The story: The deadly collapse of a commercial building in the southwestern Iranian city of Abadan has raised questions about building codes—and their reportedly lax enforcement. As more bodies are retrieved from under the rubble, protesters have taken to the streets to demand accountability from the authorities.

The coverage: A large section of the high-rise Metropol building Abadan, which is under construction, collapsed on May 23.

• At least 29 people were killed in the collapse of the nascent building, with more bodies still being pulled from under the rubble...