Iran Stuck between Domestic Turmoil, Isolation Abroad The regime in Iran is not only dealing with widespread turmoil at home but also is facing isolation abroad. Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 14, 2022
EU sanctions 29 Iranians, three organisations over crackdown on protests The European Union on Monday slapped additional sanctions on Iran, targeting 29 individuals and three organisations, in response to what it has condemned as Tehran's widespread use of force against peaceful protesters. Reuters · Nov 14, 2022
Iran court sentences anti-government protester to death for "riots" It's believed to be the first death sentence issued over the protests, which erupted over Mahsa Amini's death in custody. Axios · Nov 14, 2022
Iran is using every effort to crush protesters intent on a revolution — except hearing them out Iran has entered the second month of upheaval with an average of one child murder a day by the Basij, part of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), amid the crackdown against the “woman, life, freedom” movement. The Conversation · Nov 13, 2022
Macron Meets Iranian Rights Activists French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday met a delegation of prominent exiled Iranian rights activists, later hailing the women-led protest movement in the country as a “revolution.” Iran has for the last weeks been rocked by protests triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini who had been arrested by the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 13, 2022
Jailed Iran Activist Escalates Hunger Strike, His Brother Says A jailed Iranian freedom of speech campaigner who is on a hunger strike and "in critical condition" will start refusing water after being denied medical leave, his brother said Saturday. Hossein Ronaghi, 37, was arrested days after speaking out against a bloody crackdown on protests that erupted across Iran in… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 13, 2022
Iran indicts 11 over Basij agent's death, basketball team skips anthem Iran's hardline judiciary has indicted 11 people over the killing of a Basij security force member during unrest, state media reported on Saturday, as authorities sought to quell nine weeks of protests. Reuters · Nov 12, 2022
Two more French citizens held in Iran - foreign minister Two more French citizens are being held in Iran, taking the total of its nationals detained there to seven, France's foreign minister said in remarks published on Saturday, a further sign of deteriorating ties between the two countries. Reuters · Nov 12, 2022
Iran pushes back against protest scrutiny at the UN The first UN Human Rights Council special meeting on Iran appears to be moving forward despite warnings by Tehran. Al Jazeera · Nov 12, 2022
Iranian activist Masih Alinejad: ‘It’s the start of the end for the Islamic Republic’ The exiled journalist on why Iran’s rulers fear the women’s uprising and why western leaders are failing protesters The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2022
Iranians Protest Nationwide, Mark ‘Bloody Friday’ Iranians protested in the restive southeast on Friday to mark a Sept. 30 crackdown by security forces known as "Bloody Friday", as the country's clerical rulers battled nationwide unrest. Amnesty International said security forces unlawfully killed at least 66 people, including children, in the incident after firing live ammunition, metal… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 11, 2022
Iranians protest in southeast flashpoint, mark 'Bloody Friday' Thousands of Iranians protested in the restive southeast on Friday to mark a Sept. 30 crackdown by security forces known as "Bloody Friday" as the country's clerical rulers battled persistent nationwide unrest. Reuters · Nov 11, 2022
Sepp Blatter says Iran should be kicked out of World Cup over protest crackdowns Demonstartions against Tehran regime continue Friday The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022
Rapper who protested over death of Mahsa Amini faces execution in Iran UN calls for international action as regime announces public trials for protesters and Iranian lawmakers seek harsh punishment The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2022
Al Jazeera · Nov 10, 2022 Iran arrests woman accused of links to UK-based TV channel Elham Afkari was arrested as she tried to flee the country, according to semi-official Iranian news agency Fars.
Reuters · Nov 10, 2022 Analysis-Iran's unrest sounds death knell for once vibrant reformists The protests sweeping Iran have sounded the death knell for a once vibrant reform movement, revealing a big divide with Iranians in the streets demanding an end to theocratic rule.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 10, 2022 Iranians Strike in Solidarity with Zahedan's ‘Bloody Friday’ Several Iranian cities went on strike in solidarity with the mourners in Sistan-Baluchistan on the border with Pakistan, commemorating the 40th day since the security forces killed dozens of Baloch nationalists during the "Bloody Friday" in Zahedan, the center of Baluchistan. On Sept.
Reuters · Nov 10, 2022 Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti voices support for protests Top Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti has posted a picture of herself on Instagram without a headscarf to express support for nationwide anti-government demonstrations, another sign that the protest movement is gaining support from all layers of society.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 10, 2022 EU’s Gilmore Criticizes Houthis, Demands They Stop Violations against Yemenis The EU’s special representative for human rights stated that Iran’s intransigence is preventing a positive role it could play in achieving peace in Yemen. The envoy also reviewed new EU measures to punish Iran for killing civilians and the 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini. Eamon Gilmore voiced concern about what…
The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2022 To the murderous regime that oppresses Iran, hear this: at home or abroad, we will never surrender Casting so many Iranians into exile is one of the worst acts of these terrorists masquerading as leaders. But it could also be their downfall
Reuters · Nov 9, 2022 Iran's army issues warning to 'rioters' as security forces struggle to suppress unrest Iran's Army Ground Forces Commander said on Wednesday that "rioters" would have no place in the Islamic Republic if the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered a tougher crackdown on nationwide protests, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 9, 2022 Iran Disregards Ongoing Protests, Expects Riot to Subside On the 56th day of the Iranian riots, a senior security official expected the protests "to subside," while the Iranian judiciary threatened to establish courts to "firmly handle" those who cause "turmoil" or "commit crimes" during the anti-government protests sweeping the country. The protests constitute one of the biggest challenges…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 9, 2022 Iran Charges Two Women Journalists with Anti-state Propaganda Iran has charged two women journalists with propaganda against the state, the judiciary said Tuesday, as it presses a crackdown on protests sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini. The clerical state has been rocked by a protest movement that erupted on September 16 when Amini, 22, died…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 9, 2022 Iran Revolutionary Guards Arrest Top Lawyer Iran's Revolutionary Guards have arrested prominent lawyer Mostafa Nili, one of more than a dozen rounded up amid a crackdown on protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death, his sister said. Guards intelligence agents detained Nili at Tehran's Mehrabad international airport on Monday night before raiding his mother's house and taking…
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 ‘Listen to the people’: Cracks appear within Iran’s ruling elite over protest movement Even some hardliners are acknowledging the demands of demonstrators