sexual assault

Japanese protesters slam US serviceman’s sexual assault against teen girl

Tehran, IRNA - Protesters have demonstrated outside Japan’s Foreign Ministry in the capital Tokyo to condemn sexual violence committed by US military personnel stationed in their country.

By Seyyed Mohamad Javad Hasheninejad**

Heartbreaking fate of women in terrorist groups

Tehran, IRNA – The complex world of terrorist groups often portrays a distorted reality, particularly regarding the role of women. While some might envision women solely as victims, the picture is far more nuanced.

Fact-checking of CNN report: Is rape used to quell protests in Iran?

Tehran, IRNA – American news channel CNN on November 21 published a report that it described as investigative, claiming that “Iran’s security forces use rape to quell protests”. The Islamic Republic News Agency has conducted research to verify claims made in the report and determine whether the American news network has offered evidence to back up those claims. First, we take a brief look at the CNN report.