Mahsa Amini Iran

• Iran jails 2 journalists who covered Mahsa Amini’s death

  The office is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing the State Department's Iran policy and reports directly to the Secretary of State.

  World

  Oct 23, 2023
  
• 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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• 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
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• 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
• Iran protests: 2 more men executed amid nationwide outrage over Mahsa Amini death

  Iran's judiciary identified those executed as Mohammad Mehdi Karami and Mohammad Hosseini, making it four men known to have been executed since the protests began in September.

  World

  Jan 7, 2023
• Iran protests: Tehran releases prominent actress who protested executions, reports say

  The protests mark one of the biggest challenges to the Iranian Islamic Republic since it was established after the 1979 revolution.

  World

  Jan 4, 2023
• 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
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• Iran sees currency fall to record low amid anti-government protests

  Iran's currency fell to a record low against the dollar due to nationwide anti-government protests and a breakdown in negotiations to restore Tehran's nuclear deal.

  World

  Dec 11, 2022
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• Iran has started a ‘campaign’ to sentence protesters to death, UN expert claims

  Iran has blamed foreign foes and their agents for the unrest. Its judiciary chief last month ordered judges to issue tough sentences for the "main elements of riots.”

  World

  Nov 29, 2022