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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday (August 24) stressed that the current situation with the US was "unsolvable", adding that Iran would never bow to pressure to obey Washington. This comes amid the standoff between the two countries over nuclear talks.Khamenei's remarks come after Iranian officials threatened Israel with renewed fighting; however, the 12-day war between Israel and Iran ended two months ago.“They want Iran to be obedient to America. The Iranian nation will stand with all of its power against those who have such erroneous expectations,” Khamenei said at a mosque in Tehran, and later published it on his official website. &nbsp;“People who ask us not to issue slogans against the US… to have direct negotiations with the US, only see appearances… This issue is unsolvable,” he added.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-forces-claim-to-have-killed-six-terrorists-linked-to-israel-1755968268299">Also read: Iranian forces claim to have killed six ‘terrorists’ linked to Israel</a>Earlier on Friday, Iran and three European powers agreed to resume talks with US and to restart negotiations on curbing Iran's nuclear enrichment work.The Iranian leader further called for a united national front to confront what he describes as US efforts to subjugate Iran.He said that day after Iran was attacked by Israel, "American agents" met in Europe to discuss "what government should rule Iran after the Islamic Republic."He said that Iran, "by standing firm alongside the armed forces, the government and the system, delivered a strong blow to its enemies."Khamenei concluded by thanking god for his united country. "There are differences of opinion, but when it comes to defending the system, defending the country, and standing up against the enemy, the people are united,” Khamenei added.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-iran-nuclear-talks-still-in-limbo-tehran-says-point-of-maturity-not-reached-with-washington-yet-1755702976855">Also read: The Iranian leader further called for a united national front to confront what he describes as US efforts to subjugate Iran.US-Iran nuclear talks still in limbo? Tehran says 'point of maturity' not reached with Washington yet</a>

Iranian leader Khamenei called for a united national front to confront what he describes as US efforts to subjugate Iran.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday (August 24) stressed that the current situation with the US was "unsolvable", adding that Iran would never bow to pressure to obey Washington. This comes amid the standoff between the two countries over nuclear talks. Khamenei's remarks come after Iranian officials threatened Israel with renewed fighting; however, the 12-day war between Israel and Iran ended two months ago. “They want Iran to be obedient to America. The Iranian nation will stand with all of its power against those who have such erroneous expectations,” Khamenei said at a mosque in Tehran, and later published it on his official website. “People who ask us not to issue slogans against the US… to have direct negotiations with the US, only see appearances… This issue is unsolvable,” he added. Also read: Iranian forces claim to have killed six ‘terrorists’ linked to Israel Earlier on Friday, Iran and three European powers agreed to resume talks with US and to restart negotiations on curbing Iran's nuclear enrichment work. The Iranian leader further called for a united national front to confront what he describes as US efforts to subjugate Iran. He said that day after Iran was attacked by Israel, "American agents" met in Europe to discuss "what government should rule Iran after the Islamic Republic." He said that Iran, "by standing firm alongside the armed forces, the government and the system, delivered a strong blow to its enemies." Khamenei concluded by thanking god for his united country. "There are differences of opinion, but when it comes to defending the system, defending the country, and standing up against the enemy, the people are united,” Khamenei added. Also read: The Iranian leader further called for a united national front to confront what he describes as US efforts to subjugate Iran.US-Iran nuclear talks still in limbo? Tehran says 'point of maturity' not reached with Washington yet

Iranian leader Khamenei called for a united national front to confront what he describes as US efforts to subjugate Iran.

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Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning to the United States after the Islamic Republic hit the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Taking to the social media platform X, the Ayatollah wrote, "The Islamic Republic delivered a hard slap to America's face; it attacked one of its key bases in the region, Al Udeid Air Base, and caused damage."&nbsp;"The fact that Iran has access to America's important centres in the region and can take action against them whenever it deems necessary is not a small event; it is a significant event and one that can be repeated," &nbsp;Khamenei warned.

