Iran: special report

As a new film is released about a woman stoned to death in Iran, its director tells Channel 4 News why he hopes it becomes a call to action to help Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani

Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s tour of southern Lebanon is as troubling for some Arab countries as it is for Israel, writes International Editor Lindsey Hilsum.

Lindsey Hilsum writes on the why the Islamic Republic of Iran is so important not only to the Middle East but to the world.

International pressure has saved one woman in Iran from being stoned to death but at least 10 people are still facing the cruel punishment, Channel 4 News discovers.

The story of a woman sentenced to death by stoning in Iran has sparked international outrage. Channel 4 News speaks to campaigners and explains the laws surrounding a “medieval punishment”.

Channel 4 News reveals Taliban insurgents fighting British and US forces are being supported by Iranian weapons – mines, mortars and plastic explosives – smuggled over the border, writes Nima Elbagir.

Against a backdrop of growing diplomatic tensions, the nuclear question and increasing reports of human rights abuse, Iran marked the 31st anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution in February 2010.

A former member of the Iranian Basij militia tells Channel 4 News International Editor Lindsey Hilsum that he was jailed and mistreated for refusing to assault opposition protesters.

The full interview with a former member of the Iranian Basij militia, who describes his mistreatment in jail for refusing to assault opposition protesters.

Thirty-one years ago, wedged amongst a chanting, seething sea of black-clad women moving through downtown Tehran, we knew were in on a moment in history – writes Jon Snow.

The fiancé of an Iranian woman killed during election protests tells Channel 4 News Neda was a “thinker” who was able to “affect the opinions of people worldwide”.

Student Neda Soltan became a martyr of Iran’s struggles when she was shot dead during election protests. Her fiancé spoke to Channel 4 News about how she became a symbol of the opposition movement.

In a full and frank interview President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad tells Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow that Iran is “solid and united” and defended his right to develop nuclear power.

A former member of Iran’s Basij militia describes to Lindsey Hilsum his shame at “watching people die” after disputed elections as Channel 4 News reveals exclusive footage of protesters under fire.

A defecting member of the infamous Basij militia, the men who wounded and killed in the aftermath of the Iran elections in the summer, talks to Lindsey Hilsum about what he witnessed.