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Renewed Iranian Strikes in Iraqi Kurdistan Leave Casualties

One person was killed and at least 8 others were wounded on Monday when Iranian rockets and drones hit the headquarters of Iranian Kurdish parties in the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq. An Iranian military source confirmed that "Iran has carried out attacks with drones and missiles targeting the…

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EU Sanctions 29 Iranians, 3 Organizations

The European Union on Monday slapped additional sanctions on Iran, targeting 29 individuals and three organizations over Tehran's widespread use of force against peaceful protesters. The protests were triggered by the Sept. 16 death of Mahsa Amini.

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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.

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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.

Al Jazeera

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.

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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

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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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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…

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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.

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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

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.

Reuters

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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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