Iranian protests
Soccer union ‘sickened’ by reports Iranian player faces possible execution
Middle East
December 14, 2022
Soccer union ‘sickened’ by reports Iranian player faces possible execution
The global soccer players’ union, FIFPRO, said it is “shocked and sickened” by reports that Iranian soccer player Amir Nasr-Azadani…
Second known protest-related execution carried out in Iran
Middle East
December 12, 2022
Second known protest-related execution carried out in Iran
Iran has executed a second man allegedly involved in the nationwide anti-government protest movement after he was convicted of fatally…
Iran’s former president urges government to be more lenient with protesters
Middle East
December 10, 2022
Iran’s former president urges government to be more lenient with protesters
Iran’s former president Mohammad Khatami has urged the current government to be more lenient with protesters, amid ongoing nationwide demonstrations…
Iranian athlete’s family home demolished by officials, media outlet says
Middle East
December 3, 2022
Iranian athlete’s family home demolished by officials, media outlet says
CNN — The family home of Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi has been demolished, according to the pro-reform news outlet…
Niece of Iran’s supreme leader calls on foreign governments to cut ties with Iranian regime
Middle East
December 3, 2022
Niece of Iran’s supreme leader calls on foreign governments to cut ties with Iranian regime
Farideh Moradkhani, a niece of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has called on foreign governments to cut ties with…
Iranian protesters celebrate World Cup defeat, as fears surround players’ return
Middle East
November 30, 2022
Iranian protesters celebrate World Cup defeat, as fears surround players’ return
Iran’s World Cup defeat to the United States was met by cheers and celebrations in Tehran and other Iranian cities…
Iran threatened families of national soccer team, according to security source
Middle East
November 29, 2022
Iran threatened families of national soccer team, according to security source
CNN — The families of Iran’s World Cup soccer team have been threatened with imprisonment and torture if the players…
Iran’s supreme leader praises paramilitary for crackdown on ‘rioters’ and ‘thugs’
Middle East
November 26, 2022
Iran’s supreme leader praises paramilitary for crackdown on ‘rioters’ and ‘thugs’
Iran’s Supreme Leader has praised the country’s Basij paramilitary force for its role in the deadly crackdown on anti-regime protesters.…
US diplomat highlights CNN’s report on ‘unspeakable’ rapes of Iranian activists in detention
Middle East
November 26, 2022
US diplomat highlights CNN’s report on ‘unspeakable’ rapes of Iranian activists in detention
America’s top diplomat for Iran has highlighted CNN’s investigation into sexual violence that revealed sexual assaults on male and female…
Iran players remain silent during national anthem at World Cup in apparent protest at Iranian regime
Middle East
November 22, 2022
Iran players remain silent during national anthem at World Cup in apparent protest at Iranian regime
Doha, Qatar CNN — Before a ball was even kicked in Iran’s World Cup opener against England on Monday, Iran’s…