There has been no official confirmation that the force, established in 2005 with the task of arresting people who violate the country’s dress code, are being taken off the streets.
The supreme court handed death sentences to the men for "their intelligence cooperation with the Zionist regime (Israel) and kidnapping", the judiciary's news agency said.
Iran's attorney general says the government is reviewing a decades-old law that requires women to cover their heads, as protests linked to the dress code continue for more than two months.
Top US diplomat Blinken designates many countries including Russia as "countries of particular concern" who he says engaged in severe violations of religious freedom, but takes no action against India, seen by Washington as a key emerging ally.
Christian Pulisic's 38th minute goal takes USA to the knockout round of 16 and Iran are out of the tournament.
24 years after Iran beat the US 2-1 in France, arch-rivals meet again on world football’s biggest stage.
During his first visit to Iran after taking office, Iraqi premier Mohammed Shia al Sudani says his government is determined not to allow any group or party to use Iraqi territory to disrupt Iran's security.
Iran on Friday scored twice deep into stoppage time to stun Wales and breathe new life into its World Cup campaign ahead.
After the thrilling finish in the Iran-Wales match, former German footballer and coach Jurgen Klinsmann made controversial remarks about Iran that immediately sparked a furor online.
The US Soccer Federation decided to forego Iran's official flag on social media accounts to show support for protesters, which sparked anger online as Tehran accused Washington of removing the name of God.
The United Nations Human Rights Council, through a vote, agreed to create an international fact-finding mission to probe all violations connected with Iran's response to the ongoing protests.
UN rights chief Volker Turk says Iran is in a full-fledged human rights crisis and calls for an independent and transparent investigative process into alleged violations of human rights.
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