Iran Updates

• U.S., Iran swap detainees after US$6 billion unfrozen

  A fourth U.S. citizen was also released into house arrest, while a fifth was already under house arrest. Their identities have not been disclosed.

  U.S. News

  Sep 18, 2023
  
• Iran schoolgirls allegedly poisoned in attempt to close schools, authorities investigating

  Dozens of Iranian schoolgirls have reportedly been hospitalized after they were poisoned by noxious fumes wafting into classrooms at mostly all-girls schools.

  World

  Feb 28, 2023
  
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• Iran protests: Demonstrations erupt once again after government crackdown

  While the unrest appeared to have tapered off in recent weeks, likely because of the executions or the brutal crackdown, acts of civil disobedience have continued unabated.

  World

  Feb 17, 2023
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• EU would ‘shoot itself in the foot’ by listing IRGC as terrorist group, Iran warns

  On Wednesday, the European Parliament called for the EU to list the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization, blaming it for the repression of domestic protesters.

  World

  Jan 19, 2023
• EU should list Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as terrorist group: Von der Leyen

  Iranian leaders vowed tough action against protesters they have described as rioters, accusing enemies including the United States of fomenting the unrest.

  World

  Jan 17, 2023
• Iran protests: Tehran in ‘very fragile state’ 4 months after Mahsa Amini death

  Mahsa Amini's death unleashed years of built-up anger in society over issues like the economy, discrimination against ethnic minorities, and strict social and political controls.

  World

  Jan 16, 2023
• Iran protests: Tehran’s executions push demonstrators underground

  Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday signaled the state has no intention of softening its crackdown on the protests.

  World

  Jan 10, 2023
• Canada slaps new sanctions on Iranian ‘propaganda’ as protests continue

  Human rights activists see Iran’s crackdowns as an attempt to intimidate protesters and strike enough fear in the population to end the unrest.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2023
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• Iran protests: Tehran sentences 3 more protesters to death amid global criticism

  The European Union, the United States and other Western countries have condemned Iran for using the death penalty against demonstrators.

  World

  Jan 9, 2023
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• Analysis: Iran’s clerical leaders will likely struggle with deepening dissent in 2023

  The Islamic Republic will be engulfed by what analysts call a "revolutionary process" that will likely fuel more protests into 2023, with neither side backing down.

  World

  Dec 22, 2022