Iran executes two protesters accused of killing Revolutionary Guard member The two men were convicted of killing Seyed Ruhollah Ajamian, a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s Basij military force. Axios · Jan 7, 2023
Iran hangs two men accused of killing security agent during protests Iran hanged two men on Saturday for allegedly killing a member of the security forces during nationwide protests that followed the death of 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian woman Mahsa Amini on Sept. 16, drawing condemnation from the EU, the United States and other Western nations. Reuters · Jan 7, 2023
Iran executes two more men in cases linked to ongoing protests Two men hanged after being convicted of killing member of the paramilitary Basij force during continuing protests. Al Jazeera · Jan 7, 2023
Member of Security Forces Killed in Central Iran Protest A member of Iran's security forces has been shot dead during protests in the city of Semirom, state media said Sunday, more than 100 days after Mahsa Amini's death sparked nationwide unrest. Iran has been rocked by protests since Amini, 22, died in custody on September 16 following her arrest… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 1, 2023
Iran top court accepts protester's appeal against death sentence 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 said more clashes had broken out in the west of the country. Reuters · Dec 31, 2022
Iran top court accepts rapper Yasin's appeal against death sentence Iran's Supreme Court has accepted an appeal by rapper Saman Seydi Yasin against his death sentence even as it confirmed the same sentence against another protester, the judiciary said on Saturday. Reuters · Dec 24, 2022
US hits more Iranian officials with human rights sanctions The Biden administration is slapping sanctions on Iran's chief prosecutor, four other Iranian officials and a company that supports the country's security forces for their roles in an ongoing violent crackdown on antigovernment protests The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022
Iran player 'faces execution' after protests as football union "shocked" and "sickened" Iranian footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani is reportedly facing execution after campaigning for women's rights and basic freedom and FIFPRO has released a statement in response Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022
Iran carries out second protest-related execution in its 'killing spree' Iran carried out its second execution linked to the anti-government protests challenging the country’s theocracy on December 12. Our Observer, Hadi Ghaemi, who works as the Executive Director of the ‘Centre for Human Rights in Iran’, told us this “killing spree” to crush protests is likely to shift into “high… France 24 · Dec 12, 2022
Iran carries out first known execution over anti-government protests Uncle of Mohsen Shekari, who was convicted of ‘waging war against God’, says family have not been told location of body The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022
Iran Officials Sentence 5 to Death for Killing Basij Troop Iranian authorities sentenced five people to death for allegedly killing a member of a paramilitary force affiliated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, state media said Tuesday. Eleven others received lengthy prison sentences. The 13 men and three minors had been charged with killing R.Ajamian, a member of the Basij, a paramilitary… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 6, 2022
Iran sentences five to death over killing of Basij officer during protests Iranian authorities sentenced five people to death for allegedly killing an officer affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard, state media said Tuesday. Eleven others received lengthy prison sentences. France 24 · Dec 6, 2022
Iran officials sentence 5 to death for killing Basij officer Iranian state media says authorities have sentenced five people to death for allegedly killing an officer affiliated with Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022
Masih Alinejad is fighting Iran's leaders and inspiring the country's women to rise up Iran's government has tried to silence her and assassinate her twice, but Masih Alinejad has succeeded in inspiring Iranian women and breaking down one of the pillars that held up the Islamic Republic for 43 years. ABC News · Dec 3, 2022
France 24 · Nov 29, 2022 Iranian police ‘aim to kill’ using shotguns to repress protests Iranian security forces have widely used shotguns to repress the protests exploding around the country. At least 20 protesters have died after being hit by shotgun blasts, according to Amnesty International. A member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s militia, the Basij, told us how security forces are trained to control…
WEKU · Nov 26, 2022 Iran leader praises force tasked with quashing dissent Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said paramilitary volunteers "sacrificed themselves" to protect people from "rioters," as eye doctors warn that demonstrators have been blinded in the anti-government protests.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2022 Iran leader praises force tasked with quashing protests Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a televised address has praised paramilitary volunteers tasked with quashing dissent
Reuters · Nov 26, 2022 Iran's Khamenei praises Basij forces for confronting 'riots' - TV Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah 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.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 26, 2022 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 · Nov 18, 2022 Iran: Videos Show Flames at Khomeini Home Video clips showing a fire at the ancestral home in Iran of the Iranian regime’s late founder, Ruhollah Khomeini, have appeared on social media, with activists saying it was torched by protesters. Reuters verified the location of two video clips using the distinctive arches and buildings that match file images.…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022 First Thing: Republicans narrowly regain control of House after midterms flop Slim majority means any member of party sitting in House of Representatives could block legislation. Plus, the meteorite that may solve mystery of Earth’s water
The Conversation · Nov 13, 2022 Iran is using every effort to crush protesters intent on a revolution — except hearing them out Iran has entered the second month of upheaval with an average of one child murder a day by the Basij, part of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), amid the crackdown against the “woman, life, freedom” movement.
Foreign Policy · Nov 7, 2022 It’s Woman vs. Woman in Iran’s Protests The Islamic Republic has always cultivated a reservoir of devoted female support.
France 24 · Nov 3, 2022 Investigation: How Iran’s security forces are shooting to kill with ‘non-combat’ shotgun shells “If you shoot at close range, you can kill.” In a rare interview, a member of Iran’s Basij paramilitary force told the FRANCE 24 Observers team that members of his unit were firing shotguns at protesters’ chests and heads, aiming to kill them. While shotguns firing special ammunition can be…
Bangkok Post · Oct 24, 2022 In Iran, all options to curb crisis are bad 'Death to [fill in the blank]!" has been the slogan of choice chanted by Iranian protesters since the glory days of the Islamic Revolution in 1979. ("Death to the Shah!", "Death to America!", etc) It's now forty-three years later, however, and the content has become a bit more nuanced.