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Bidad, or Outcry, directed by Soheil Beiraghi, was made without government approval and features the voice of Parastoo Ahmadi, a singer who was sentenced to 74 lashes after performing publicly without a head scarf. 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US CENTCOM has released more video of strikes it says are hitting targets in Iran while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps has shared its own footage it describes as showing outbound rocket launches.","title":"Following US Strikes On Iran, Gulf States Remain On Alert","topic":"Iran","translation_language":"","url":"https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/07/f/f8/f8635464-fe91-403c-4186-08decacf94d0_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1e70554","video_url":"https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/07/f/f8/f8635464-fe91-403c-4186-08decacf94d0_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1e70554"},{"article_body_paragraphs":[],"audio_source_url":null,"author":"RFE/RL's Radio Farda, Margot Buff, Will Tizard","available_dubs":[],"downloadable_assets":["https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/07/5/51/51f973c8-9a28-4e64-1617-08decd1d5d42_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1d76047"],"duration_display":"2:23","duration_seconds":143.16,"embed_url":null,"id":15,"image_caption":null,"image_url":"https://gdb.rferl.org/9976fdd0-6bc1-4f62-2dc0-08decd1f5434_mw2048_mh2048_n.jpg","is_clip":true,"item_type":"video","item_type_label":"Video","language_label":"English","media_credit":"RFE","micro_label":"Video report","micro_label_kind":"video","network_label":"RFE/RL","network_logo_url":"/static/uploads/direct_network_logos/rfe_rl_e69d397fdd7d.png","published_at":"2026-07-01T19:17:44.200000","published_at_display":"1 Jul 2026, 19:17 GMT","sequence_badge_label":null,"sequence_count":null,"sequence_count_label":null,"sequence_frames":[],"sequence_kind":null,"source_name":"rferl_direct","source_name_label":"RFE/RL Direct","source_type":"direct_api","summary":"Residents of Iranian cities say it's increasingly common for women to go out without a head scarf, a violation that previously would have resulted in harassment or detention. In a year when Iran has been shaken by mass protests and war, it appears there's less focus on enforcing the country's strict dress code. But one rights activist pointed out to RFE/RL's Radio Farda that greater permissiveness does not mean the law itself has changed.","title":"More Iranian Women Go Hijab-Free As Dress Code Enforcement Appears To Slacken","topic":"Iran","translation_language":"","url":"https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/07/5/51/51f973c8-9a28-4e64-1617-08decd1d5d42_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1d76047","video_url":"https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/07/5/51/51f973c8-9a28-4e64-1617-08decd1d5d42_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1d76047"},{"article_body_paragraphs":[],"audio_source_url":null,"author":"RFE/RL's Radio Farda, Will Tizard","available_dubs":[],"downloadable_assets":["https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/06/8/86/863f9dc8-9155-485a-2ce0-08decd1f5434_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1d17e0c"],"duration_display":"1:41","duration_seconds":101.01,"embed_url":null,"id":17,"image_caption":null,"image_url":"https://gdb.rferl.org/0a0f69b7-a106-4d92-127f-08decad58b60_mw2048_mh2048_n.jpg","is_clip":true,"item_type":"video","item_type_label":"Video","language_label":"English","media_credit":"RFE","micro_label":"Video report","micro_label_kind":"video","network_label":"RFE/RL","network_logo_url":"/static/uploads/direct_network_logos/rfe_rl_e69d397fdd7d.png","published_at":"2026-06-26T16:31:56.070000","published_at_display":"26 Jun 2026, 16:31 GMT","sequence_badge_label":null,"sequence_count":null,"sequence_count_label":null,"sequence_frames":[],"sequence_kind":null,"source_name":"rferl_direct","source_name_label":"RFE/RL Direct","source_type":"direct_api","summary":"Consumers in Iran report they are struggling to afford a staple foodstuff: bread. One listener to RFE/RL's Radio Farda calls prices \"horrific,\" while a baker