For Americans, the US invasion of Iraq was set like an elaborate game. US forces were to bravely buckle up and eliminate the enemies of democracy in Iraq. Propaganda was pouring in from all sides about Iraq’s Weapons of Mass destruction and more.

Edgar Hoover had been instrumental in carrying out a deadly program by the FBI called COINTELPRO, which stood for counter intelligence program against groups and activists wanting to bring about a change to the United States.

In this episode of Hidden Files, we share with you the story behind a special anniversary. One that Iranians commemorate around this time of year, usually by shedding tears and throwing flowers in the waters of Iran’s Persian Gulf.

Afghanistan's Bagram prison became known as the Guantanamo of Afghanistan. But in some ways, things were even worse there.

In this episode of Hidden Files, we'll dig deep in Shirin's case and that of others who have suffered just the same.

The Force Behind the Files: on Marzieh Hashemi's illegal arrest, how it helped ignite the idea for this show, and the path it aims to follow.

We’re media. We’re not mainstream. And we uncover files hidden from your eyes, so you can decide what needs to change and why and when and how.