Iranian protests

Iran:

Prominent actress arrested after voicing support for protests

Actress Taraneh Alidoosti, 38, detained for "publishing false and distorted content and inciting chaos".

Protesters in Iran: Further executions will result in uprising

Protesters surround a government official and demand justice for an activist executed by the State.

Iranian newspaper:

'Close Strait of Hormuz over foreign support for protests'

Newspaper close to Khamenei suggests authorities close Strait of Hormuz in response to alleged foreign support for nationwide protests.

Watch: Iran releases 'sham' trial footage of executed protester

With the US & EU calling on Iran to stop killing its youth, the country's Foreign Ministry accuses world powers of meddling in its affairs.

US Jewish leaders condemn executions in Iran

Leaders of Conference of Presidents: We fiercely support the right of every Iranian citizen to peacefully assemble and protest.

Iran:

Soccer player faces execution over campaigning for women

Global soccer players’ union shocked over possible execution of Iranian soccer player Amir Nasr-Azadani.

EU imposes new sanctions on Iran

EU foreign ministers sanction Iran over its crackdown of anti-government protests and its drone deliveries to Russia.

US denounces Iran over execution of protester

State Department spokesman: These harsh sentences are meant to intimidate Iran's people.

Iran releases actresses and director who supported protests

Iran releases on bail two actresses and male theater director who were detained for making video supporting the country's protest movement.

Khamenei's niece sent to prison after supporting protests

Farideh Moradkhani, niece of Iran’s Supreme Leader, sentenced to three years in prison, reduced from 15 years after appeal.

What will international community do about Iranian executions?

Following the hanging of first Iranian protester, BBC's expert says Islamic Republic is waiting to see whether the outside world reacts.

After execution of protester:

Germany summons Iranian ambassador

Germany summons Iranian ambassador hours after individual who took part in anti-government protests was executed.

Iran protests:

Iran hangs protester who allegedly injured soldier

Muhsan Shakori, 23, is the first person to be executed for taking part in the protest movement sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

Former Iranian President supports anti-government protests

Mohammad Khatami says slogan of protests sparked by death of Mahsa Amini is "beautiful".

Khamenei's sister blasts her brother amid protests

Sister of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, blasts her brother's "despotic" rule, throws support behind protesters.

Watch: An Iranian Jewess' struggle against her country's regime

Married off at the age of 17 and having to cross into Afghanistan to save her family, this courageous woman is helping protesters back home.

1,200 Iranian students poisoned hours before protests

Outbreaks of food-borne illness occur at multiple universities only hours before series of planned protests.

Human rights group:

Iran has executed more than 500 people in 2022

Norway-based group says 504 people have been executed in Iran this year and it is still working to confirm additional cases.

Iran activists:

'Disbanding of morality police - too little, too late'

Campaigners backing Iran's protest say there is no change to Iran's restrictive dress rules for women.

World Cup 'rainbow' man: I stood up for Iranian women

Italian protester who ran out on soccer field during a World Cup match in Qatar says he did it for LGBT people and will likely do it again.

Iran’s Foreign Minister:

'US seeking to cause chaos in Iran'

Iran’s Foreign Minister claims US is seeking to cause chaos in Iran to force concessions in nuclear talks.

After 3 months of protests:

Iran announces disbandment of 'morality police'

Iran makes the move as thousands continue protests nationwide and more than 500 have already been killed.

A mullah’s flag with a hole in is the symbol of the revolution

The revolutionaries in Iran know the historic symbolism of a flag with a hole - and their own historic symbolism of a Lion and Sun. Op-ed.

Revenge? Iranian athlete's home demolished

Champion rock climber, Elnaz Rekabi, irked the regime when she participated in a tournament without her hijab.

Following protests:

Iran reviewing law requiring women to cover their heads

Iran's parliament and judiciary reviewing law that requires women to cover their heads after more than two months of protests.

Hillary Clinton:

'US should not be negotiating with Iran on anything right now'

Former Secretary of State says US should not be looking like it is seeking an agreement with Iran while suppresses protests.

Watch: US team captain's impressive answer to Iranian reporter

See what team US captain has to say when called out on America's 'racism towards blacks' in light of his support for Iranian protests.

IRGC claims:

'We arrested a number of spy agents linked to the US'

Iranian military chief says a number of people have been arrested for contact with US intelligence services during the recent riots.

Iran:

'We will have no cooperation with UN probe of protests'

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman rejects independent UN investigation as a "political committee".

Iran:

Niece of Supreme Leader arrested after criticizing regime

Iranian authorities arrest Farideh Moradkhani after she recorded video describing the authorities as a "murderous and child-killing regime".

