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Commentary: Iranian women are rising up to demand freedom. Are we listening?

In recent days, protests have shaken the streets of Iran in response to the killing of 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian Mahsa (Zhina) Amini. Amini died Sept. 16 after being arrested for her “improper hijab” and apparently beaten by Iran’s so-called morality police. Thousands of Iranians are occupying the streets across the…

Los Angeles Times

‘Terrifying and inspiring’: Iranian Americans on the protests rocking Iran

Solidarity protests demand bodily autonomy for women in Iran and economic justice for students, teachers and workers

The Guardian - US

Iran puts pressure on celebrities and journalists over Mahsa Amini protests

Tehran says film-makers, athletes and actors who have backed demonstrations ‘fanned flames of riots’

The Guardian - UK

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India’s catch-22 dilemma on relations with Iran

Iran is vital for India’s energy security and connectivity plans — but New Delhi is in a bind on how to balance its cooperation with Tehran with its other bilateral ties

The Hindu

UN Sec-Gen 'Closely' Following Developments in Iran

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his growing concern about reports of casualties related to the protests in Iran, calling on the authorities to respect human rights, including freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association. Guterres said in a statement issued Tuesday that he was "closely following" the ongoing protests…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran President Slams 'Chaos' after Amini's Death

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday said that the death of a young woman in custody had "saddened" everyone in Iran, but warned that "chaos" would not be accepted amid spreading violent protests over Mahsa Amini's death. Amini's death two weeks ago has sparked anti-government protests across Iran, with protesters…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran's Raisi says Mahsa Amini's death has 'saddened' everyone

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Wednesday that the death of a young woman in custody had "saddened" everyone in the Islamic Republic, but warned that "chaos" would not be accepted amid spreading violent protests over Mahsa Amini's death.

Reuters

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‘Who’s going to defend us?’: Iran protest movement wins wave of support in West

The Iranian protesters who have demonstrated across the country for 12 consecutive nights over the death of Mahsa Amini are keen to amplify their message in the West as international observers focus on the theocratic regime’s repression of women.

France 24

Iran deal's fate comes down to "one huge obstacle"

Iran is demanding a key nuclear investigation be dropped

Axios

Iran launches airstrike against Kurdish group in northern Iraq

Deadly attack comes in response to KDPI support for ongoing protests over Mahsa Amini death in custody

The Guardian - UK

Iran police vow to continue crackdown against Mahsa Amini protest movement

Despite international calls for restraint, Iran's police have warned that they will crush protests that erupted nearly two weeks ago following the death of Mahsa Amini after she was arrested for allegedly breaching the rules obliging women to wear headscarves.

Radio France Internationale

Iran's hardline president to speak to nation after days of unrest

Iran's hardline President Ebrahim Raisi will speak to the nation on Wednesday, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported, following days of violent nationwide protests over the death of a young Iranian Kurdish woman in custody.

Reuters

UN chief calls on Iran to refrain from using 'disproportionate force' against protesters

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi not to use "disproportionate force" against protesters who took to the streets after the death of a young woman in morality police custody, his spokesman said Tuesday.

France 24

Iran and IAEA restart talks amid nuclear deal deadlock

IAEA head Grossi announces resumption of talks, but neither side has changed its public stance.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Vows ‘No Leniency’ against Wave of Women-Led Protests

Iran's judiciary chief vowed no leniency Sunday against the wave of unrest that has rocked the country since the death of young Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in the custody of the morality police. The warning from Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei came after nine nights of protests and street clashes, and it…

France 24

Iran: Ayatollah Khamenei's health issues prompt fresh speculation on succession

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 83, made his first public appearance on September 17 since falling ill earlier this month, which prompted a fresh round of questions about who might eventually succeed him. Among the favourites in the running are President Ebrahim Raisi and the Supreme leader’s son Mojtaba…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hundreds Rally in Paris, European Cities to Denounce Iran Regime

Hundreds of expatriate Iranians rallied in Paris and other European cities on Saturday to denounce Iran's crackdown on protests following the death of Mahsa Amini after her arrest by morality police. The protesters gathered in the central Place du Chatelet in the French capital and chanted slogans against supreme leader…

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on the backlash in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini

The pariah state’s regime is not invincible. If it doesn’t free its people, they will free themselves – sooner rather than later

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Al Jazeera

Iran pledges ‘decisive action’ as Mahsa Amini protests continue

The warning comes as protesters return to the streets despite a crackdown in which at least 41 people were killed.

ABC News

Rallies held in Melbourne, Canberra in support of Iranian protesters, as Tehran vows to 'deal decisively' with demonstrators

Hundreds of Melburnians have gathered in solidarity with protesters in Iran, who have taken to the streets across the country, furious over the death of a woman while she was in the custody of Iran's morality police.

The Guardian - UK

Protests spread in Iran as President Raisi vows to crack down

Demonstrations that began with death of Mahsa Amini while detained by morality police pose biggest threat to regime in 13 years

The Guardian - US

US anti-abortion extremists are already waging war on IVF

Republicans have made it very clear that they aren’t going to stop at abortion: they’re coming for birth control and fertility treatments

Al Jazeera

Elon Musk greenlit to activate Starlink internet for Iranians

Legal guidance by the American government on expanding internet services to Iranians was changed despite US sanctions.

Evening Standard

Violent protests continue in Iran following death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini

Iran’s President has called for protesters to be “confronted decisively” following the unrest which has sparked across the country. Authorities have been cracking down on demonstrators after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini last week. Due to the clashes with protesters, at least 35 people have been killed. According to…

Evening Standard

Iran: President calls for protesters ‘to be confronted decisively’ as 35 die

Iran’s President has called for protesters to be “confronted decisively” following the unrest which has sparked across the country.

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