They came in the small hours, just as the dormitories were settling down for the night.

Iran has hanged almost 50 people during the past three weeks, according to human rights groups.

Salman Rushdie is the subject of an Iranian computer game aimed at spreading the message about his "sin" against Islam to new generations.

Iranian security officials used batons and teargas to disperse thousands of protesters at a silent rally held in central Tehran.

Iran has announced that it's prepared to launch missiles at US bases throughout the Gulf within minutes of any attack on the Islamic Republic.

The Iranian authorities have accused Google Earth of being a tool for western spy agencies, and are now planning to launch an "Islamic" competitor.

Salman Rushdie, author of 'The Satanic Verses', is the subject of an Iranian computer game aimed at spreading the message about his "sin".

They came in the small hours, just as the dormitories were settling down for the night.