Iran’s Regime Detains Top-Tier Football Players in Raid at Party
DUBAI, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Iranian police briefly detained several unidentified top-tier football players in a raid on a party on New Year's Eve where alcohol was served in violation of an Islamic ban, Iranian media reported.
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Iran Top Court Accepts Protester’s Appeal Against Death Sentence
Dec 31 (Reuters) - Iran’s Supreme Court has accepted a protester’s appeal against his death sentence for allegedly damaging public property, and sent his case back for review, the judiciary said on Saturday, as a rights group...
Marchers in Southeast Iran Denounce Top Leader in Renewed Protests
DUBAI, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Demonstrators shouted slogans denouncing Iran's supreme leader in the restive southeast of the country on Friday, while a human rights group said at least 100 detained protesters were facing possible death sentences.
There...
Iran’s Crackdown on Protesters Unacceptable and Intolerable, Italy PM Says
ROME, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Iran's repression of protesters, including with the death penalty, is unacceptable and intolerable, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday.
"What is happening today in Iran is unacceptable for us, Italy can no...
COMMENTARY: Iran’s Future Will Be Brighter Than Its Past
By Princess Noor Pahlavi
On this, the 100th day of its national revolution, I am newly inspired and amazed by the continuity, growth, and unity of the Iranian people’s movement to reclaim and rebuild Iran.
I...
#12 Kayhan Life Podcasts: Interview With Dr. Kurosh Meshkat
By Natasha Phillips
KayhanLife · Iran Podcast Kursh 28.12.22
The anti-government protests in Iran which began in September following the death of 22-year-old Jina Mahsa Amini while in police custody, show no signs of stopping as...
Iranian Chess Player Appears at Kazakhstan Tournament Without Hijab for Second Day -Reuters Witness
ALMATY, Dec 28 (Reuters) - An Iranian chess player on Wednesday took part in an international tournament in Kazakhstan without a hijab for the second day running, according to a Reuters journalist present.
A Reuters witness at the...
Britain Urges Iran To Stop ‘Unfairly Detaining’ Dual Nationals
LONDON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Britain urged Iran on Wednesday to stop detaining dual nationals following the arrest of seven people with links to the United Kingdom, saying the practice should not be used to obtain "diplomatic leverage".
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards arrested the...
Italy Urges Iran To Stop Executions and Open Dialogue With Protesters
ROME, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Iran must stop executing and persecuting protesters and should open a dialogue with them, Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Wednesday after summoning the Iranian ambassador.
Tajani said death sentences against people who...
Iranian Woman Competes at Chess Tournament Without Hijab- Media Reports
DUBAI, Dec 27 (Reuters) - An Iranian chess player has taken part in an international tournament without a hijab, according to media reports, the latest of several Iranian sportswomen to appear at competitions without one since anti-government protests...
