Iran
Online Nowruz connects Americans to the world
Mindful of the ongoing pandemic, U.S. museums and cultural centers are helping Americans celebrate Nowruz safely and joyfully in 2021.
In Yemen, U.S. seeks peace, provides humanitarian aid
The U.S. has pledged an additional $191 million in humanitarian aid to help the people of Yemen and is committed to efforts to end the war.
Free speech: Protecting citizens’ voices advances societies
While many countries punish citizens for expressing their views, the United States protects freedom of speech as vital to democracy.
Khamenei deprives Iranian people of COVID-19 vaccines
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is blocking everyday Iranians' access to COVID-19 vaccines made by U.S. and European producers.
U.S. sanctions Iranian regime officials involved in kidnapping
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Iranian intelligence officials for the kidnapping and years-long detention of American hostage Robert Levinson.
The Iranian regime’s 40-year campaign of assassinations
Since the 1979 revolution Iran has plotted assassinations and bombings against diplomats and dissidents. See some of Iran's campaign of violence.
Rights groups call for independent investigation of Iran’s atrocities
Human rights groups are calling for an independent inquiry into violence against Iranian protesters. Read more about calls for transparency in Iran.
Iran’s Khamenei funds terrorism over COVID-19 aid workers
The Iranian regime chose to spend government funding on its terrorist proxies instead of COVID-19 relief. Read more about the regime's priorities.
European nations crack down on Iran-backed Hizballah
European nations are bolstering restrictions on Hizballah. Learn more about how countries are countering the Iran-backed terrorist organization.