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middle-east8 days ago•12 min saved

Citizen Footage Exposes Iran’s January Crackdown in New Documentary

A new four-part documentary by Manato TV, titled 'This Is Our Story,' compiles over 10,000 citizen-recorded videos to document the January 2026 uprising in Iran. The footage captures the transition from economic protests to violent state repression, including security forces firing on crowds and families searching for the dead. While President Pezeshkian claims 3,000 deaths, human rights groups and opposition figures cite much higher numbers. The UN has recently classified the crackdown as crimes against humanity.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#casualty-dispute #human-rights #iran-protests

world1 month ago•34 min saved

War Strains Slow Iran's Hijab Crackdown, Officials Say

Iranian officials say the ongoing war has slowed a full‑scale crackdown on the mandatory hijab, with senior figure Gholam-Ali Haddad‑Adel arguing war conditions prevent pursuing the issue as aggressively as before. Meanwhile, universities are drafting hijab directives described as instructions rather than a charter, lawmakers accuse the government of retreat on the Hijab and Chastity Law, and authorities are leaning on regulatory, administrative and economic measures rather than mass street enforcement. The tension unfolds against continuing public defiance and protests over Iran’s dress rules amid broader domestic and security pressures.

via Iran International|

#hijab #hijab-law #iran

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Iran's security squeeze: monarchists, Kurdish, and Baloch threats in war-time Tehran

Amid the US-Israel war on Iran, Tehran markets a strong security narrative at home while cracking down on alleged monarchist cells and January protests, even as armed Kurdish and Baloch groups along the borders pose non-state threats. Analysts warn external support could heighten the pressure, prompting Iran to tighten border controls and pursue a sweeping crackdown on dissent amid economic strain.

via Al Jazeera|

#baloch-groups #iran-protests #irgc

world-news1 month ago•12 min saved

Twin Iranian Sisters Face Execution in Isfahan Protests Crackdown

Two 19-year-old Iranian twin sisters, Taraneh and Romina Rahimi, were arrested during January protests in Isfahan; Taraneh was sentenced to death and Romina to 25 years in prison. Their family alleges torture and forced confessions by IRGC-linked guards, with no evidence of violence cited. The case underscores Iran’s intensified crackdown on dissent, as hundreds of protesters have been executed or received severe sentences this year and due-process concerns persist over appeal timelines.

via NDTV|

#death-penalty #iran-protests #irgc

iran-protests1 month ago•22 min saved

Killing outside family home deepens Shahroud crackdown in Iran

31-year-old Saeed Golsorkhi, a powerlifter, was shot in the knee during January protests in Shahroud and died two days later outside his family home after security forces raided the house; witnesses say they bound his hands and shot him at close range in the head and abdomen, with his mother and niece present. His brother was arrested, and families faced restricted burials and mourning as part of a broader Shahroud crackdown in which rights groups say hundreds were killed during the January protests.

via Iran International|

#human-rights #iran-protests #saeed-golsorkhi

world5 months ago•24 min saved

Iran executes man tied to January protests as crackdown widens

Iran on Tuesday executed Amirali Mirjafari, reportedly linked to the January protests, after a death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court. State media said he admitted to mosque arson and other anti-security acts, while rights groups warn confessions are often coerced. The report underscores Iran’s broad crackdown on the protests, with disputed death tolls—official figures around 3,000 versus claims by rights groups and media that it runs into tens of thousands.

via ایران اینترنشنال|

#execution #human-rights #iran

world5 months ago•17 min saved

Nightfall crackdown in Mashhad: witnesses recount gunfire amid internet blackout

Eyewitnesses describe a coordinated January crackdown in Mashhad where the lights and mobile networks went out, snipers on rooftops fired into crowds, and security forces moved through tear gas to suppress protesters. The report details mass burials and hundreds of death certificates, with authorities allegedly ordering suppression at any cost. Internet outages and conflicting casualty figures—government figures running in the low thousands versus rights groups and Iran International reporting far higher tolls—highlight a tightly controlled narrative around the crackdown across multiple cities.

via ایران اینترنشنال|

#human-rights #internet-blackout #iran-protests

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Iran Divided in Grief and Jubilation After Khamenei’s Death

News of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death sparked a split response in Iran: mourners filled Tehran’s squares while other Iranians celebrated in cities still scarred by crackdown on protests, underscoring deep fault lines after decades of rule; rights group HRANA says more than 7,000 protest-related deaths with thousands more under investigation, leaving many hopeful for change but fearful of instability and what comes next.

