Pahlavi says moment for street uprising in Iran nears
Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi said the Islamic Republic’s weakening grip on internal repression is bringing closer the moment when Iranians could once again take control of the streets.
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UN report says Iran crushed protests with force, arrests and digital curbs
Iran’s authorities carried out a sweeping crackdown during recent nationwide protests, UN human rights rapporteur on Iran warned, citing widespread arrests, violence against demonstrators and severe restrictions on freedoms of expression, assembly and information.
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Mass arrests, intensifying crackdown sweep Iran amid attacks
Iranian authorities have launched a sweeping wave of arrests and tightened domestic repression as US and Israeli strikes continue to hit military facilities and security institutions tied to the Islamic Republic.
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Iran raises ‘human shield’ fears by rallying supporters to the streets
Iranian officials are urging citizens to fill the streets as Israeli strikes hit security sites, while opposition figures warn the calls aim to create civilian “human shields” around security forces under attack.
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IRGC threatens harsher crackdown if protests return
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps warned on Thursday that opponents could face a blow “even stronger than January 8,” signaling the possibility of a renewed and harsher crackdown if street protests resume.
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Britain bans London Quds Day march run by pro-Islamic Republic group
Britain banned London’s al-Quds march on Sunday, saying the annual event organized by a pro-Islamic Republic group could trigger serious disorder as tensions over Iran and planned counter-protests intensify.
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Why some Iranians celebrate bombs: trauma experts explain
Why would anyone celebrate bombs falling on their own country? The question were widely asked after videos emerged showing some Iranians cheering strikes on regime targets.
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Khamenei burial delay sparks wave of dark humor online
Iranians have flooded social media with dark humor and mocking comments about the delayed burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei after authorities on Wednesday canceled a planned procession and what they described as a public farewell to his body due to security concerns.
