Iran arrests Italian journalist and throws her 'in solitary confinement' after she 'released podcast about woman who rejected conservative values'
1 week, 6 days ago

Iran arrests Italian journalist and throws her 'in solitary confinement' after she 'released podcast about woman who rejected conservative values'

Daily Mail  

An Italian journalist has been arrested in Iran and thrown into solitary confinement after she released a podcast episode about a woman who had rejected her conservative values. Chora Media said Sala had left Rome for Iran on December 12 with a valid journalist visa and had conducted several interviews and produced three episodes of her 'Stories' podcast. Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, who was arrested by police in Tehran, Iran on December 19, 2024 according to Italy's foreign ministry, is seen in this undated selfie obtained from social media Italian sources with knowledge of the matter said she was 'very tired' but 'physically fine' Sala's employer added that she was being held in solitary confinement in Tehran's Evin prison and no reason had been given for her arrest. Chora said news of Sala's arrest was not immediately made public as her family and Italian authorities had hoped that keeping it quiet could help secure her swift release. Salas' arrest comes a few weeks after a female singer who refused to wear a hijab while singing in a virtual concert on YouTube was arrested Parastoo Ahmady, 27, was arrested in Sari City, capital of the northern province of Mazandaran Ahmady posted her concert on YouTube, saying: 'I am Parastoo, a girl who wants to sing for the people I love.

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Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from detention in Iran and returning home
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1 day, 9 hours ago

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from detention in Iran and returning home

Associated Press  

ROME — An Italian journalist detained in Iran for three weeks, whose fate became intertwined with that of an Iranian engineer wanted by the United States, was freed Wednesday and is heading home, Italian officials said. A plane carrying Cecilia Sala, 29, left Tehran after “intensive work on diplomatic and intelligence channels,” Premier Giorgia Meloni’s office said, adding that the …

Iran releases Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from jail
1 day, 20 hours ago

Iran releases Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from jail

Al Jazeera  

Tehran denies Sala’s December 19 detainment was linked to an Iranian businessman’s arrest in Italy on a US warrant. Iran has released journalist Cecilia Sala after three weeks in jail, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office says. She was detained three days after Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini was arrested at Milan’s Malpensa airport on a US warrant. The US Justice …

An Italian journalist is freed from detention in Iran and returns home
1 day, 20 hours ago

An Italian journalist is freed from detention in Iran and returns home

LA Times  

This image released Dec. 27 by Chora Media shows Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist who was detained on Dec. 19 as she was reporting in Iran, Italy’s foreign ministry said. In announcing that Sala was flying home, Meloni’s office said the premier had personally informed Sala’s parents and credited the release to the government’s “intensive work on diplomatic and intelligence …

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed in Iran after diplomatic efforts
Top News
1 day, 20 hours ago

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed in Iran after diplomatic efforts

India Today  

An Italian journalist detained in Iran for three weeks was freed Wednesday and returned home, after her fate had become intertwined with that of an Iranian engineer arrested in Italy and wanted by the United States. A plane carrying Cecilia Sala, 29, landed at Rome’s Ciampino airport, where Premier Giorgia Meloni was on hand to welcome her alongside Sala’s family …

Iran confirms arresting Italian journalist Cecilia Sala
1 week, 3 days ago

Iran confirms arresting Italian journalist Cecilia Sala

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Tehran confirmed Monday that an Italian journalist has been arrested on charges of violating the laws of the Islamic Republic of Iran, state media reported. The country’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, which oversees media activity, said in a statement that Cecilia Sala traveled to Iran on Dec. 13 on a journalist visa and …

Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, Italy denounces move
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1 week, 3 days ago

Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, Italy denounces move

Hindustan Times  

Iran confirmed on Monday that it had arrested Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for "violating the law", state media reported, a move that has been decried by Italy as "unacceptable". Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist who was detained on Dec. 19 as she was reporting in Iran "Cecilia Sala, an Italian citizen, travelled to Iran on December 13, 2024 with a …

Iran arrests Italian journalist, Rome suggests detention linked to efforts to free drone expert
1 week, 3 days ago

Iran arrests Italian journalist, Rome suggests detention linked to efforts to free drone expert

