Iran’s security forces shot at windows and threw stun grenades in a raid at the Shahrak Ekbatan complex, where a member of the feared Basij militia was killed last week, residents said.
Tag: Amini, Mahsa (2000-22)
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Memorials for 2 Young Women Killed in Iran Galvanize Protests
For a second day in a row, tens of thousands of demonstrators protested across Iran against the country’s authoritarian clerical rule. The government response on Thursday was again deadly.
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Thousands in Iran Mourn Mahsa Amini, Whose Death Set Off Protests
In her hometown and across the country, large demonstrations erupted marking 40 days of mourning for Ms. Amini, who died in police custody.
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Iranian Climber Elnaz Rekabi Competes Without Hijab, Sparking Fear
Elnaz Rekabi flew back to Iran on Tuesday after competing in an international climbing competition without her hijab — breaching the Islamic Republic’s rules for women athletes.
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Iran’s Loyal Security Forces Protect Ruling System That Protesters Want to Topple
The Revolutionary Guards — the country’s most powerful military force — have become so deeply woven into Iran’s economy and power structure that they have everything to lose if the system falls.