Iranian riot police and security forces clashed with demonstrators in dozens of cities on Tuesday, state media and social media said, amid continuing protests against the death of young Iranian woman …
Iran’s Hijab Protests Are Part of a Long Slow Revolution
Protests have been shaking Iranian cities for nearly a dozen nights, sparked by the death of a young women’s rights activist in the custody of the country’s morality police.
Canada to sanction dozens in Iran amid anti-regime protests
Canada will impose sanctions against dozens of people and entities in Iran, including its so-called morality police, as the country’s regime brutally cracks down on protests.
Biden’s Support for Iran Protesters Comes After Bitter Lessons of 2009
President Biden has quickly backed demonstrators in Iran. When the country faced similar unrest 13 years ago, U.S. officials feared such a strong approach would be counterproductive.
“She was tortured”: Mahsa Amini’s family speaks out amid Iran protests
As the country awaits a final coroner’s report, Amini’s father said she was beaten by the morality police, the enforcers of Iran’s strict dress code. Amini’s head covering was reportedly too loose …
Government funding, Iran sanctions, VP Kamala Harris visits Asia: 3 things to watch in politics this week
Here are three key stories to watch this week at the intersection of business and politics: Lawmakers must reach an agreement by Friday in order to avoid a government shutdown on Oct. 1. A procedural …
Government funding, Iran sanctions, VP Kamala Harris visits Asia: 3 things to watch in politics this week
Here are three key stories to watch this week at the intersection of business and politics: Lawmakers must reach an agreement by Friday in order to avoid a government shutdown on Oct. 1. A procedural …
Photos Show Widespread Protests In Iran Over Kurdish Woman’s Death
Mahsa Amini died days after Iran’s morality police detained her for not wearing her hijab properly, leading to demonstrations by civilians demanding justice.
Women Take Center Stage in Antigovernment Protests Shaking Iran
Women have been casting off their legally required head scarves, forming the primary image of the protests. But grievances against a repressive regime go far beyond the hijab.
How Iran’s crackdown on protests could become larger and deadlier than ever
Iran has entered its 10th day of nationwide protests over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in police custody. Amini had been detained by morality police on Sept. 13 for allegedly violating a …