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As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
Middle East
November 6, 2022
As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
CNN — As many as 14,000 people have been arrested in Iran during protests there since September, according to a…
Children among 10 feared dead in Iran crackdown, Amnesty says
Middle East
November 5, 2022
Children among 10 feared dead in Iran crackdown, Amnesty says
CNN – Up to 10 people, including children, are feared to have been killed Friday in a crackdown on protests…
As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
Middle East
November 4, 2022
As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
CNN — As many as 14,000 people have been arrested in Iran during protests there since September, according to a top United Nations official. “Over…
Hundreds of Iranian journalists call for the release of two colleagues jailed in Evin prison
Middle East
October 31, 2022
Hundreds of Iranian journalists call for the release of two colleagues jailed in Evin prison
CNN — Hundreds of Iranian journalists are calling for the release of colleagues Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, who were…
Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warns that Saturday is ‘last day’ of protests
Middle East
October 30, 2022
Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warns that Saturday is ‘last day’ of protests
CNN – The head of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards has told Iranians to end the weeks-long demonstrations that have gripped…
Iran security forces crack down on mourners at Nika Shahkarami ceremony
Middle East
October 29, 2022
Iran security forces crack down on mourners at Nika Shahkarami ceremony
CNN — Mourners gathering to commemorate the 40th day since the death of Nika Shahkarami, an Iranian teenager who went…
Protesters in Iran’s Zahedan encounter gunfire following Friday prayers
Middle East
October 29, 2022
Protesters in Iran’s Zahedan encounter gunfire following Friday prayers
CNN – Protesters encountered teargas and gunfire following Friday prayers in the eastern Iranian city of Zahedan, according to videos…
London-based TV channel sparks Iranian leaders’ ire amid protests
Middle East
October 25, 2022
London-based TV channel sparks Iranian leaders’ ire amid protests
Abu Dhabi CNN — A top Iranian military official issued a warning to Saudi Arabia last week as his government…
Iran says it will sue US, alleging ‘direct involvement’ in protests
Middle East
October 23, 2022
Iran says it will sue US, alleging ‘direct involvement’ in protests
Iran said Saturday it would take legal action against the United States, accusing it of “direct involvement” in the protests…
Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi thanks supporters on social media, as official denies she is under house arrest
Middle East
October 22, 2022
Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi thanks supporters on social media, as official denies she is under house arrest
CNN – A female Iranian rock climber, who competed without a hijab at an international competition in South Korea, has…