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Khamenei's Niece Arrested after Urging World to Cut Ties with Iran

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's niece, a well known rights activist, has called on foreign governments to cut all ties with Tehran over its violent crackdown on popular unrest kindled by the death in police custody of a young woman. A video of a statement by Farideh Moradkhani, an engineer…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran’s World Cup fans: 'Football is meaningless when children are being killed'

Iranian protests have spread into the stands and onto the pitch during the 2022 World Cup, as supporters – and the Iranian players – have used the event to speak out for and against the country’s leadership. FRANCE 24 meets Iranian football fans in Qatar.

France 24

Niece of Iran's Supreme Leader urges world to cut ties with Tehran - online video

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's niece, a well known rights activist, has called on foreign governments to cut all ties with Tehran over its violent crackdown on popular unrest kindled by the death in police custody of a young woman.

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U.S. soccer federation briefly alters Iran's flag to show solidarity with protesters

The organization had displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic to show "support for the women in Iran" ahead of the two nations' soccer match.

WEKU

US soccer displays Iran flag minus Islamic Republic emblem

The U.S. men’s soccer team has begun displaying Iran’s national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic as nationwide protests challenging Tehran’s theocratic government continue

The Independent UK

Iran’s supreme leader orders militias to deal with rioters

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s supreme leader on Saturday urged a unit of the country’s plainclothes militia to step up action against protesters, in remarks that could escalate a crackdown on monthslong anti-regime unrest.

Tribune News Service

Iran’s Khamenei Praises Basij Forces for Confronting ‘Riots’

Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Basij militia forces sacrificed their lives in "riots" sparked by the death in custody of a young Iranian Kurdish woman in September. The Basij force, affiliated with the country's Revolutionary Guards, has been at the forefront of the state crackdown on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Protest scrutiny intensifies on Iran team

DOHA: Iran’s football stars scored a famous victory with a last-gasp World Cup win on Friday but scrutiny of the conduct of the team ahead of the decisive clash with the United States will only intensify as its leaders press a crackdown on protests at home.

Bangkok Post

Iran players sing national anthem ahead of FIFA World Cup match against Wales as rival Iranian fans clash outside

Fans clash outside the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar at the crucial FIFA World Cup match between Iran and Wales as pro- and anti-government supporters met.

ABC News

World Cup security confiscate Iran fans' flag as joint protest broken up at Wales match

Images showed supporter with flag displaying "women, life, freedom" message being challenged by security before Group B match in Qatar... while other fans sporting the same message were similarly accosted

Irish Mirror

World Cup security confiscate Iran fans' flag as joint protest broken up at Wales match

Daily Mirror

Security escort man wearing pro-Iran protest shirt ahead of match

A man wearing a jersey declaring support for anti-government protesters in Iran was escorted by security officers into the stadium where the national team was due to play a World Cup match with Wales on Friday, a Reuters witness said.

Reuters

Iran players sing anthem before World Cup clash with Wales as song met by jeers from fans

The majority of Carlos Queiroz's starting XI sang the anthem before World Cup match against Wales amid warnings that they could face severe repercussions from the Islamic republic's regime

Daily Mirror

Iran arrests protest-supporting footballer Voria Ghafouri

The former national team player has been charged with ‘spreading propaganda’ as authorities continue a crackdown.

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UN rights council moves to investigate Iran’s protest crackdown

‘Fact-finding mission’ will probe alleged human rights abuses in Iran, with particular focus on women and children.

WEKU

Iran arrests a soccer player for criticizing government and insulting the soccer team

Voria Ghafouri, a prominent player who wasn't chosen to go to the World Cup, is an outspoken critic of Iran's authorities. Reports of his arrest came ahead of Friday's Iran-Wales World Cup match.

The Guardian - UK

Iran’s Queiroz tells media: ‘Why don’t you ask Southgate about Afghanistan?’

The Iran coach, Carlos Queiroz, was unhappy with his players being asked political questions before their World Cup game against Wales

The Independent UK

Iran protests: UN council votes to investigate human rights abuses

‘We are now in a full-fledged human rights crisis,’ says UN official

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The Guardian - UK

Top Iran footballer arrested at club for ‘spreading propaganda against the state’

Detention of Voria Ghafouri, who is not part of World Cup squad, seen as warning to players in Qatar

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Arrests Outspoken Player amid World Cup Scrutiny

Iran has arrested a prominent former member of its national football team over his criticism of the government as authorities grapple with nationwide protests that have cast a shadow over the team as it competes in the World Cup before a global audience. The semiofficial Fars and Tasnim news agencies…

The Independent UK

Iran arrests outspoken player amid World Cup scrutiny

Iran has arrested a prominent former member of its national soccer team over his criticism of the government

Evening Standard

Carlos Queiroz confronts journalist at World Cup over questions on Iran protests

A disgruntled Carlos Queiroz confronted a BBC journalist after Iran’s latest World Cup press conference was again dominated by questions about the unrest in the country, asking why Gareth Southgate does not face similar interrogation.

Irish Mirror

Furious Iran boss Carlos Queiroz confronts BBC journalist after press conference

Manager Carlos Queiroz was quizzed about protesters in Iran at his pre-Wales World Cup press conference when he snapped and turned on a female BBC reporter

Daily Mirror

Furious Iran boss Carlos Queiroz confronts BBC journalist after press conference

Manager Carlos Queiroz was quizzed about protesters in Iran at his pre-Wales World Cup press conference when he snapped and turned on a female BBC reporter

Daily Mirror

Ex-Iran star arrested over anti-regime "propaganda" amid fears for Carlos Queiroz's squad

Voria Ghafouri, who made 28 appearances for Iran, was detained after a training session with his club today - four days after current players made a remarkable silent protest that prompted concerns around their safety

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