India TV News  

Iran on Monday confirmed that it has arrested an Italian journalist over charges of violating the laws of the Islamic Republic. The Ministry of Culture and Islamic Studies, which oversees media activity, said Cecilia Sala travelled to Iran on a journalist visa on December 13 and was arrested six days later. Italian media's big claim Italian media has claimed that …

Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist, state media reports
1 week, 3 days ago

Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist, state media reports

CNN  

CNN — Iran has confirmed the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, state news agency IRNA said, citing the Iranian Ministry of Culture. Sala was reporting in the Iranian capital when she was “stopped by Tehran police” on December 19, the Italian foreign ministry statement said, adding that the foreign ministry “has worked with the Iranian authorities to clarify the …

Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist, state media reports
1 week, 3 days ago

Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist, state media reports

CNN  

CNN — Iran has confirmed the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, state news agency IRNA said, citing the Iranian Ministry of Culture. Sala was reporting in the Iranian capital when she was “stopped by Tehran police” on December 19, the Italian foreign ministry statement said, adding that the foreign ministry “has worked with the Iranian authorities to clarify the …

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala detained by police while reporting in Iran
1 week, 6 days ago

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala detained by police while reporting in Iran

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Italian journalist who was …

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala detained by police while reporting in Iran
1 week, 6 days ago

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala detained by police while reporting in Iran

Associated Press  

ROME — An Italian journalist who was reporting in Tehran has been detained by the Iranian police, Italy’s foreign ministry said in a statement Friday. Cecilia Sala was reporting in the Iranian capital when she was detained on Dec. 19, the ministry said, adding that it was working with Iranian authorities “to clarify the legal situation of Sala and to …

Italian journalist under arrest for more than a week in Iran, says Italy
1 week, 6 days ago

Italian journalist under arrest for more than a week in Iran, says Italy

Hindustan Times  

ROME -An Italian journalist has been under arrest in Iran for more than a week, Italy's foreign ministry said on Friday, adding it was following the case with the "utmost attention". Italian journalist under arrest for more than a week in Iran, says Italy Cecilia Sala, 29, works for newspaper Il Foglio and for podcast company Chora Media. Chora Media …

Italy says working to free journalist under arrest in Iran for over a week
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1 week, 6 days ago

Italy says working to free journalist under arrest in Iran for over a week

Al Jazeera  

Cecilia Sala, 29, who works for Il Foglio and Chora Media, was arrested in Tehran on December 19, authorities said. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said in a statement that it was “working with the Iranian authorities to clarify Cecilia Sala’s legal situation and to verify the conditions of her detention”. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto – …

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala arrested in Tehran, Italy says
1 week, 6 days ago

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala arrested in Tehran, Italy says

CNN  

CNN — Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been detained in Tehran, Italy’s foreign ministry said in a statement Friday. Sala was reporting in the Iranian capital when she was “stopped by Tehran police” on December 19, the statement said, adding that the foreign ministry “has worked with the Iranian authorities to clarify the legal situation of Cecilia Sala and to …

Iranian singer, 27, who was arrested for refusing to wear a hijab while performing at a virtual concert on YouTube 'is bailed for £560,000'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Iranian singer, 27, who was arrested for refusing to wear a hijab while performing at a virtual concert on YouTube 'is bailed for £560,000'

Daily Mail  

A female Iranian singer who refused to wear a hijab and was arrested for not adhering to the strict Islamic dress code has been freed on bail for £560,000. Image shows a massive bruise on the woman's back as she holds a slogan that says: 'Woman, Life, Freedom' The interior ministry and Tehran's prosecutor launched probes into the case of …

Iran arrests YouTube singer for streaming concert without hijab
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Iran arrests YouTube singer for streaming concert without hijab

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Iranian underground singer and …

Iran: Singer Arrested After Performing Virtual Concert Without Hijab
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Iran: Singer Arrested After Performing Virtual Concert Without Hijab

ABP News  

A female singer has been arrested by Iranian authorities after she performed a virtual concert on YouTube without wearing hijab, said a lawyer, reported Associated Press. Parastoo Ahmady, 27, was arrested on Saturday in Sari City, the capital of the northern province of Mazandaran, said the Iranian lawyer Milad Panahipour. On Thursday, a case was filed by the judiciary against …

Iran arrests singer for performing virtual YouTube concert without wearing hijab
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Iran arrests singer for performing virtual YouTube concert without wearing hijab

