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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicIran protests

Topic: Iran protests

‘Today is last day of riots,’ head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warns protesters

The Guards commander asked people not to 'sell your honour to America'. It was the clearest sign that security forces may intensify the crackdown on unrest raging since last month.

Protests rage in Iran’s southeast, city banks attacked & over 57 arrested

On Friday, police arrested at least 57 people, described as "rioters", after protesters threw rocks and attacked banks in the city of Zahedan, IRNA reports.

15 female foreign ministers to meet virtually, discuss crackdown against Iran protesters

Canadian minister Joly said they will gather to send a 'clear message' to the Iranian regime to end all forms of violence, including 'brutal aggressions against women in particular'.

Iranian rock climber who allegedly refused to don hijab in protest calls it ‘unintentional’

Footage of Elnaz Rekabi showed her representing Iran in an international contest without her head cover. BBC Persia had earlier reported there were fears for her safety.

EU to slap sanctions on Iran over human rights crackdown, warns more if involved with Russia

Ukraine has reported a spate of Russian attacks with Iranian-made Shahed-136 drones in recent weeks. Iran denies supplying the drones to Russia, while the Kremlin has not commented.

Iran’s Khamenei backs police over Mahsa Amini protests, may signal tougher crackdown

Iran's supreme leader gave his full backing to security forces, described riots as 'planned' and accused US, Israel for orchestrating disturbances.

India’s hijab supporters will lose even if they win SC battle. Because the real war is political

In a highly polarised time, cornered minorities tend to lean back and protect the roots and fundamentals of what is so dear to them. Politically, it can often be a bad trap.

Iran president Raisi says Amini’s death ‘tragic’ but warns ‘chaos’ unacceptable amid protests

'One cannot allow people to disturb peace through riots', said Raisi as a fierce crackdown by security forces against protesters using tear gas, clubs & live ammunition continues.

Iran security forces continue to clash with protesters over Mahsa Amini’s death

Amini's death has drawn widespread international condemnation while Iran has blamed 'thugs' linked to 'foreign enemies' for stirring up unrest.

At least 41 people killed in Iran protests, ‘will act decisively,’ says President

Iran has erupted in protests due to the custodial death of a woman detained by the republic's morality police – an enforcer of hijab rules.

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India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

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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.