Why are there demonstrations in Iran and what is different this time?

After many days of demonstrations in Iran, Euronews has a look at what is happening and why the protests are different this time.

29/09/2022

The Cube

Iranian women at football: a cause for celebration or all just a show?

Social and international news coverage was awash with women’s faces daubed in green and red face paint and proudly holding Iranian flags aloft.

11/10/2019

Iran

Movement against Iran's headscarf law gains momentum

A renewed wave of protest to get rid of the strict laws that force Iranian women to wear hijabs in public has gained momentum on social media.

30/01/2018

Iran

Euroviews. What economic concerns do Iranian voters have as they head to the polls?

16/05/2017

Iran

Scores of candidates register for Iran's presidential election

Discontent has risen over steep rises in consumer prices, coupled with stubbornly high unemployment. Many Iranians are struggling to make ends meet, despite the lifting of international sanctions that

12/04/2017

Iran

Iran's religious minorities ready to vote in general election

The overwhelming majority of Iranians are Shi'ite Muslims with numbers as high as 80 percent of the population.

25/02/2016

Iran

A new era for Iran but will the lifting of sanctions usher in a prosperous future?

Iran is entering a new chapter, diplomatically, politically and economically. The landmark nuclear deal is a reality and as part of that agreement

18/01/2016