India Today  

Iranian authorities have arrested Parastoo Ahmadi, a 27-year-old singer, after she posted a virtual concert on YouTube in which she performed without wearing a hijab. Ahmadi's online concert, which featured her singing in a black strappy bodycon dress alongside four male musicians, has drawn significant attention, amassing over 1.4 million views. Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran has maintained strict …

YouTube singer arrested in Iran after performing an online concert while not wearing a hijab
Top News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

YouTube singer arrested in Iran after performing an online concert while not wearing a hijab

The Hindu  

Iranian authorities have arrested a female singer who performed a virtual concert on YouTube, a lawyer said. On Thursday, the judiciary had filed a case regarding Ahmady’s concert performance, in which she performed wearing a long black sleeveless and collarless dress, but no hijab. Panahipour told The Associated Press: “Unfortunately, we do not know the charges against Ms. Ahmady, who …

Iranian singer who performed without hijab to face ‘appropriate action’, judiciary says
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Iranian singer who performed without hijab to face ‘appropriate action’, judiciary says

Hindustan Times  

An Iranian singer who performed at an online concert without wearing a hijab in defiance of the strict dress code of the Islamic Republic faces prosecution after the country's judiciary took notice of the “violation of legal and religious standards” by her. Screengrab from Paroosa Ahmadi's online concert Parastoo Ahmadi streamed the concert on her YouTube channel late Wednesday. The …

Iran: Female student who stripped in defiance might be subjected to 'torture' in psychiatric unit, rights groups say
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2 months ago

Iran: Female student who stripped in defiance might be subjected to 'torture' in psychiatric unit, rights groups say

Firstpost  

The woman, named Ahoo Daryaei on social media, has been declared mentally unfit and a “troubled individual” by the Iranian government after a video of her walking around half-naked at the Islamic Azad University in Tehran became viral The female university student who stripped to her underwear in defiance is reportedly admitted to a psychiatric unit in Iran and human …

Desperate pleas for release of Iranian student who stripped to her underwear in protest over hijab laws as activist warns her life is in danger after she was arrested and taken to a mental hospital
2 months ago

Desperate pleas for release of Iranian student who stripped to her underwear in protest over hijab laws as activist warns her life is in danger after she was arrested and taken to a mental hospital

Daily Mail  

Desperate pleas have been made for the release of an Iranian student who stripped to her underwear over strict hijab laws, as an activist has warned her life is now in danger. The unnamed woman was arrested and taken to a mental hospital by morality police on Saturday after being spotted walking around Tehran's Islamic Azad University in her underwear. …

Iranian Woman Arrested for Stripping in University Protest Against Dress Code
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2 months ago

Iranian Woman Arrested for Stripping in University Protest Against Dress Code

ABP News  

An Iranian woman has been arrested for her protest against the country's strict Islamic dress code. The incident took place after the woman had a confrontation with members of the Basij, an Iranian volunteer paramilitary group, who ripped her headscarf and tore at her clothes inside the Tehran University.

Iran arrests female student who stripped to protest harassment
2 months ago

Iran arrests female student who stripped to protest harassment

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The woman was reportedly assaulted, …

As Iran’s presidential vote looms, tensions boil over renewed headscarf crackdown
6 months, 2 weeks ago

As Iran’s presidential vote looms, tensions boil over renewed headscarf crackdown

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Seemingly every afternoon in Iran’s capital, police vans rush to major Tehran squares and intersections to search for women with loose headscarves and those who dare not to wear them at all. Iran’s national police chief, Gen. Ahmad Reza Radan, has alleged without providing evidence that the country’s enemies plan to transform the nation’s culture …

Iran launches aggressive crackdown on women who defy strict Islamic dress code
7 months, 1 week ago

Iran launches aggressive crackdown on women who defy strict Islamic dress code

NPR  

Iran launches aggressive crackdown on women who defy strict Islamic dress code LEILA FADEL, HOST: Last month, Iran launched an aggressive new crackdown on women who defy the country's strict Islamic dress code. PETER KENYON, BYLINE: The nationwide protests sparked by the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, Mahsa Amini, in the custody of the morality police may have died …

Iran's violent new hijab crackdown is caught on camera with women bundled into vans by 'morality police' and victims claiming they have been brutally beaten and sexually assaulted
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran's violent new hijab crackdown is caught on camera with women bundled into vans by 'morality police' and victims claiming they have been brutally beaten and sexually assaulted