via The Guardian|

#human-rights #iran #iran-protests

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Exiled Crown Prince Eyes Transitional Iran Amid Crisis

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled former crown prince of Iran, is positioning himself as a potential transitional leader if the Islamic Republic collapses, advocating a secular, democratic system with a constitution drafted by Iranians and a separation of religion from state. He has courted Western support, including meetings with U.S. officials, and has urged caution amid U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting Iran’s military capabilities. Domestic support remains divided, with polls showing a roughly split stance on his legitimacy. He has published an updated Emergency Phase booklet as part of his Iran Prosperity Project, signaling preparation for post-regime needs and a more assertive stance in protests, while explicitly ruling out an automatic restoration of the monarchy.

via Axios|

#exiled-leader #iran #iran-protests

world7 months ago•17 min saved

Go Big in Iran, Then Let Its People Finish the Regime Change

Behnam Ben Taleblu argues that Iran is at a historic low after recent strikes and widespread protests, and the United States should pursue a two‑stage plan: first, use covert operations to empower Iranian dissidents and undermine regime cohesion; then, launch air and missile strikes to degrade air defenses, destroy missile and nuclear infrastructure, and target political‑security institutions, with the aim of fracturing the regime and enabling Iranians to finish the transition themselves. The piece warns that limited strikes won’t suffice, calls for sustained US action, and acknowledges risks of escalation while insisting that allowing Iranians to lead the outcome is the best path to change.

via Foreign Affairs|

#iran #iran-protests #military-strategy

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Global rallies show solidarity with Iran’s protesters as reformist hopes rise

Hundreds of thousands joined solidarity rallies for Iran’s anti-government protesters across the globe, with exiled prince Reza Pahlavi in Munich pledging to lead a secular democratic transition; demonstrations also took place in Los Angeles, Toronto, Tel Aviv, Lisbon, Sydney and London as rights groups say the crackdown has killed thousands and arrested tens of thousands, while Iran-U.S. talks and regional tensions continue in parallel.

via The Guardian|

#global-solidarity #human-rights #iran-crackdown

middle-east8 months ago•8 min saved

Iranian Dissident Pleads to Trump to Stop Iran Deal, Then Dies

Pouria Hamidi, an Iranian from Bushehr, posted a ten‑minute English‑language video urging Donald Trump and Western powers to halt any deal with Iran’s ruling Islamic regime, saying it would betray those who died; after sharing the message, he reportedly killed himself, highlighting despair amid Iran’s protests and calls for foreign intervention.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#donald-trump #iran #iran-protests

world8 months ago•19 min saved

Back to the table: US Returns to Iran Talks as Tehran Appears Weak

The article argues that the United States has moved back into indirect talks with Iran, choosing diplomacy over a broader confrontation after Iran’s domestic protests exposed its vulnerability. Washington aims to revive the nuclear file, while Tehran insists talks stay narrowly focused on its nuclear program; the move follows a cautious, restraint-first approach to avoid a wider war or regime change. Israel fears a nuclear deal could legitimize a brutal regime if sanctions relief strengthens Tehran, and officials warn that real accountability for Iran’s internal repression and regional behavior risks being sidelined as negotiations center on centrifuges and enrichment.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#diplomacy #iran-nuclear-deal #iran-protests

world8 months ago•9 min saved

Iran crackdown: allegations of sexual violence against women protesters emerge

The Express article cites claims that Iran’s regime has intensified its crackdown on protests since December 2025, including allegations that some female protesters have been raped and mutilated to instill fear. Verification is hampered by a blackout of information, with figures ranging up to 30,000 killed. Protests call for regime change and the return of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, while US involvement and warnings of regional conflict accompany the repression.

via Daily Express|

#donald-trump #human-rights #iran

world8 months ago•6 min saved

Iran Protests Enter Post-Crackdown Phase as Internet Persists, Arrests Mount, and EU Pressure Grows

Day 32 of Iran's protests shows internet access still tightly controlled with only partial restoration, while authorities continue mass arrests, rising bail demands, and widespread security pressure across 202 cities in 31 provinces. Fatalities reach 6,373 with thousands injured, and tens of thousands summoned or detained. International responses intensify as France backs designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization and the European Parliament emphasizes accountability, signaling growing diplomatic pressure in a post-crackdown phase.

via Hrana|

#arrests #european-union #internet-restrictions