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In Prosecution of Turkey’s Halkbank, Supreme Court Issues a Mixed Ruling

The justices rejected key arguments from Halkbank, which is owned by the Turkish government. But they told a lower court to revisit one possible defense.

By Adam Liptak

Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Economic Conditions and Trends Iran Iranian Rial (Currency) Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Poverty Tehran (Iran) US Dollar (Currency)

Plunge in Currency Deepens Iran’s Economic Crisis

Years of Western sanctions are partly to blame for the crisis. But economists say poor management by the country’s authoritarian clerical rulers also plays a big part.

By Vivian Yee

Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Grammy Awards Hajipour, Shervin Iran Music Women's Rights

‘Baraye,’ the Anthem of Iran’s Protest Movement, Is Honored With a Grammy

Shervin Hajipour won in a new special merit category recognizing a song for social change. The song has become the anthem of protests that have swept through Iran in recent months.

By Farnaz Fassihi

Iran Movies No Bears (Movie) Panahi, Jafar

‘No Bears’ Review: A Film That Critiques Itself

The latest feature from Jafar Panahi, who is currently imprisoned in Iran, explores the subversive power and the ethical limitations of filmmaking.

By A.O. Scott