Daily Mail  

Iran's so-called 'morality police' have intensified their enforcement of the country's draconian hijab restrictions in several cities over the past week. Iran 's morality police have intensified their enforcement of the country's draconian hijab restrictions in several cities over the past week, with footage emerging from the country of officers rounding up women and bundling them into white vans Suspected …

Iran sends a hip-hop artist who rapped about hijab protests back to jail
1 year, 1 month ago

Iran sends a hip-hop artist who rapped about hijab protests back to jail

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran sent a popular rapper back to jail less that two weeks after his release from prison on bail, an Iranian news website reported Thursday. Mizanonline.ir, an online news outlet affiliated with Iran’s judiciary, said authorities arrested Toomaj Salehi on a new charge of “spreading lies and violation of public opinion.” Salehi was released from …

Iranian teen injured on Tehran Metro while not wearing a head scarf has died, state media says
1 year, 2 months ago

Iranian teen injured on Tehran Metro while not wearing a head scarf has died, state media says

The Independent  

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Iranian girl in critical condition after alleged assault over hijab by authorities
1 year, 3 months ago

Iranian girl in critical condition after alleged assault over hijab by authorities

India Today  

An Iranian teenaged girl is in critical condition in hospital, two prominent rights activists told Reuters on Wednesday, after falling into a coma following what they said was a confrontation with agents in the Tehran metro for violating the hijab law. The second activist said security forces had forbidden Geravand's parents from posting her picture on social media or from …

Iran: Moral Police return to streets, with renewed campaign imposing Hijab
1 year, 5 months ago

Iran: Moral Police return to streets, with renewed campaign imposing Hijab

Live Mint  

Iran's infamous moral police have returned to the streets ‘policing’ women and their attire, despite mass protests that rocked the nations threatening their government, after the death of Mahsa Amini. The Moral Police with the backing of the Iranian authorities were seen abck on streets, 10 months after the death of a woman in their custody sparked nationwide protests. The …

Iran’s morality police return after protests in a new campaign to impose Islamic dress on women
1 year, 5 months ago

Iran’s morality police return after protests in a new campaign to impose Islamic dress on women

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian authorities on Sunday announced a new campaign to force women to wear the Islamic headscarf and morality police returned to the streets 10 months after the death of a woman in their custody sparked nationwide protests. The morality police had largely pulled back following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini last September, as authorities …

'I am free': Iran woman activist released after over four years in jail
1 year, 9 months ago

'I am free': Iran woman activist released after over four years in jail

Firstpost  

Paris: Iranian authorities on Wednesday released the activist and journalist Sepideh Gholian after over four years in prison, she announced on her social media accounts. Gholian, 28, one of the most prominent women held in Iran and seen as a political prisoner by activists, was first detained in 2018 after reporting on a labour protest in the west of Iran. …

Taraneh Alidoosti: Iran authorities arrest renowned actress for supporting demonstrators
2 years ago

Taraneh Alidoosti: Iran authorities arrest renowned actress for supporting demonstrators

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Iran authorities have arrested a …

Iran: Authorities arrest actress of Oscar-winning movie on charges of spreading falsehoods about anti-hijab protests
2 years ago

Iran: Authorities arrest actress of Oscar-winning movie on charges of spreading falsehoods about anti-hijab protests

Firstpost  

The report by IRNA said Taraneh Alidoosti, star of the Oscar-winning movie ‘The Salesman,’ was detained a week after she made a post on Instagram expressing solidarity with the first man recently executed for crimes allegedly committed during the protests Cairo: Iranian authorities arrested one of the country’s most renowned actresses Saturday on charges of spreading falsehoods about nationwide protests …

Iran authorities arrest actress of Oscar-winning movie
2 years ago

Iran authorities arrest actress of Oscar-winning movie

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Iranian authorities arrested one of the country’s most renowned actresses Saturday on charges of spreading falsehoods about nationwide protests that grip the country, state media said. The report by IRNA said Taraneh Alidoosti, star of the Oscar-winning movie “The Salesman,” was detained a week after she made a post on Instagram expressing solidarity with the first man recently …

