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Iran Protests Enter Sixth Week

Nationwide anti-regime protests in Iran have entered their sixth week, with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei becoming the primary target of public outrage sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody. Iranian officials have shown division in their approach to the riots as some have called for strict…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 22, 2022

The naked Ayatollah: A detour from Islamic theology

The nationwide protests in Iran over women's rights and abuses by the religious morality police have once again shone a light on the country's ruling clerical class and the seemingly limitless powers of the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Bangkok Post · Oct 21, 2022

Iran Tries To Coopt and Crush Feminists at the Same Time

After a month of tear gas and beatings and gunfire, Iranians may not be convinced to move on so easily.

Reason · Oct 21, 2022

Iran’s youthful protests stoke uncertainty among political elite

While some insist the unrest will eventually peter out, others warn there is something more fundamental at play

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022

Protests Continue to Rage in Iran Despite Authorities Crackdown

Nearing a month of demonstrations following the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian woman who died in the custody of the morality police, Iranians continued to step up anti-regime protests despite the brutal and oppressive crackdown by security authorities. On Wednesday, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei renewed his…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 13, 2022

Commentary: Iran has a long history of protests. This time it’s different

Iran’s protests show no signs of stopping. Sparked by the death of a young Kurdish Iranian woman named Mahsa Zhina Amini after being detained by the morality police, rallies have spread from the towns of Kurdistan to the rest of the country.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 13, 2022

Iran’s Khamenei Says 'Enemies' Involved in Protests

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Wednesday said "enemies" were involved in street violence that erupted last month over the death of Mahsa Amini. Khamenei has already accused the United States, Israel and their "agents" of fomenting the unrest sparked by Amini's death after her arrest for allegedly failing to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 13, 2022

Iran’s Kurds play leading role in protests but bear brunt of repression

Kurds are at the forefront of the anti-regime demonstrations, sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, and are paying a heavy price

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

Bobby Ghosh: Oil and gas workers add fuel to Iranian protesters’ fire

They took their time about it, but Iran’s oil workers seem finally to have joined the anti-regime protests. Videos on social media platforms reportedly show marches and demonstrations in Abadan and Assaluyeh, vital hubs in the country’s petroleum and petrochemicals sector.

Tribune News Service · Oct 12, 2022

‘Prepare for back-breaking strikes’: Iran energy workers take action as protests against regime widen

Videos showed workers chanting ‘death to the dictator’

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022