explains he is trying to shield his customers from his own rocketing expenses for rent and utilities.","title":"Bread Prices Have Doubled As Iran Faces Crushing Inflation","topic":"Iran","translation_language":"","url":"https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/06/8/86/863f9dc8-9155-485a-2ce0-08decd1f5434_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1d17e0c","video_url":"https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/06/8/86/863f9dc8-9155-485a-2ce0-08decd1f5434_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1d17e0c"},{"article_body_paragraphs":[],"audio_source_url":null,"author":"RFE/RL, Will Tizard","available_dubs":[],"downloadable_assets":["https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/06/7/7e/7ec4358d-f937-4146-3d08-08decacf94d0_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1c791f3"],"duration_display":"1:45","duration_seconds":105.08,"embed_url":null,"id":2,"image_caption":null,"image_url":"https://gdb.rferl.org/194b9d11-0a27-49d9-1131-08decad58b60_mw2048_mh2048_n.jpg","is_clip":true,"item_type":"video","item_type_label":"Video","language_label":"English","media_credit":"RFE","micro_label":"Video report","micro_label_kind":"video","network_label":"RFE/RL","network_logo_url":"/static/uploads/direct_network_logos/rfe_rl_e69d397fdd7d.png","published_at":"2026-06-19T19:33:02.837000","published_at_display":"19 Jun 2026, 19:33 GMT","sequence_badge_label":null,"sequence_count":null,"sequence_count_label":null,"sequence_frames":[],"sequence_kind":null,"source_name":"rferl_direct","source_name_label":"RFE/RL Direct","source_type":"direct_api","summary":"Iranian-born author Marjane Satrapi, who wrote the hit graphic novel Persepolis, was laid to rest on June 19 in Paris amid tributes honoring her work. Her graphic novel was later adapted into a Cannes-winning animated film. Known for her wit, provocative and irreverent storytelling, and outspoken positions on human rights, Satrapi was buried at P\u00e8re Lachaise Cemetery amid commemorations from international artists.","title":"Iranian Artist, Activist, And Filmmaker Marjane Satrapi Honored At Paris Memorial","topic":"Iran","translation_language":"","url":"https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/06/7/7e/7ec4358d-f937-4146-3d08-08decacf94d0_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1c791f3","video_url":"https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/06/7/7e/7ec4358d-f937-4146-3d08-08decacf94d0_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1c791f3"},{"article_body_paragraphs":[],"audio_source_url":null,"author":"RFE/RL's Radio Farda, Will Tizard","available_dubs":[],"downloadable_assets":["https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/06/b/bf/bf8a7971-f09a-4538-3cc4-08decacf94d0_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1c6e256"],"duration_display":"1:43","duration_seconds":103.08,"embed_url":null,"id":3,"image_caption":null,"image_url":"https://gdb.rferl.org/8885d522-17d1-4853-13d8-08decd1d5d42_mw2048_mh2048_n.jpg","is_clip":true,"item_type":"video","item_type_label":"Video","language_label":"English","media_credit":"RFE","micro_label":"Video report","micro_label_kind":"video","network_label":"RFE/RL","network_logo_url":"/static/uploads/direct_network_logos/rfe_rl_e69d397fdd7d.png","published_at":"2026-06-18T14:26:54.710000","published_at_display":"18 Jun 2026, 14:26 GMT","sequence_badge_label":null,"sequence_count":null,"sequence_count_label":null,"sequence_frames":[],"sequence_kind":null,"source_name":"rferl_direct","source_name_label":"RFE/RL Direct","source_type":"direct_api","summary":"Iranian authorities have sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi to a punishment of 74 lashes for performing in a YouTube video that has racked up 2.9 million views over the last two years. Ahmadi sang the well-known patriotic song From The Blood Of The Youth to an empty theater space in 2024 with the help of eight musicians and crew. They have also been sentenced to flogging, a travel ban, and a prohibition on any \"artistic activities\" for the next two years. Ahmadi was accused of \"offending public decency\" after she performed without a hijab, the head covering mandated by Iranian morality police.","title":"74 Lashes