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Iranian Supreme Leader's comments on protests to be released soon - Tasnim

Comments from Iran's Supreme Leader on nationwide protests over the death in custody of a young woman will be released soon, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Monday.

Reuters · Oct 3, 2022

Bomb threat made on Iran-China plane but pilot refuses to land

Pilot refused two opportunities to divert and land, says Indian Air Force

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Germany, EU Members Plan Iran Sanctions Over Protests Clampdown

Germany, France, Denmark, Spain, Italy and the Czech Republic have submitted proposals for new European Union sanctions against Iran for suppressing protests over women's rights, Spiegel magazine reported on Monday, citing sources. The proposed sanctions target 16 people, organizations and institutions primary responsible for the clampdown on nationwide protests that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 3, 2022

Iranian Authorities Cite ‘Conspiracies,’ Escalate against Universities

Angry protests rocking Iran under the slogan of “Woman, Life, Liberty” have prompted senior Iranian officials to resort to “conspiracy theories” to justify their confrontation with anti-regime demonstrations. Iran’s ultra-conservative President Ebrahim Raisi said Sunday that a “conspiracy” by the country’s enemies had “failed,” as anti-government protests spilled into their…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 3, 2022

IAF scrambles fighter jets after bomb scare on Iranian airlines bound for China over Indian airspace

The issue was resolved after a message from Tehran to ‘disregard the bomb scare’

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2022

'Bomb Threat' Onboard Iranian Plane Over Indian Airspace Triggers Alert, IAF Jets Scrambled

Indian Air Force fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a foreign aircraft with its origin in Iran that was moving towards the New Delhi airspace. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 3, 2022

Yemen’s Al-Alimi: Houthis Are Hostile to Peace

Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi described the Iran-backed Houthi militias as “hostile to peace” after they thwarted United Nations attempts to extend the nationwide truce. The truce will not be extended for a third time in spite of international and regional efforts. Al-Alimi met with…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 3, 2022

Top Iran Official Warns Protests Could Destabilize Country

Iran’s parliamentary speaker warned Sunday that protests over the death of a young woman in police custody could destabilize the country and urged security forces to deal harshly with those he claimed endanger public order, as countrywide unrest entered its third week. Posts on social media showed there were scattered…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 3, 2022

‘My teenage years were stolen’: Iranians on their hopes for change

Iranians studying abroad are gleaning what they can from family at home amid a brutal crackdown on women-led protests

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2022

Edinburgh family turned away from airport after attempting to fly to Iran seeking life-saving surgery for ill son

The family think that despite requesting oxygen 48 hours in advance they were told "there wasn't enough oxygen canisters left" and were not allowed to board the plane

Daily Mirror · Oct 2, 2022