Iran, Mahsa Amini
Reflections on the Death of Mahsa Amini & the Irreversible Wave of Dissent in Iran
As the Wilson Center was preparing publications to commemorate the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran’s police, the Washington Post reported on how the Islamic Republic is increasingly turning to criminal gangs in the West to quell dissidents and critics.
Iran women ditch hijab, go on hunger strike on Mahsa Amini's death anniversary
Mahsa Amini died in the custody of Iran's moral police after she was arrested for not following a strict Islamic dress code. Her death led to an outrage and now, two years later, 34 Iranian women prisoners have gone on a hunger strike and dozens are flouting the hijab rule to mark her death anniversary.
Mahsa Amini's family under house arrest in Iran on second anniversary of death
The family of Mahsa Amini have reportedly been placed under house arrest on the second anniversary of the death of the 22-year old Iranian Kurdish woman, as a strike is enforced in various cities to protest her killing.
Women in Iran are going without hijabs as the 2nd anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death approaches
On the streets of Iranian cities, it’s becoming more common to see a woman passing by without a mandatory headscarf, or hijab, as the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the mass protes
Mahsa Amini death: Has Canada lived up to its promises to expel Iranian officials?
Monday marks two years since Mahsa Amini’s death at the hands of Iran’s oppressive regime. Amini was allegedly arrested for violating the country’s headscarf law and died in police custody. Ottawa responded with sanctions on Iran saying it would expel senior Iranian officials,
Two years after Mahsa Amini: Little progress for women in Iran
Persecution of bereaved relatives. Impunity for perpetrators. Rampant executions and infighting among the opposition. A bleak picture confronts opponents of Iran's clerical authorities two years after a protest movement erupted that they hoped would be a turning point in the four-and-a-half-decade history of the Islamic republic.
Iran: Brave Women Boycott Hijabs in Protest!
It's been almost two years since Iran's security forces violently cracked down on protests over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini—who died in custody after allegedly wearing her hijab improperly. in Tehran,
The FBI says Iran tried to send hacked files to Democrats. It’s another sign of foreign meddling
The 2024 presidential campaign is encountering a spate of efforts by adversaries to weaken faith in the outcome and ...
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Iran city mocked for billboard featuring Israeli soldiers
Ever since Iran's Islamic revolution in 1979 ... On Thursday morning the head of the city council, Seyyed Ahmad Dastgheyb, ordered cultural officials to carry out an urgent investigation, local ...
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Iran's president names first Sunni governor in 45 years
Iran's president on Wednesday nominated a Sunni Muslim to be governor of Kurdistan province, which would make him the first ...
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After Mayor Whitmire accused pro-Palestinian organizers of ‘being paid by Iran,’ City of Houston says it has no documentation to back up his claim
A spokesperson for Whitmire previously said, "The City of Houston Homeland Security ... that they are being paid by Iran,” Whitmire said in August. “It's dangerous if it's true, and I think ...
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Moscow-based industrial companies to take part in business mission to Iran — city official
with talks to be held during the mission between the capital city’s manufacturers and buyers from Iran. Enterprises will be able for the first time to establish contacts with Iranian partners.
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The D Brief: Gunman arrested near Trump; Bomb threats wrack Ohio city; ISIS leaders killed in raid; Iran launches satellite; And a bit more.
With the U.S. election less than two months away, the Secret Service is in the spotlight again after GOP presidential ...
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Deadly Blast In Israeli City A Day After Iran's Revenge Threat: 4 Killed, Many Injured In Ramla
At least four people were killed and nearly a dozen were injured in a car blast in the Israeli city of Ramla on September 12. The injured also included a two-month-old baby who was critically ...
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Iran promoting tourism in India with multi-city roadshow
As part of Iran’s marketing efforts ... It is expected that over 100 tourism companies and professionals will participate in each city during the event. India, with a population of over 1.4 ...
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'Free Iran' protest in Southampton city centre
They gathered at the Bargate on Saturday to stand in solidarity with the women of Iran. The death of Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini, has sparked demonstrations and protests all around the world.
Iran says it successfully launched satellite with rocket that officials fear may advance ballistic missile program
Under Iran's relatively moderate former President Hassan Rouhani, the Islamic Republic slowed its space program for fear of ...