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Karaj

Coverage of Karaj in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 25 · 05:00 UTCMost recent: Jun 16 · 14:40 UTC
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Recent coverage
  • POLITICSJun 16 · 14:40 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    The Betrayal of Iran's People

    Sam Afshari, a 17-year-old Iranian boy, was killed by security forces during a peaceful protest in Karaj in January 2026. His family faced further abuse, including forced identification of his body and demands to sign a form labeling him a martyr. The incident occurred amid widespread repression in Iran, with UN officials documenting similar cases.

  • SECURITYJun 11 · 00:40 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    New blasts heard across Iran

    Fresh explosions were reported in Sirik in the south, Karaj in the west, and Abyek in Qazvin province across Iran.

  • WORLDApr 25 · 05:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Hanged under the cover of war: letters and videos tell stories of Iran’s death row victims

    Babak Alipour, an Iranian death row prisoner executed in March, shared testimonies about fellow inmates like 69-year-old Behrouz Ehsani and father of three Mehdi Hassani, highlighting their final moments before execution. The article details their experiences in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, emphasizing the human toll of Iran's death penalty system.