Iranian security forces opened fire on angry protesters as street violence sparked by the death of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini entered a third week on Friday, foreign-based opposition media …
Amnesty: Iran ordered forces to ‘severely confront’ protests
Amnesty International says leaked government documents show that Iran ordered its security forces to “severely confront” antigovernment demonstrations …
Iran’s security forces have little incentive to ease up on protesters
Whether Iran’s security forces grappling with a wave of protests remain loyal to the regime might depend on their business networks, research suggests.
Iran protesters insist Islamic regime ‘does not represent’ the people in exclusive interview
Protests have reportedly spread to 164 Iranian cities, with at least 300 dead and more than 15,000 arrested, one group says, as the country prepares for another week of turmoil.
Fifa told to kick Iran out of 2022 World Cup by women’s rights group
National team players wore black jackets to cover the country crest ahead of a friendly last week in solidarity with protests against the opression of women in the country …
US imposes new sanctions on Iran oil exports, targets Chinese firms
In an effort to get Iran to rejoin the 2015 Nuclear deal the US has imposed sanctions on companies involved with Iran’s oil production including some from China.
Iran Launches Central Bank Digital Currency Scheme With Local Banks And Shops
The launch of the Ramzrial (digital rial) by the Central Bank of Iran places the country among the digital currency frontrunners in the region …
Why Iran’s Leading Women’s Rights Defender Thinks the Protesters Could Topple the Regime
She is the leading human rights lawyer still inside Iran, and the most prominent in a constellation of women’s rights advocates that includes Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi, a colleague and client.
Bipartisan group of senators condemns Iran over Amini death
A bipartisan group of senators on Thursday introduced a resolution condemning the detention and death of Mahsa Amini , who was held by Iran’s morality police this month for allegedly wearing the …
Iranians in Turkey protest over Mahsa Amini death
STORY: The crowd chanted slogans and held up banners, standing in solidarity with anti-government protesters in Iran.The demonstration in Istanbul came a day after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said …