Iranian leader says country's cities are 'safe and sound' after what he called a failed attempt by the US to instigate a repeat the 2011 Arab uprisings in the Islamic Republic

Demonstrations are in their fifth week following the death of woman accused of a dress code violation

The death of 22-year-old Amini, after her arrest for allegedly breaching Iran's strict dress code for women, has fueled the biggest protests seen in the Islamic republic for years

Demonstration staged as show of support for women-led protests in Iran sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini

Authorities blame inmates for setting fire to prison uniforms, but blaze occurs amid ongoing rights protests in Iran

Notorious prison ablaze as anti-government demonstrations burn into second month

Festival says authorities confiscated his passport

Young women have been at the forefront of the demonstrations, shouting anti-government slogans, removing and burning their headscarves, and standing up to security forces

Topic is expected to be discussed by European Union foreign ministers in a meeting in Luxemburg on Monday