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The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Iranian chess queens’ gambit: Playing without hijab at high-profile tournament

Two players at Almaty tournament defy regime by playing without headscarves

The Independent UK

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s emotional meeting with tennis star Sir Andy Murray

They spoke about Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s experiences while detained in Iran, including how she watched Sir Andy’s 2016 Wimbledon win.

The Independent UK

Andy Murray astonished by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s ‘most incredible story’

Zaghari-Ratcliffe was imprisoned in Iran for six years until her release earlier this year.

The Independent UK

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Andy Murray gets emotional as Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe recalls watching his Wimbledon win from her cell in Iran

Radio 4 listeners praised the "wonderful" interview this morning, with many left close to tears

Wales Online

French authorities open probe as Iranian man drowns in Lyon after social media suicide note

Moradi in a video note raised the ongoing violent crackdown on protesters before drowning in the river

The Independent UK

The Iranian Feminist Movement... Why and How?

In September, a girl named Mahsa was murdered by government agents. Her death was like throwing a lit match into a petrol tank. People took to the streets in more than a hundred Iranian cities and demanded the overthrow of the Islamic Republic. Did all the protesters know Mahsa? No,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Italy Summons Iranian Ambassador over Protests

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest the “unacceptable” response to women-led protests in the Islamic republic, his office said Tuesday. Ambassador designate Mohammad Reza Sabouri has been called in to a meeting on Wednesday, the foreign ministry said in a note to the media,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Iran Protests: Regime Challenged by Push for Change

More than 100 days of protests in Iran have shattered taboos and shaken the ideological pillars of the Iranian republic in a push for change that has defied a fierce crackdown. The demonstrations, which erupted in mid-September following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, 22, are a reflection of…

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Suicide Probe Opened after Iranian Found Dead in France’s Rhone River

French authorities were Tuesday investigating as suicide the drowning of an Iranian man in the southeastern city of Lyon who had said on social media he was going to kill himself to draw attention to the protest crackdown in Iran. Mohammad Moradi, 38, was found in the Rhone river that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iranian Woman Competes at Chess Tournament Without Hijab

An Iranian chess player has taken part in an international tournament without a hijab, according to media reports, the latest of several Iranian sportswomen to appear at competitions without one since anti-government protests began. Iran has been swept by demonstrations against the country's clerical leadership since mid-September, when 22-year-old Iranian…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Labour calls for new Iran sanctions amid protests crackdown

David Lammy says ‘Magnitsky’ sanctions should be used against individuals involved in repression

The Independent UK

France opens suicide probe after Iranian found dead in Rhône river

French authorities are investigating as suicide the drowning of an Iranian man in the south-eastern city of Lyon who had posted on social media that he would kill himself to draw attention to Iran’s crackdown on protests.

Radio France Internationale

Labour calls for new Magnitsky sanctions amid Iranian crackdown

Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy said sanctions should be used against any organisations or individuals involved in the crackdown on protests.

The Independent UK

French authorities open suicide probe after Iranian dies in Lyon 'to highlight Iran crackdown'

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The Independent UK

Iranian woman ‘competes at chess tournament without hijab’

Iran has been swept by defiant protests since 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in the custody of morality police

France 24

From the war in Ukraine to the death of Queen Elizabeth II: The top news stories of 2022

Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, and as the ensuing war raged, the year saw some of the worst natural disasters on record, including wildfires in southern Europe and floods that submerged a third of Pakistan. The death of the UK’s Queen Elizabeth II spelled the end of an era,…

Daily Mirror

Family of football legend stopped from leaving Iran after he supported protests

Ali Daei held the world record for most international goals in professional men's football before being usurped by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2021, is considered a legend in his homeland and starred for his country at the 1998 World Cup

The Independent UK

Starlink: Iran protesters activate ‘close to 100’ illegal internet receivers, Elon Musk says

SpaceX satellites help activists circumvent government’s strict online censorship and blackouts

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Iran President Blames US for Stoking Anti-Govt Protests

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi lashed out at the United States and its allies on Tuesday, accusing them of fomenting anti-government protests that have been underway in Iran for over three months. Iran has been shaken by mass protests since mid-September over the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian Kurdish…

The Independent UK

Iran holds funerals for troops killed in 1980s Iraq war

Thousands of Iranians across the country have attended funerals for 400 troops killed in the 1980s Iran-Iraq war

Reuters

Iranian woman competes at chess tournament without hijab- media reports

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Protests in Iran and China, and defense of Ukraine, exemplify human yearning for liberty

The human spirit yearns for freedom and rebels against a regrettably human penchant for asserting dominion over others. The COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to stem the spread of disease fed a streak of authoritarian nationalism in some nations such as Hungary and Brazil — so it’s a welcome surprise to…

Zenger

Head Of US Military’s Middle East Activities Sounds Off On Iranian Drone Threat

CENTCOM commander Erik Kurilla discusses race for new tech to counter Iran’s drones, lauds Israel’s inclusion in partnerships.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Creating Another ‘Southern Suburb’ Near Damascus

Iran is seeking to revive its expansion near the Syrian capital, Damascus, which it has always sought to do and was previously thwarted by Russia. Iran's objective is to create another “southern suburb”, commonly known as Dahieh, like the Hezbollah-dominated one in the Lebanese capital, Beirut. The plan is to…

Al Jazeera

What will 2023 bring for Iran and its protest movement?

Iran is heading into 2023 amid continuing protests and fraught relations with the West.

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