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Iran in New Internet Crackdown to Thwart Protesters

Iran has imposed tough and targeted restrictions on internet use to try to prevent protests and stop images of crackdowns on their demonstrations reaching the outside world, observers say. Activists have expressed alarm that the restrictions could allow the authorities to carry out repression "under the cover of darkness". The…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Chief Meets Iran’s President, Raises Human Rights Issues

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in New York on Thursday and raised human rights issues, a UN spokesman said on Friday. The UN is concerned "about reports of peaceful protests being met with excessive use of force leading to dozens of deaths and injuries,"…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.S. lets tech firms boost internet access in Iran following a crackdown on protesters

The move authorizes firms to offer more social media and collaboration platforms, video conferencing and cloud-based services in Iran following a crackdown on protests over the death of Mahsa Amini.

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US relaxes internet sanctions on Iran in support of protesters

US Treasury expands Iran sanction exemptions to social media platforms, video conferencing and cloud services.

Al Jazeera

Pro-government marches show Iran's power -President Raisi

Friday's pro-government demonstrations in Iran show the power of the Islamic Republic, President Ebrahim Raisi said, after days of unrest over the death of a woman detained by the country's morality police.

Reuters

Mahsa Amini’s death is the ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’ for Iran's defiant youth

Already racked by an economic crisis, Iranians have been taking to the streets to express fury over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of the “morality police” despite a deadly crackdown. It is a case of longstanding anger boiling over – amid intensifying repression since hardline President…

France 24

US allows tech firms to boost internet access in Iran

The Treasury Department says it will allow American tech firms to expand their business in Iran to boost internet access for the Iranian people

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U.S. adjusts sanctions to help Iranians evade online surveillance, censorship

The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday issued guidance expanding the range of internet services available to Iranians despite U.S. sanctions on the country, amid protests around Iran following the death of a 22-year-old woman in custody.

Reuters

Iran’s army threatens to step in against ‘enemies’ as country braced for fresh protests

President Raisi heads home from New York to a country on the edge

The Independent UK

Unrest in Iran over woman's death: Is this a seminal moment for the country?

Iran has been shaken by violent mass protests after a young woman dies while in police custody, having been detained for not properly wearing a headscarf. Annette Young talks to Sussan Tahmasebi, a women's rights activist and Iranian specialist. Plus we meet those raising money to ensure Ukraine's women soldiers…

France 24

Iran vows to arrest all ‘illegal’ protesters to halt unrest

Iran threatened to prosecute anyone involved in “illegal gatherings,” as authorities sought to head off spiraling unrest over the death of a woman detained by the country’s so-called morality police.

Tribune News Service

Analysis-Iran's leaders are safe but protests raise the stakes over imposing veil

Reuters

Iran stages pro-hijab rallies to counter protests

Thousands of people demonstrated across Iran on Friday at government-backed pro-hijab rallies, after a week of bloody protests over the death of a woman arrested for “improperly” wearing the Islamic headscarf.

Bangkok Post

'We intend to build a positive relationship with our neighbours in Iran,' Saudi FM says

In an interview with FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said that his country had concerns about a possible revived nuclear deal between Western powers and Iran, especially over IAEA inspections. However, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said…

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Travellers who have visited Cuba in last 11 years will need visa to enter US

Exclusive: Trump’s final travel act, ranking the island alongside Iran, North Korea and Syria, could affect hundreds of thousands of UK holidaymakers

The Independent UK

Anonymous hacks ‘thousands of Iranian CCTV cameras’ as part of #OpIran

Iran street protests against death of Mahsa Amini supported by online ‘hacktivists’

Al Jazeera

Mahsa Amini’s death sparks anger towards Iran’s morality police

Protests in the past week in Iran were sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, who had been detained by ‘morality police’.

Evening Standard

Emily Sheffield: Holly and Phil should not feel any shame over Twitter storm

To the real drama that has been building up all week. No, not what’s happening in Russia, Ukraine or Iran, or the uncertainty of our economy. No, what has apparently riled and upset so many to such an extent they have felt it necessary to sign a petition to ensure…

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Tribune News Service

Editorial: Iran must heed the demands for reforms

For all the legitimate concerns about privacy loss, the spread of misinformation and the like, one thing mass global access to the internet has done is made it ever harder for oppressive regimes to keep things under wraps.

Al Jazeera

Iran leader cancels interview with CNN’s Amanpour over headscarf

CNN presenter Christiane Amanpour said she was ready for the interview when an aide insisted she cover her hair.

The Guardian - AU

Iran president says death in custody of Mahsa Amini must be investigated

Ebrahim Raisi says he has contacted Kurdish woman’s family but laments western double standards on human rights

Asharq Al-Awsat

Alimi Calls on Int'l Community to Adopt New Approach towards Yemen

President of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Rashad al-Alimi called on the international community to adopt a new approach towards Yemen and end the humanitarian suffering caused by the Iranian-backed Houthi militias.

The Independent UK

Violent unrest continues in Iran, state TV suggests 26 dead

Protesters across Iran have continued to clash violently with security forces following the death of a young woman in police custody, as Iranian state TV suggested the death toll from the unrest could be as high as 26, without offering details

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Iran’s president says Mahsa Amini death must be investigated

Ebrahim Raisi says he has contacted family of Kurdish woman who died in custody, as outrage spreads across country. Plus, say goodbye to the ‘tiger mom’

Evening Standard

Death of woman in morality police custody will be investigated, Iran president pledges

There have been widespread protests following Mahsa Amini’s death

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