Ahoo Daryaei was released from a psychiatric ward into the care of her family, Iranian authorities say.

Kianoosh Sanjari was an outspoken critic of Iran's leaders and had demanded the release of political prisoners.

Activists say the woman was protesting against the hijab laws, but authorities say she is mentally ill.

A source told the BBC police shot at Arezoo Badri's car before targeting her directly.

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Conservative Saeed Jalili and reformist Massoud Pezeshkian are the two frontrunners.

The peace prize laureate was convicted of spreading “propaganda against the system”, her lawyer says.

Narges Mohammadi, 52, speaks out in a message from Evin prison where she is being held.