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Iran • Capital City
45 films
In October 1943, a formal agreement between the Allies led to the formation of a United Nations commission on war crimes against the Axis powers.
The CIA uses a fake movie in Operation Hollywood to rescue Americans from Tehran in 1979.
Pushkin, a charming fugitive and the host's father, navigates a life of evasion from Neon Ham Media and Sony Music Entertainment while connections to drug trafficking emerge through businessman Angel's dealings in Brooklyn.
Narges Mohammadi has been imprisoned 16 times for her activism against human rights violations in Iran, where she remains incarcerated today.
A 17-year-old girl is arrested in Iran for dancing and forced to confess on state television, sparking a viral protest for women's rights.
Iranian exiles use media to provoke regime change in Iran through satellite broadcasts.
Tensions rise in Tehran as Israel targets Iran's nuclear facilities in June confrontations.
Tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and Trump clash over tanker attacks.
Tensions between Washington and Tehran rise after the killing of Qassem Soleimani by a US drone strike.
Iran's surprising drugs policy under President Ahmadinejad contrasts sharply with Western approaches.
Pastor Martens offers sanctuary to refugees in his church basement, where ten men face deportation after fleeing religious persecution in Iran and Afghanistan.
A fan in Tehran tells Conan O'Brien that his parents would recognize Bill Burr as a funny guy from Massachusetts with red hair.
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, key to Iran's nuclear programme, is assassinated using a satellite-controlled weapon.
In Tehran, Tony Mendez uses Hollywood tricks to rescue six U.S. diplomats in danger.
Iran faces EU sanctions amid protests following a woman's death in police custody.
Ben Affleck discusses Argo and its satirical take on the 1979 Tehran hostage crisis.
Tehran seizes a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting concern from Jeremy Hunt.
Iran and China plan to sign 20 cooperation agreements during a State visit, as Tehran seeks to strengthen ties amid ongoing U.S. sanctions.
President Vladimir Zelinski warns of Russian plans to attack a hydroelectric dam in Ukraine.
Moscow may further reduce gas deliveries to Europe, raising concerns for the winter ahead.
With almost 9,000 members, Tehran's Jewish community remains the largest in the Middle East outside of Israel, despite significant declines since 1979.
Global powers warn of increased danger after the US kills Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad.
In Tehran, Friday prayers at a conservative shrine reveal the complex sentiments of Iranians, including support for the Islamic headscarf and protests against the West.
Major powers and Iran agree to meet again over nuclear program talks in Tehran.
Ayatollah Khamenei condemns Trump during a Friday sermon in Tehran, calling his support a pretense.
Thomas Erdbrink reveals life inside Iran, showcasing private encounters and societal challenges.
Protests in Tehran follow the military's admission of shooting down a civilian plane.
Hassan Rouhani, President of Iran, warns Donald Trump about the potential for conflict, labeling it the 'mother of all wars' amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenski reports intensified Russian drone strikes on Kiev.
Mike Pompeo calls Iran's strike on Saudi oil facilities an act of war amid rising tensions.
Iran's Supreme Leader warns of retaliation after the U.S. kills Qassem Soleimani.
Tens of thousands mourn Soleimani in Baghdad, chanting 'death to America' at his funeral.
A plane crash near Tehran kills 176, including three Britons and prompts flight suspensions from Ukraine.
Trump confirms the US shot down an Iranian drone amid rising tensions with Iran.
President Donald Trump warns Iran of great force if it attacks US targets in the Middle East.
President Trump warns of retaliation as Iran mourns Qasem Soleimani's death on Friday.
A Ukrainian Boeing 737 crashes in Iran, killing more than 170 people on board.
Iran partially withdraws from the nuclear deal in response to Trump's actions one year prior.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns of retaliation after General Qassem Soleimani is killed in Iraq.
US officials confirm an Iranian missile shot down a plane in Tehran, causing tragic loss of lives.
A Ukrainian International Airlines passenger plane crashes shortly after takeoff from Tehran, resulting in the deaths of all 176 people on board.
Luke Wall reports from Tehran on protests sparked by fuel price hikes and high death tolls.
Activists hack Iranian TV to protest Ayatollah Ali Harmony amid Masa Amini's death.
Tensions rise between the U.S. and Iran over Shia militias and the nuclear deal.
Boris Johnson faces a diplomatic crisis with Iran over a seized British tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
