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Bobby Ghosh: Iran’s ruler faces a formidable new foe — schoolgirls

A week ago, I worried that the anti-regime demonstrations in Iran might falter if the mostly young protesters didn’t get…

Tribune News Service

Defiance spreads in Iran despite crackdowns

"After the stand they've made here, there's really no going back."

Axios

‘They’re taking him away’: Iran unrest continues, as leader blames west

More than 130 people have died in demonstrations in Iran since the death of Mahsa Amini, some of the worst…

The Independent UK

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Iranian students defy security forces after violence at university

Rights groups ‘extremely concerned’ about violent repression of demonstrations in Tehran and Isfahan

The Guardian - UK

Iran’s Khamenei Says Protests, Riots Were ‘Planned’

Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei responded publicly on Monday to the biggest protests in Iran in years, breaking weeks of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iranian Supreme Leader's comments on protests to be released soon - Tasnim

Comments from Iran's Supreme Leader on nationwide protests over the death in custody of a young woman will be released…

Reuters

A Whole Generation Revolts Against the Iranian Regime

From Baghdad to Beirut, Tehran’s opponents are exploring the possibility that a wave of protests might help weaken Iran’s grip…

The Atlantic

Latest Iran Protests Likely Not Last for Tehran

Only glimpses of videos that make it online show the protests convulsing Iran over the death of a 22-year-old woman…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran: Ayatollah Khamenei's health issues prompt fresh speculation on succession

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 83, made his first public appearance on September 17 since falling ill earlier this…

France 24

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Hundreds Rally in Paris, European Cities to Denounce Iran Regime

Hundreds of expatriate Iranians rallied in Paris and other European cities on Saturday to denounce Iran's crackdown on protests following…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kurdish Protesters Rally in Erbil over Amini's Death in Iran

Dozens of Iraqi and Iranian Kurds rallied in Iraq's northern city of Erbil on Saturday over the death of Mahsa…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran’s army threatens to step in against ‘enemies’ as country braced for fresh protests

President Raisi heads home from New York to a country on the edge

The Independent UK

Iran’s Khamenei Gives Second Speech after Report of Illness

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei spoke for the second time in less than a week in a televised speech on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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EXPLAINER: Woman's death in custody sparks Iran protests

Protests have erupted across Iran in recent days after a 22-year-old woman died while being held by the morality police…

The Independent UK

Khamenei Makes Public Appearance after Absence, Amid Heated Debate on His Successor

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei made a public appearance after over a week of absence and participated in a religious…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran’s Khamenei Takes Part in Religious Event Amid Rumors About His Deteriorating Health

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei took part on Saturday in a religious ceremony amid rumors about his deteriorating health. Khamenei’s…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran’s Khamenei Under Strict Medical Observation

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been under strict medical observation after having cancelling several meetings last week, reported the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Woman’s Death after Morals Police Arrest Sparks Protests

A young Iranian woman has died after falling into a coma following her detention by morality police enforcing Iran's strict…

Asharq Al-Awsat

How Sistani Silently Halted Iraq’s Slide Back into War

When a pronouncement by a religious scholar in Iran drove Iraq to the brink of civil war last week, there…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Muqtada al-Sadr and Iraq’s propensity for an intra-Shia conflict

Before Iraqi Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr’s call for an end to the violence, analysts feared Iraq was headed to war.

Al Jazeera

Mamlouk-Fidan Talks: Mutual Demands, Russian Solutions

The security talks led by the Director of the Syrian National Security Office, Major General Ali Mamlouk, and the Director…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Defying Iran’s propaganda: Teens dance hip-hop, listen to Harry Styles and read NY Times best sellers

Each year, the Iranian government spends millions of euros on Islamic propaganda to promote a restrictive lifestyle in line with…

France 24

Iran gloats, America plots, but even a nuclear deal will not tame Tehran

As Khamenei crows over Rushdie, Biden seeks a revived pact. But make no mistake: this poisonous regime will always need…

The Guardian - UK

Iran denies role in Salman Rushdie attack but claims author is to blame

Foreign ministry spokesperson blames author and supporters after stabbing that left him with ‘life-changing’ injuries

The Guardian - UK

Iranian Hardliners Demand Vice President’s Dismissal

Iran’s ultraconservatives are seeking to bring down Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, given their constant feeling of vulnerability and threat due…

Asharq Al-Awsat