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'Mercenaries for foreigners': Khamenei accuses Iranian protesters of acting on behalf of Trump

The demonstrations, which began in Tehran last month, have spread to all of Iran's 31 provinces but have yet to reach the scale of the 2022-3 unrest sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

IRANIANS GATHER while blocking a street during a protest in Kermanshah, Iran on January 8, 2026.
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Austrian lower house passes headscarf ban for under-14s in schools

 February 1 marks World Hijab Day. (Illustrative).

Austrian government presses ahead with planned headscarf ban in schools

 Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei seen on the backdrop of the pre-revolution flag of Iran (illustrative)

'A woman is like a flower': Khamenei defends Iran’s treatment of women as critics cite Mahsa Amini


Who are Iran's morality police, who killed Mahsa Amini?- explainer

The morality police, attached to Iranian law enforcement, are mandated to ensure the respect of Islamic morals as described by the Islamic Republic's top clerical authorities.

 A police motorcycle burns during a protest over the death of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being arrested by the Islamic republic's "morality police", in Tehran, Iran September 19, 2022

Hackers claim to reveal identities of cops who arrested Mahsa Amini

The 3ackd0or hacker group revealed what it said was the personal information and photos of the officers who beat Mahsa Amini.

 Women hold a picture of Mahsa Amini during a sit-in following her death, at Martyrs' Square in Beirut, Lebanon September 21, 2022

Is Biden going to hinder the hijab revolution? - opinion

The only thing “very clear” is that America intends to bolster the regime in Tehran at the expense of the Iranian people.

Democratic 2020 US presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden reacts during a televised townhall on CNN dedicated to LGBTQ issues in Los Angeles, California, US October 10, 2019.

More can be done to support the Iranian protests against strict Islamic laws - editorial

This is an opportunity for the civilized world to stand together and show Iranians that they do not stand alone in their quest for freedom against the brutal regime that oppresses them.

 Women hold a picture of Mahsa Amini during a sit-in following her death, at Martyrs' Square in Beirut, Lebanon September 21, 2022

Following death of Mahsa Amini, protests against Iran erupt worldwide

Protests were held in multiple cities around the world since Sunday including in Athens, Los Angeles and Ottawa.

 Women hold a picture of Mahsa Amini during a sit-in following her death, at Martyrs' Square in Beirut, Lebanon September 21, 2022

Iranian woman speaks out on national social media shutdown

She explained, "I can barely text my friends. I have absolutely no internet connection. I don't know where my friends are... I don't know where my family is." 

A newspaper with a cover picture of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being arrested by Iranian morality police is seen in Tehran, Iran, September 18, 2022.

Protests against the Iranian regime continue for sixth day in a row

Protests began in response to the death of Mahsa Amini who died in police custody after she was arrested for not wearing her hijab properly.

 A police motorcycle burns during a protest over the death of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being arrested by the Islamic republic's "morality police", in Tehran, Iran September 19, 2022.

Anonymous launches hacking operation against Iran following Amini's death

Mahsa Amini fell into a coma and died after being arrested by Iranian police for supposedly wearing her hijab incorrectly.

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Raisi cancels CNN interview after Christiane Amanpour refuses to wear hijab

An aide to the president told the CNN anchor that wearing the hijab was "a matter of respect."

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan September 15, 2022.

Iran protests: Casualties rise amid gov't crackdown

At least 17 casualties were reported as protests spread to over 80 cities across Iran.

 People light a fire during a protest over the death of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being arrested by the Islamic republic's "morality police", in Tehran, Iran September 21, 2022