Iran authorities arrest Oscar-winning actor Taraneh Alidoosti
2 years ago

Iran authorities arrest Oscar-winning actor Taraneh Alidoosti

The Hindu  

Iranian authorities arrested one of the country’s most famous actors, Taraneh Alidoosti, on charges of spreading falsehoods about nationwide protests that grip the country, state media said Saturday. The report by IRNA said Taraneh Alidoosti, star of the Oscar-winning movie “The Salesman,” was detained a week after she made a post on Instagram expressing solidarity with the first man recently …

Famous Iranian actress arrested after supporting protesters
2 years ago

Famous Iranian actress arrested after supporting protesters

Al Jazeera  

Taraneh Alidoosti was jailed after she expressed solidarity with a man recently executed over protests. Iranian authorities arrested one of the country’s most famous actresses on charges of spreading falsehoods about nationwide protests that grip the country, state media said on Saturday. The report by the Islamic Republic News Agency said Taraneh Alidoosti, star of the Oscar-winning movie, The Salesman, …

Iran hijab row: Police targeting women protests especially on their faces, breasts and genitals: Report
2 years ago

Iran hijab row: Police targeting women protests especially on their faces, breasts and genitals: Report

India TV News  

Iran hijab row: A shocking media report claimed that Iranian security forces are now targeting the private parts, faces and other vital organs of female protestors to spread fear among the women demonstrators. One of the physicians told the UK-based media outlet that the security forces were targetting women's faces and private parts as they have an inferiority complex and …

Confusion over Iran’s religious police as women drop hijab
2 years, 1 month ago

Confusion over Iran’s religious police as women drop hijab

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Confusion over the status of Iran’s religious police grew as state media cast doubt on reports the force had been shut down. The morality police, established in 2005, are tasked with enforcing Iran’s restrictions on public behavior and strict dress codes — particularly on women, who are required to wear the hijab, or headscarf, and loose-fitting clothes. On …

Iranian security forces arrest a woman for eating at restaurant in public without her hijab, family says
2 years, 3 months ago

Iranian security forces arrest a woman for eating at restaurant in public without her hijab, family says

CNN  

CNN — Iranian security forces arrested a woman after a photo of her and another woman eating at a Tehran restaurant without their head scarves was widely circulated online, her family said Friday. In recent days, security forces have reportedly detained several influential Iranians, including writer and poet Mona Borzouei, Iranian football player Hossein Mahini, and the daughter of former …

Iran: Women take off Hijab, protest Mahsa Amini's death after detention by 'Morality Police' | VIDEO
2 years, 3 months ago

Iran: Women take off Hijab, protest Mahsa Amini's death after detention by 'Morality Police' | VIDEO

India TV News  

Highlights Several Iranian women took to the streets in Western Iran on Saturday. Iranian women protest: Several Iranian women took to the streets in Western Iran on Saturday, and took off their Hijabs as a mark of protest against the death of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being detained by the 'morality police'. Multiple videos that are going …

Iranian women removing headscarves to protest mandatory hijab laws
2 years, 5 months ago

Iranian women removing headscarves to protest mandatory hijab laws

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The authorities announced 12 July as “Hijab and Chastity Day” - meaning events will be held …

Iran: Teenage girls arrested for not wearing hijab during skateboarding event
2 years, 6 months ago

Iran: Teenage girls arrested for not wearing hijab during skateboarding event

Op India  

Iranian officials have reportedly arrested a number of juvenile girls and others for not wearing hijabs during a skateboarding event in Shiraz, a city in southern Iran. A video purportedly depicting Tuesday’s ‘Go Skateboarding Day’ celebration on Chamran Boulevard in Shiraz went viral on social media in Iran, infuriating orthodox religious conservatives in a country where all women and young …

Iranian women defy threat of decade-long jail sentence by taking photos of themselves without headscarves
5 years, 5 months ago

Iranian women defy threat of decade-long jail sentence by taking photos of themselves without headscarves

The Independent  

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Iranian Woman's Struggle for Freedom and Expression Under the Hijab Mandate
6 years, 10 months ago

Iranian Woman's Struggle for Freedom and Expression Under the Hijab Mandate

CNN  

A young woman stands on top of a utility box, holding a white headscarf aloft in front of a crowd of one-eyed monsters, her medusa-like hair cascading over her shoulders. The scene comes from an animated video created by Samin, a 32-year-old motion graphics animator from Tehran, with the help of her boyfriend, an illustrator. Together the couple have been …

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