Iranian man shot dead for celebrating country’s World Cup exit Mehran Samak killed for allegedly honking car to celebrate Iran’s defeat against the USA The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022
Iranian man shot dead by state forces after celebrating Iran's World Cup elimination, human rights group says Iranian authorities have shot and killed a man celebrating the country's elimination from the 2022 World Cup, according to a human rights group, as the Islamic Republic intensifies attempts to quash dissent in the wake of Mahsa Amini's death in September. ABC News · Dec 1, 2022
Iranian man, 27, shot dead for celebrating team’s World Cup exit Mehran Samak was killed by security forces after honking car horn in celebration of Iran’s defeat to US, human rights groups say The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022
Iraqi Kurdistan under attack as Iran targets Kurdish opposition groups For decades, Iranian Kurdish opposition groups have sought refuge in neighbouring Iraq. But in recent weeks, they have been targeted by dozens of missile and drone attacks launched by Tehran. Authorities there accuse them of supporting anti-government protests that have swept across Iran since the death in police custody of… France 24 · Nov 30, 2022
What will happen to the Iran World Cup team now? Even before the World Cup, male athletes had been joining in the protests. But now they’ve done so at the foremost global tournament, and Iranian fans say they are worried for ‘Team Melli’ and what they might face on their return. Ari Honarvar reports The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
Football-loving Iranians celebrate as ‘regime’ team goes out of World Cup Iranians pour onto streets to gloat over national team’s loss in World Cup match against USA The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
Yes, the Chinese Protests Are About Politics and Freedom. But They Are Also About What Covid Might Do if It Is Let Loose Now The zero-Covid policy has become an effective platform for young people to demand greater political freedom. The News Lens · Nov 30, 2022
Danish TV presenter ‘detained by Qatari Police for filming Iranians under attack from pro-government mob’ One video shared by reporter shows protesters alleging they were attacked and left with injuries The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
Iran Protesters Celebrate US World Cup Win Protesters in Iranian Kurdistan let off fireworks and celebrated after Iran lost to arch foe the United States in the World Cup on Tuesday, according to social media videos. Iran has deployed state security forces against what it labels "riots" that broke out after 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini died… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 30, 2022
Iranian authorities release two former national team football players after protest arrests Parviz Boroumand and Voria Ghafouri were arrested during protests in the country The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
Headwear and hegemony: how ‘turban tossing’ protests are threatening Iran’s ruling clergy The ongoing protests in Iran over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in the custody of the country’s “Guidance Patrol” (or morality police) have made world headlines. But there is another form of protest that has received less mainstream attention in Western media. The Conversation · Nov 29, 2022
Fans roar in North Side pub as U.S. beats Iran, advancing in World Cup Politics were set aside briefly as Iran and the U.S. faced elimination Tuesday. The U.S. now advances to the knockout round, where it will face the Netherlands on Saturday. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 29, 2022
Geopolitical tensions loom over U.S.-Iran World Cup match The USMNT's win-or-go-home match against Iran has become more than a game. Axios · Nov 29, 2022
Tempers flare as US face off against Iran in World Cup after decades of tension Iran are due to play the USA in their final Group B clash in the World Cup with a place in the Round of 16 up for grabs but tensions are high ahead of the clash Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022
Reuters · Nov 29, 2022 UN Iran expert concerned about death sentences for protesters A U.N.-appointed independent expert on Iran voiced concern on Tuesday that the repression of protesters was intensifying, with authorities launching a "campaign" of sentencing them to death.
Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022 Iranian police 'staged sick suicide stunt' to cover up 'killing woman during protests' Atefeh Noami's body was found under a blanket on her apartment balcony in Karaj and Iran's security forces claimed she took her own life - but her family claim she was murdered by officials
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022 ‘A major breach’: How Iran is trying to use the World Cup to stifle protests Leaked documents suggest Iran is receiving help from the World Cup host nation in suppressing anti-regime protests. Doha refutes the claims.
Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2022 Iran World Cup players ‘threatened with torture’ if they protest ahead of USA match, report claims Iranian players refused to sing the national anthem in their opening match against England
Radio France Internationale · Nov 29, 2022 French parliament vote condemns crackdown on Iranian protests, backs women's rights The French National Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Monday offering "support for the Iranian people" and condemning, in particular, the restriction of women's freedoms and rights.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022 Iranian Vice President Rules out Referendum amid Ongoing Protests The Iranian government has rejected demands for a referendum to change the system of the Islamic Republic regime and the freedom to wear the veil, as the protests continued over the death of Mahsa Amini. In a press conference in Tehran on Monday, Mohammad Dehghan, Iranian Vice President for Legal…
WEKU · Nov 29, 2022 The U.S.-Iran World Cup matchup puts a spotlight on Iran's protest movement Iran's players have at times appeared to show solidarity with the protests, even as they say their focus is football. Thousands of protesters have been arrested and hundreds killed, rights groups say.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022 UN to Vote on Iran's Future on Women's Rights Body in December Diplomats said on Monday that the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) would vote on December 14 on a US draft resolution to oust Iran from the UN's Commission on the Status of women. Washington presses to punish Tehran for its denial of women's rights and brutal suppression of protests.
The Conversation · Nov 29, 2022 Yes, the Chinese protests are about politics and freedom. But they are also about what COVID might do if it is let loose now While a lot of attention has been given to the unprecedented protests in China about the “dynamic zero COVID” policy, not much has been written about the wider political context, and particularly the young people leading the protests.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022 French Lawmakers Vote to Condemn Iranian Protest Crackdown French lawmakers on Monday condemned Iran’s crackdown on anti-government demonstrators and called on European governments to put more pressure on Iran to investigate the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died in police custody in Tehran. Legislators in France’s National Assembly unanimously approved a nonbinding resolution supporting the…
Reuters · Nov 28, 2022 Iran's future on U.N. women's rights body to be decided Dec. 14 A U.S. push for Iran to be removed from a U.N. women's equality and empowerment body will be voted on Dec. 14, diplomats said on Monday as Washington lobbies for Tehran to be punished over its denial of women's rights and brutal crackdown on protests.