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The Latest Breaking News from Mahsa Amini

The veil in Iran has been an enduring symbol of patriarchal norms – but its use has changed depending on who is in power

In images of the uprising that followed the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini on Sept. 16, 2022, perhaps the most iconic ones, aside from that of Amini herself, are those of unveiled Iranian women photographed from behind, facing police barricades or raising a fist at the scene of mass protests.

The Conversation

World Cup countdown enters final week as focus sharpens on Qatar

Doha (AFP) - The week-long countdown to the World Cup in Qatar began on Monday as the world's leading footballers focused their attention on one of the most controversial tournaments in history.

AFP

Iran court issues first death sentence in protest-linked cases

Iranian authorities say the sentence was issued to a ‘rioter’ and handed out prison sentences to others.

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At age seven, I had to cover my hair. Now women in Iran are fighting for freedom

The killing of Mahsa Amini has galvanised a new generation to reject oppression – I hope that they achieve what we couldn’t, says the war photographer and journalist Maryam Mazrooei

The Guardian - UK

Iran issues first death sentence in riots sparked by death of Mahsa Amini

A protester has been sentenced to death after allegedly setting fire to a government building, according to state media

Evening Standard

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

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

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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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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.

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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

AFP

Britain says Iran threatened UK-based reporters with death

Paris (AFP) - Britain on Friday accused Iran of threatening the lives of UK-based journalists, after a crackdown that rights groups say has left more than 300 anti-regime protesters dead in Iran itself.

AFP

UK summons Iranian diplomat over threats to journalists

London (AFP) - Britain on Friday hauled in a senior Iranian diplomat after what it described as death threats against journalists living in the UK, following weeks of anti-regime protests.

AFP

Angry Iranians protest 'Bloody Friday' massacre

Paris (AFP) - Hundreds of angry men protested after Friday prayers in Iran's Sistan-Baluchistan province, online videos showed, six weeks after rights groups say dozens were killed during a crackdown in the region.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Reuters

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.

AFP

Fans urged to chant Mahsa Amini name at Iran World Cup games

Paris (AFP) - Activists have called on football fans attending Iran's matches at the World Cup starting later this month to chant the name of Mahsa Amini, whose death in custody sparked nationwide protests.

The Independent UK

Sepp Blatter says Iran should be kicked out of World Cup over protest crackdowns

Demonstartions against Tehran regime continue Friday

The Guardian - UK

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

AFP

Iran hypersonic missile claim raises nuclear watchdog concern

Tehran (AFP) - An Iranian general claimed Thursday that the Islamic republic had developed a hypersonic missile capable of penetrating all defence systems, raising concerns from the UN nuclear watchdog.

Al Jazeera

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.

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