For A Song: Iranian Artist Sentenced For Virtual Concert","topic":"Iran","translation_language":"","url":"https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/06/b/bf/bf8a7971-f09a-4538-3cc4-08decacf94d0_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1c6e256","video_url":"https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/06/b/bf/bf8a7971-f09a-4538-3cc4-08decacf94d0_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1c6e256"},{"article_body_paragraphs":[],"audio_source_url":null,"author":"RFE/RL's Radio Farda, Will Tizard","available_dubs":[],"downloadable_assets":["https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/06/a/a7/a74a767e-746c-4531-e6c5-08debadc7311_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1bc99a7"],"duration_display":"1:25","duration_seconds":85.29,"embed_url":null,"id":9,"image_caption":null,"image_url":"https://gdb.rferl.org/79c70d9a-358e-4fa3-16eb-08debadc4af7_mw2048_mh2048_n.jpg","is_clip":true,"item_type":"video","item_type_label":"Video","language_label":"English","media_credit":"RFE","micro_label":"Video report","micro_label_kind":"video","network_label":"RFE/RL","network_logo_url":"/static/uploads/direct_network_logos/rfe_rl_e69d397fdd7d.png","published_at":"2026-06-11T11:52:09.497000","published_at_display":"11 Jun 2026, 11:52 GMT","sequence_badge_label":null,"sequence_count":null,"sequence_count_label":null,"sequence_frames":[],"sequence_kind":null,"source_name":"rferl_direct","source_name_label":"RFE/RL Direct","source_type":"direct_api","summary":"The United States and Iran have traded strikes for a second consecutive day as tensions escalate in the Middle East. US Central Command released video late on June 10 of new strikes targeting Iranian military sites. Iran responded by attacking US allies in the Persian Gulf region. Several homes were damaged in Bahrain after debris fell from intercepted Iranian drones. Despite the escalation, both sides said talks to reach a peace deal are still continuing.","title":"Middle East Tensions Escalate As US, Iran Exchange Strikes For Second Day","topic":"Iran","translation_language":"","url":"https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/06/a/a7/a74a767e-746c-4531-e6c5-08debadc7311_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1bc99a7","video_url":"https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/06/a/a7/a74a767e-746c-4531-e6c5-08debadc7311_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1bc99a7"},{"article_body_paragraphs":[],"audio_source_url":null,"author":"RFE/RL's Radio Farda, Will Tizard","available_dubs":[],"downloadable_assets":["https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/06/6/63/63583972-27e4-4e6a-8f0e-08debadc418c_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1b88b13"],"duration_display":"2:43","duration_seconds":163.24,"embed_url":null,"id":12,"image_caption":null,"image_url":"https://gdb.rferl.org/39aa8d56-c50e-49c7-e578-08debadc7311_cx14_cy6_cw79_mw2048_mh2048_n.jpg","is_clip":true,"item_type":"video","item_type_label":"Video","language_label":"English","media_credit":"RFE","micro_label":"Video report","micro_label_kind":"video","network_label":"RFE/RL","network_logo_url":"/static/uploads/direct_network_logos/rfe_rl_e69d397fdd7d.png","published_at":"2026-06-08T10:06:01.233000","published_at_display":"8 Jun 2026, 10:06 GMT","sequence_badge_label":null,"sequence_count":null,"sequence_count_label":null,"sequence_frames":[],"sequence_kind":null,"source_name":"rferl_direct","source_name_label":"RFE/RL Direct","source_type":"direct_api","summary":"More than three months into Iran's conflict with the United States and Israel, Iranians inside the country say they are increasingly desperate about meeting basic needs. Some say they're down to one meal a day, meat is rare, and household appliances are sold off to pay utility bills that have tripled. Some Iranians have sent voice messages to RFE/RL's Radio Farda recounting the deepening economic hardship amid a tense cease-fire with the United States and Israel.","title":"No Meat And Forced To Sell Belongings: Iranians Face Deepening Economic