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Who was Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi?
7 months ago

Who was Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi?

ABC  

President Ebrahim Raisi was a contender to be Iran's next supreme leader before he died when his helicopter crashed in mountainous terrain in the country's north. Mr Raisi sits below only Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the country's power structure. Iran emboldened by shifting US policy Mr Raisi, 63, took a tough stance in now-moribund negotiations with six …

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Iran votes in first Parliamentary election since 2022 protests as questions over turnout loom
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran votes in first Parliamentary election since 2022 protests as questions over turnout loom

The Hindu  

Iran began voting on March 1 in its first parliamentary elections since the mass 2022 protests over its mandatory hijab laws after the death of Mahsa Amini, with questions looming over just how many people will turn out for the poll. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 84, will cast one of the first votes in an election that also …

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In Iran, snap checkpoints and university purges mark the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini protests
1 year, 3 months ago

In Iran, snap checkpoints and university purges mark the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini protests

The Independent  

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More protests? Iran detains Mahsa Amini's uncle ahead of her death anniversary
1 year, 3 months ago

More protests? Iran detains Mahsa Amini's uncle ahead of her death anniversary

Hindustan Times  

Iran's security forces detained a relative of Mahsa Amini days before the anniversary of her death in the custody of the morality police that sparked months of nationwide protests, news agency Reuters reported quoting a source close to the family said. As Iran fears revival of the unrest that rocked the country, authorities have increased their clamp down on dissent …

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Iran Protests: Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Pardons 'Tens Of Thousands' Of Prisoners
1 year, 10 months ago

Iran Protests: Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Pardons 'Tens Of Thousands' Of Prisoners

ABP News  

New Delhi: After a deadly state crackdown helped quell the nationwide unrest, Iran's supreme leader has pardoned "tens of thousands" of prisoners, including some who were arrested during recent anti-government protests, according to state news agency IRNA on Sunday. However, state media reports stated that the pardon granted by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was subject to conditions and would not apply …

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Watch: Eiffel Tower displays slogans in support of Iran anti-hijab protests
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: Eiffel Tower displays slogans in support of Iran anti-hijab protests

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of people held a march in France's Strasbourg in support of anti-hijab protests in Iran. Freedom" and “Stop Executions In Iran”- some of the chants of protesters of Iran- were seen on the Eiffel Tower. Protests in Iran began in September last year following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini who was arrested by Iran's controversial morality police for …

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Iran gives 5-year prison term to ex-president's daughter for ‘propaganda’
1 year, 11 months ago

Iran gives 5-year prison term to ex-president's daughter for ‘propaganda’

Hindustan Times  

The daughter of former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has been sentenced to five years in prison, her lawyer said. Although, charges against activist Faezeh Hashemi were not revealed, Tehran's public prosecutor indicted her last year on charges of "propaganda against the system", local media reported. Iran Anti-Hijab Protests: Faezeh Hashemi, daughter of Iran's former president Akbar Hashemi-Rafsanjani. In September …

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Iran & Women’s rights: How Gen Z is using social media to challenge patriarchal laws
2 years ago

Iran & Women’s rights: How Gen Z is using social media to challenge patriarchal laws

India TV News  

Iran has been going through a surgical phase in terms of women’s rights as the country witnessed unprecedented agitation against patriarchal hijab laws. But what makes this movement different is how young women are tapping into social media to elevate their own agency and challenge the country’s patriarchal laws. Although the constitutional revolution aimed to establish legal and social reforms …

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Iran conducts first protest-related execution
2 years ago

Iran conducts first protest-related execution

Al Jazeera  

The man was convicted of injuring a security guard with a knife, while others have been sentenced to death. Tehran, Iran – Iran has announced what is the first publicly known execution of a person convicted for an alleged crime stemming from the country’s ongoing protests. Demonstrating the speed with which Iranian authorities have vowed to prosecute cases linked with …

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UN rights body condemns Iran crackdown on protesters, sets up probe
2 years, 1 month ago

UN rights body condemns Iran crackdown on protesters, sets up probe

India Today  

The UN Human Rights Council voted Thursday to condemn the bloody crackdown on peaceful protests in Iran and create an independent fact-finding mission to investigate alleged abuses, particularly those committed against women and children. The United Nations’ top human rights official had earlier appealed to Iran’s government to halt the crackdown against protesters, but Tehran’s envoy at a special Human …

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Top US diplomat criticizes FIFA armband threat at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Top US diplomat criticizes FIFA armband threat at World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — America’s top diplomat on Tuesday criticized a decision by FIFA to threaten players at the World Cup with yellow cards if they wear armbands supporting inclusion and diversity. “We know that without workers, including many migrant workers, this World Cup simply would not have been possible,” Blinken said. “Qatar has made meaningful strides in recent years to …

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Iran attacks positions in northern Iraq targeting Kurdish groups
2 years, 1 month ago

Iran attacks positions in northern Iraq targeting Kurdish groups

Al Jazeera  

Iran says Kurdish separatist groups based in northern Iraq are destabilising Kurdish-majority provinces in western Iran as anti-government protests continue. Tehran, Iran – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has attacked positions in northern Iraq held by Kurdish groups, as anti-government protests continue in Iran’s Kurdish-majority western regions and elsewhere. The elite force’s ground division confirmed early on Monday that it …

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Iran, the power of football and protests back home during a World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Iran, the power of football and protests back home during a World Cup

New York Times  

Iran defeated Wales in a big game with major ramifications for Group B. “Even for the European-based players, the majority of their family will still be based in Iran.” Iran play England in their World Cup opener today And so any support from the players these past weeks and months has been indirect — not celebrating goals in the Iranian …

