iran protests

Iran arrests pop star for calling on women to not wear hijab

Iranian authorities have intensified their crackdown on many citizens ahead of the anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini.

29/08/2023

Iranian anti-government professors fired ahead of Mahsa Amini anniversary

Professors who supported student protesters have been suspended or fired as Iranian authorities crack down on activists.

27/08/2023

Mass arrests target Iranian activists nearly one year after Mahsa Amini's death

At least 13 activists and relatives of Iranians killed or arrested during the last year's protests have been arrested in recent weeks.

20/08/2023

IRGC chief says Mahsa Amini protests were 'strongest, most dangerous'

The IRGC commander-in-chief claimed the US was planning to spark renewed protests on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death.

02/08/2023

Iranian police confirm 'morality patrols' back on the streets

The "morality police's" operations were scaled back after protests erupted when Mahsa Amini was killed in their custody last year.

16/07/2023

UN says Iran must stop executions of protesters

The death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in September 2022 unleashed a wave of mass protests across Iran and since then several people have been hanged for participating in the unrest.

By REUTERS
05/07/2023

Iranian president provided at least $6 billion to IRGC amid protests - report

Dissident hackers leaked a letter from the IRGC asking Iran's president for help suppressing protests in universities.

20/06/2023
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