Crisis","topic":"Iran","translation_language":"","url":"https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/06/6/63/63583972-27e4-4e6a-8f0e-08debadc418c_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1b88b13","video_url":"https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/06/6/63/63583972-27e4-4e6a-8f0e-08debadc418c_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1b88b13"},{"article_body_paragraphs":[],"audio_source_url":null,"author":"RFE/RL's Radio Farda, Will Tizard","available_dubs":[],"downloadable_assets":["https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/06/e/ef/ef214754-f5c5-4f41-1503-08debadc4af7_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1afad7e"],"duration_display":"1:32","duration_seconds":92.6,"embed_url":null,"id":14,"image_caption":null,"image_url":"https://gdb.rferl.org/be837712-71a6-4a75-e4d2-08debadc7311_mw2048_mh2048_n.jpg","is_clip":true,"item_type":"video","item_type_label":"Video","language_label":"English","media_credit":"RFE","micro_label":"Video report","micro_label_kind":"video","network_label":"RFE/RL","network_logo_url":"/static/uploads/direct_network_logos/rfe_rl_e69d397fdd7d.png","published_at":"2026-06-01T16:42:38.253000","published_at_display":"1 Jun 2026, 16:42 GMT","sequence_badge_label":null,"sequence_count":null,"sequence_count_label":null,"sequence_frames":[],"sequence_kind":null,"source_name":"rferl_direct","source_name_label":"RFE/RL Direct","source_type":"direct_api","summary":"Two more men have been executed in Iran in connection with the January protests with human rights groups condemning growing repression in the country. Iran's judiciary announced on June 1 that the men were hanged after being convicted of attacking a mosque. More than 40 people have now been executed in Iran since the start of the war with the United States and Israel. An Iranian man was also sentenced to 10 years in prison for simply shooting video of protests that first erupted in December 2025 over economic hardship.","title":"Iran Executes 2 More Over January Protests, Jails Man 10 Years For Filming","topic":"Iran","translation_language":"","url":"https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/06/e/ef/ef214754-f5c5-4f41-1503-08debadc4af7_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1afad7e","video_url":"https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/06/e/ef/ef214754-f5c5-4f41-1503-08debadc4af7_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1afad7e"},{"article_body_paragraphs":[],"audio_source_url":null,"author":"RFE/RL's Radio Farda, Will Tizard","available_dubs":[],"downloadable_assets":["https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/03/6/60/60a2e8e9-d9c2-45b2-5661-08de3c91433d_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1f56ad6"],"duration_display":"1:16","duration_seconds":76.48,"embed_url":null,"id":942,"image_caption":null,"image_url":"https://gdb.rferl.org/51d393a6-f15d-4a66-565a-08de3c91433d_mw2048_mh2048_n.jpg","is_clip":true,"item_type":"video","item_type_label":"Video","language_label":"English","media_credit":"RFE","micro_label":"Video report","micro_label_kind":"video","network_label":"RFE/RL","network_logo_url":"/static/uploads/direct_network_logos/rfe_rl_e69d397fdd7d.png","published_at":"2026-03-20T15:30:39.833000","published_at_display":"20 Mar 2026, 15:30 GMT","sequence_badge_label":null,"sequence_count":null,"sequence_count_label":null,"sequence_frames":[],"sequence_kind":null,"source_name":"rferl_direct","source_name_label":"RFE/RL Direct","source_type":"direct_api","summary":"Human rights groups have condemned Iran's hanging of three men in the first executions over January protests and warned they fear more executions to come. Authorities in Iran are trying \"to frighten the public\" and keep them in line in order to remain in power, says Mahmoud Amiry-Moghaddam of the Oslo-based Iran Human Rights organization.","title":"Fears Spread Of More Executions After Iran Hangs 3 Over Protests","topic":"Iran","translation_language":"","url":"https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/03/6/60/60a2e8e9-d9c2-45b2-5661-08de3c91433d_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1f56ad6","video_url":"https://rfe-video-ns.akamaized.net/pangeavideo/2026/03/6/60/60a2e8e9-d9c2-45b2-5661-08de3c91433d_1080p.mp4?cb=ee1f56ad6"}],"next_num":null,"page":1,"pages":1,"per_page":20,"prev_num":null,"total":14}