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Iran football legend Daei will not attend World Cup amid protests
2 years, 1 month ago

Iran football legend Daei will not attend World Cup amid protests

Al Jazeera  

Ali Daei said he will stay in Iran, expressed sympathy with families who lost loved ones during anti-government demonstrations. Tehran, Iran – Iranian football legend Ali Daei will not travel to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in solidarity with those participating in anti-government protests, which are in their eighth week despite a crackdown and internet restrictions. The 53-year-old …

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Iran Protests: Actor Taraneh Alidoosti poses without hijab
2 years, 1 month ago

Iran Protests: Actor Taraneh Alidoosti poses without hijab

Firstpost  

Taraneh Alidoosti’s apparent act of defiance comes as weeks of protests have rocked the country since the death of Mahsa Amini Tehran: One of Iran’s most prominent actors on Wednesday posted an image of herself on social media without the headscarf mandatory for women in the Islamic republic. Taraneh Alidoosti’s apparent act of defiance comes as weeks of protests have …

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Saudis tell US that Iran may attack the kingdom: Officials
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudis tell US that Iran may attack the kingdom: Officials

Al Jazeera  

United States says threats are concerning, and that it will defend Saudi Arabia and other Middle East allies. “We will not hesitate to act in the defence of our interests and partners in the region.” The Wall Street Journal newspaper first reported on Saudi Arabia sharing the intelligence with the US earlier on Tuesday. In October, the commander of Iran’s …

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Iran’s Gen Z movement and the hashtag wars
2 years, 2 months ago

Iran’s Gen Z movement and the hashtag wars

Al Jazeera  

The hashtag #MahsaAmini has close to 300 million tweets, but who is sending the tweets? Halla Mohieddeen: The Iranian government says the fire is unrelated to the protests, but for many Iranians, it’s hard to trust the government right now. Halla Mohieddeen: Holly says she’s seen different reactions from the influencers she follows. Halla Mohieddeen: At the time, the bill …

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Iran indicts dozens for inciting ‘riots’ amid persisting protests
2 years, 2 months ago

Iran indicts dozens for inciting ‘riots’ amid persisting protests

Al Jazeera  

Indictments come after the judiciary chief called for the fast-tracking of cases of those deemed ‘rioters’. The indictments come after Iran’s judiciary chief, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, had earlier ordered courts across the country to fast-track the cases of those arrested in connection with “riots” while last week, a top security official had issued a stern warning to participants. Meanwhile, Mohseni-Ejei, the …

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US issues more Iran sanctions over crackdown on protests
2 years, 2 months ago

US issues more Iran sanctions over crackdown on protests

Al Jazeera  

US targets top Iranian security officials for alleged role in ‘violent suppression’ of anti-government demonstrations. Washington, DC – The Biden administration has issued new sanctions against Iranian officials over what it called the “violent suppression of protests” following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody in Tehran. “The United States condemns the Iranian government’s Internet shutdown and continued violent …

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Iran’s Khamenei blames Israel, US in first comments on protests
2 years, 2 months ago

Iran’s Khamenei blames Israel, US in first comments on protests

Al Jazeera  

The supreme leader calls the anti-government protests, which began after the death of Mahsa Amini, ‘riots’. Tehran, Iran – Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has blamed the United States and Israel for protests that have gripped the country for more than two weeks, accusing the countries of trying to stop Iran’s “progress”. “In the accident that happened, a young …

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Turkish singer cuts hair on stage to support anti-hijab protests in Iran | Watch
2 years, 2 months ago

Turkish singer cuts hair on stage to support anti-hijab protests in Iran | Watch

India Today  

Turkish singer Melek Mosso joined a legion of women showing their support for the anti-hijab protests in Iran. Thank you Melek!#MahsaAmini #_ #IranProtests2022 pic.twitter.com/ZjISxjGkAL — Omid Memarian September 27, 2022 The protests erupted in Iran after the death of 22-year-old Mahasa Amini, who died after being in detention by morality police enforcing strict hijab rules on September 17. Video clips …

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Iran Hijab Row: Iran Witnesses Huge Protest Against Mahsa Amini's Death Over Hijab Controversy
2 years, 3 months ago

Iran Hijab Row: Iran Witnesses Huge Protest Against Mahsa Amini's Death Over Hijab Controversy

India TV News  

Updated on: September 21, 2022 8:32 IST Iran Hijab Row: Iran Witnesses Huge Protest Against Mahsa Amini's Death Over Hijab Controversy At least 3 persons were killed during protests, that intensified in several cities of Iran on Tuesday. Massive protests broke out after Mahsa Amini, an Iranian woman who died soon after she was detained by the morality police for …

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Iran’s president dismisses criticism as street protests over women’s rights turn deadly
2 years, 3 months ago

Iran’s president dismisses criticism as street protests over women’s rights turn deadly

LA Times  

As street protests in Iran turned increasingly deadly, President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday accused the West of maintaining a double standard on human rights. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Raisi attempted to deflect international outrage over the death last week of a 22-year-old woman in the custody of Iran’s so-called morality police. “Iran’s security forces will continue to …

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Explained: Iran's morality police, hijab and violent protests over woman's death
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained: Iran's morality police, hijab and violent protests over woman's death

Hindustan Times  

Fresh protests broke out in Iran on Monday over the death of Mahsa Amini who had been arrested by the country's "morality police" for not wearing a hijab, AFP reported citing local media. The major cause of Mahsa Amini's death according to the protesters is that the 22-year-old was beaten up after her arrest by the morality police for not …

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