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TopicIran protests

Topic: Iran protests

‘In Iran, burning the veil is not about rejecting veiled women,’ says author Chowra Makaremi

In 'Woman! Life! Freedom!', originally written in French, Chowra Makaremi documents the events of the 2022 uprising in Iran that was sparked following the death of Mahsa Amini.

Iran president Ebrahim Raisi blames foreign enemies for wave of schoolgirl poisonings

The unexplained poison attacks at more than 30 schools in 4 cities, started in November in Iran's Shi'ite Muslim holy city of Qom, prompting parents to take their children out of school.

‘Unprofessional action by organisers’ — Iran cancels India visit over video of protests

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian was to visit India to attend the Raisina Dialogue.

Iran hangs 2 men accused of killing security officials during nationwide protests

The 2 men had been convicted of killing a member of the Basij paramilitary force militia, 3 others have been sentenced to death in the same case, while 11 received prison sentences.

For the regime’s eyes only: the powerful images used by protesting Iranian women

These photos draw on a longer history of Iranian women taking and sharing photos and videos of illegal actions—such as singing, dancing—to fight discrimination.

‘I oppose my brother’s actions,’ says sister of Iran’s Supreme Leader in letter

A sister of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has condemned his crackdown on nationwide protests & sympathises with 'all mothers mourning' in a letter published by her son on Wednesday.

Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei calls for ‘revolutionary reconstruction’ of country’s culture

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also stresses that the supreme council must observe the weaknesses of the country's cultural system, as nationwide protests continue to pressure authorities.

Russia-Ukraine war, Iran protests, economic recession — what happened & what did not in 2022

A round-up of news stories that dominated the year, and the outlook for 2023.

US Soccer Federation briefly removes emblem from Iran flag ahead of World Cup clash

A now-deleted graphic, posted on US Soccer's social media pages, displayed the Iranian flag only bearing its green, white and red colours, to show solidarity with protesters in Iran.

Top Iranian actress poses without headscarf in solidarity with anti-hijab protests

Known for her role in 2017 Oscar-winning film 'The Salesman', Taraneh Alidoosti held up a sign on Instagram which read 'Woman, Life, Freedom' in Kurdish, a popular slogan in the protests.

On Camera

Why this Indian archaeologist renamed the Indus Valley Civilisation

ASI survey led by Amalananda Ghosh proved with facts, evidence and precision that it’s not solely Pakistan or India but both were home to the 5000-year-old civilisation.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.