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Iran’s Raisi takes aim at ‘enemies’ on revolution anniversary

Iran’s president said criticism over human and women’s rights should be aimed at the West and not Iran.

Al Jazeera · Feb 11, 2023

Iran Marks 44th Anniversary of Revolution as Online Hackers Interrupt State TV Coverage

Iran marked the 44th anniversary of its revolution on Saturday with state-organized rallies, as anti-government hackers briefly interrupted a televised speech by President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi, whose hardline government faces one of the boldest challenges from young protesters calling for its ouster, appealed to the "deceived youth" to repent so…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 11, 2023

Iran marks revolution anniversary, hackers interrupt state TV coverage

The Islamic Republic marked the 44th anniversary of the Iranian revolution on Saturday with state-organised rallies, as anti-government hackers briefly interrupted a televised speech by President Ebrahim Raisi.

Reuters · Feb 11, 2023

New French Envoy Demands Release of Citizens in Talks with Iran's President

France's new envoy to Iran told President Ebrahim Raisi that Tehran had to immediately release seven French nationals detained in the country, the foreign ministry said after the envoy handed his credentials to the Iranian leader this week. Nicolas Roche was pictured this week in a local media meeting Raisi…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 10, 2023

Iran Releases 7 Women Activists from Prison

Iran has released several prominent women activists and journalists from a prison in Tehran, campaigners said Thursday, with a video showing them defiantly chanting pro-protest slogans outside the jail, according to AFP. Media based outside Iran said a total of seven women were released, while Iran continues to press a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 10, 2023

New French envoy seeks release of citizens in talks with Iran's Raisi

France's new envoy to Iran told President Ebrahim Raisi that Tehran had to immediately release seven French nationals detained in the country, the foreign ministry said after the envoy handed his credentials to the Iranian leader this week.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2023

In Iran, NPR sees anger and desperation. Its government tells us nothing is wrong

In an interview with NPR in Tehran, Iran's foreign minister dismisses the protests that have spread in the wake of Mahsa Amini's death, saying "nothing important had happened."

WEKU · Feb 9, 2023

Panama Says Iran Warships Might be Allowed Through Canal

Iranian naval ships will be allowed to sail through the Panama Canal as long as they abide by international norms, Panamanian authorities said Tuesday following reports that Tehran was sending vessels to the strategic waterway. Any Iranian military presence in the Canal would anger the United States, which built the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 9, 2023

Iranian prosecutors concealed rape by Revolutionary Guards, document shows

Internal report on rape of two women arrested during protests suppressed for fear of ‘misrepresentation by enemy groups’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023

What’s behind Iran and Russia’s efforts to link banking systems?

Tehran and Moscow have shown serious political will to expand economic ties, but challenges remain.

Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2023