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ifmat - Iran summons UK and Norway ambassadors amid violent unrest

Who is leading the crackdown on Iran’s protests?

They show up at the first signs of protest in Iran — men in black, riding motorcycles, often wielding guns or batons.
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Protests in Iran: Two members of security forces killed

Two members of Iran's security forces have been killed in continuing protests against the authorities, state media have said.
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ifmat - US issues new sanctions on alleged Iran sanctions evaders

U.S. issues new sanctions on Iran over violent crackdown on protests and internet shutdown

The United States issued sanctions on seven senior Iranian officials Thursday over the Iranian government's violent crackdown on mass protests and restrictions on internet access in the country.
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ifmat - How activists outside Iran are a voice for Iranian women

How activists outside Iran are a “voice” for Iranian women

Women’s rights activist Zara Forouq Kanaani hadn’t cut her hair in five years. But one week after the death of Mahsa Amini, she slashed her curls with a pair ...
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ifmat - How Iranian women are shaming Western politicians for emboldening tyrannical regime

How Iranian women are shaming Western politicians for emboldening tyrannical regime

Journalist Masih Alinejad tweeted the video of the French artists cutting their hair and demanded the western female politicians who wore hijab in front of Islamic Republic officials to ...
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ifmat - HRW Iranian security forces firing on and killing protesters

HRW: Iranian security forces firing on and killing protesters

Iranian security forces have ruthlessly cracked down on widespread anti-government protests with excessive and lethal force throughout Iran, Human Rights Watch said today.
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