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Iran’s World Cup Presence Is One of Protest and Polarization

As tensions flare at home, there are factions who don’t think Iran should be at the World Cup at all, but Team Melli is there, and its stance is being projected to a global audience.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 21, 2022

Major Disruption to Internet Service in Iran

A major disruption in internet service in Iran was confirmed by the NetBlocks internet monitor on Monday, raising fears among rights groups of a cut-off in internet access to help crush anti-government unrest in Kurdish-populated regions. The nationwide protests, sparked by the death of 22-year-old Iranian Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 21, 2022

Iran: At least five dead after security services open fire at anti-government protest, activists say

The protest is said to have broken out at the funeral of two people killed on Sunday

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2022

Iran players refuse to sing national anthem before World Cup game against England

The players stood silent as their national anthem rang out

Manchester Evening News · Nov 21, 2022

‘We are all Mahsa’: Iranians in Doha for World Cup voice anger at regime

Signs of uprising were everywhere outside the stadium hosting England v Iran

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022

‘Say her name, Mahsa Amini’: Iran protests arrive at World Cup

Iran football fans use the Iran-England match to raise their voices in support of those protesting in their country.

Al Jazeera · Nov 21, 2022

Actor calls for England players to 'snip hair' in support of Iranian women and girls during World Cup

Omid has called for the players to support Iranian protesters during the World Cup

Manchester Evening News · Nov 21, 2022

The Iran 'hair cut' gesture England and Wales have been asked to do for goal celebrations

The gesture has become a symbol of solidarity with protestors in Iran

Wales Online · Nov 21, 2022

Iran protests: Two prominent actresses arrested after appearing in public without headscarves - state media

Hengameh Ghaziani and Katayoun Riahi were both detained after being summoned by prosecutors in a probe into their ‘provocative’ social media posts and media activity, the state-run IRNA news agency said

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2022

Iran captain ‘supports’ anti-government protests ahead of match against England

Iranian captain Ehsan Hajsafi said his team sympathised with anti-government protests at home and his team should be a voice for the oppressed at a press conference in Qatar a day ahead of the country's first World Cup match against England.

France 24 · Nov 21, 2022