Iran releases soccer player arrested for criticizing regime

Iranian authorities release on bail soccer player Voria Ghafouri, who was detained after speaking out in support of protests.

Iran condemns UNHRC probe of protest crackdown

Iran's Foreign Ministry says it does not recognize fact-finding mission the UNHRC voted to form.

Watch: Iran accuses West of stoking unrest

Despite more than 400 killed and thousands arrested, Iran's representative to the UN Human Rights Council maintains her country's innocence.

UN launches human rights investigation of Iran's crackdown

Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations says there are many ways to hold Iran accountable - with or without its cooperation.

UNHRC condemns Iran crackdown, votes on fact-finding mission

UN Human Rights Council passes resolution condemning Iran's crackdown on protests and calling for independent fact-finding mission.

Iran arrests popular soccer player for criticizing regime

Iran places former national team member in custody for 'propagandizing against the government' amid uproar over crackdown on protests.

Watch: Why did Iranian regime murder an 'innocent' man?

In a country where hundreds have been rounded up and murdered since protests began, this man appears to have done no wrong.

US sanctions three Iranian officials over protest crackdown

The sanctions target three officials in Iran’s Kurdish region, where dozens of protesters have reportedly been killed in the past week.

UNHRC to consider probe of Iran's crackdown on protests

UN Human Rights Council to host special session, discuss deteriorating human rights situation in Iran.

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Iranian soccer players refuse to sing anthem at World Cup

The move appears to be a protest against the Iranian government's crackdown on demonstrators.

Watch: Iranian protesters torch monuments, public buildings

As anti-regime protests continue across Iran, protesters are becoming increasingly emboldened in their actions.

Watch: Iranian soccer fan talks to Israeli news station

'Many of our fans hope the national team loses in the World Cup because of the way the regime is conducting himself,' he says.

Watch: Iranian tanks fire on protesters, 9-year-old killed

Iran's crackdown against 'hijab' protesters appears to be turning into a full-blown massacre.

Israel's National Security Adviser's message to Iranian women

Addressing the 18th IISS Manama Dialogue, Israel's National Security Adviser had a strong message for women protesting the Iranian regime.

Watch: Iranian protester sentenced to death

Iranian authorities issued the second death sentence in the last three days as protests show no signs of dissipating.

Watch: Protesters run for cover as Iranian police open fire

A video verified by AFP appears to show Iranian police firing at protesters at a busy train station.

Iran issues first death sentence over Amini riots

One person sentenced in a Tehran court to death after taking part in riots that broke out following death of Mahsa Amini.

German Chancellor:

'Iran will be sanctioned further by the EU'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz blasts Iranian government for crackdown on protests, warns more EU sanctions are coming.

Iranian commander:

'We await orders to intervene against protests'

Commander of Iranian army's ground forces refers to protesters as "flies", says army is ready to intervene if ordered to do so.

Watch: Iranian student berates high-ranking official

A student at leading medical school confronts Iran’s former Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance telling him to 'keep quiet.'

Iran's 'celebrity' roll skater in trouble for shelving hijab?

The famous athlete has been denounced by authorities for appearing at a medal awards ceremony without her hijab.

Can Iran rebound from economic turmoil caused by protests?

Iran's currency dropped to its lowest level ever, with local businesses reeling in wake of constant Internet outages.

Watch: Iranian protestors tear down statue of Qassem Soleimani

A compilation of videos shows Iranian youngsters desecrating posters and statues of Quds Force Commander slain in a US drone strike.

Watch: College guards try to save students from Iranian police

The campus security guards can be seen holding their arms out in an effort to shield students from gunfire.

'We’ll give our lives for freedom' - protests continue in Iran

Despite a massive government crackdown, protesters continue taking to the streets and heckling security forces.

White House clarifies Biden’s ‘we’re going to free Iran’ remark

Biden admin explains president's comment was made in solidarity with protesters and not to be taken literally.

Watch: Iranian police beat, shoot helpless man

A dozen security forces in riot helmets savagely kick a defenseless man before shooting him with a shotgun. Warning: Graphic violence.

Reports: Iran planning 'imminent' attack on Saudi Arabia

Sources say the Saudi government has warned the US of an Iranian attack as Tehran accuses Riyadh of meddling in the ongoing protests.

Iran protests

Iranian rapper arrested by regime

The anti-regime rapper Toomaj Salehi was arrested earlier this week, family alleges that he is undergoing torture.

German Chancellor:

'EU considering further sanctions against Iran'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemns Iranian crackdown on protests, says EU considering further steps against Iran.