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This came a day after Iran launched an attack on the US air base in Doha on Friday (July 11). Although the attack did limited damage to the air base because the US evacuated its aircraft from the base, Associated Press reported.&nbsp;The Pentagon acknowledged that an Iranian ballistic missile hit Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on June 23 during an Iranian attack after President Donald Trump downplayed the assault.&nbsp;Images taken June 25 and every day subsequently show the dome is gone, with some damage visible on a nearby building. The rest of the base appears largely untouched in the images.&nbsp;In a statement, Parnell said the missile strike “did minimal damage to equipment and structures on the base.”“Al Udeid Air Base remains fully operational and capable of conducting its mission, alongside our Qatari partners, to provide security and stability in the region,” he added, AP reported.&nbsp;This came after the US President Donald Trump downplayed the Iranian attack during the 12-day Israel-Iran war - which was later joined by America. Trump called the Iranian attack a "very weak response" to the US. “I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice, which made it possible for no lives to be lost, and nobody to be injured,” he wrote on his social media Truth Social.&nbsp;

The Pentagon acknowledged that an Iranian ballistic missile hit Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on June 23 during an Iranian attack after President Donald Trump downplayed the assault.



Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning to the United States after the Islamic Republic hit the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Taking to the social media platform X, the Ayatollah wrote, "The Islamic Republic delivered a hard slap to America's face; it attacked one of its key bases in the region, Al Udeid Air Base, and caused damage." "The fact that Iran has access to America's important centres in the region and can take action against them whenever it deems necessary is not a small event; it is a significant event and one that can be repeated," Khamenei warned.

The Pentagon acknowledged that an Iranian ballistic missile hit Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on June 23 during an Iranian attack after President Donald Trump downplayed the assault.&nbsp;

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A fatwa is a formal Islamic legal opinion issued by a Marja, a senior Shia cleric. It carries moral and religious weight among followers and can direct personal conduct or, in rare cases, call for punitive action. Recent political and religious tensions in the middle-east have seen Iran's Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi issue fatwas against US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing them as ‘enemies of God’ and urging Muslims to stand united against any perceived threat to Iran’s leadership. However, this is not the first time, the most historically significant fatwa issued by Iran remains that against author Salman Rushdie, launched over three decades ago.&nbsp;<h2>The 1989 fatwa: The Satanic Verses backlash</h2>&nbsp;In February 1989, Iran’s then Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini declared Rushdie’s novel ‘The Satanic Verses’ to be blasphemous. He issued a fatwa calling for Rushdie’s execution, alongside anyone involved in publishing the book. The decree was bolstered by a bounty estimated at $2.8 million, and protests erupted across Muslim-majority countries, including bans in India, Bangladesh, Sudan, and Sri Lanka . The fatwa shocked the literary world, forcing Rushdie into hiding in London, under round-the-clock British protection. Reflecting on his impact, Rushdie later said: “What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist.”&nbsp;<h2>Continued impact: A global wave of violence</h2>&nbsp;The fatwa did not fade: in the 1990s, Rushdie’s Japanese translator, Hitoshi Igarashi, was stabbed to death in July 1991, and his Italian translator was injured days earlier. Though the Iranian government declared in 1998 that it would not actively pursue the killing, Khomeini’s initial judgment remained officially in force; in 2017, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reaffirmed its validity. Salman had once said, “Frankly, I wish I had written a more critical book..“A religion that claims it is able to behave like this, religious leaders who are able to behave like this, and then say this is a religion that must be above any kind of whisper of criticism: that doesn’t add up", according to The Independent.&nbsp;<h2>The 2022 stabbing: Fatwa’s long shadow</h2>&nbsp;On 12 August 2022, nearly 34 years later, Rushdie was stabbed while speaking at the Chautauqua Institution in New York. Attacker Hadi Matar, a 24-year-old New Jersey resident, rushed the stage and stabbed Rushdie dozens of times, causing life-threatening wounds. Rushdie lost sight in one eye and use of one hand before reaching hospital where he spent six weeks. He had told NPR: “I was rolling about in bed…people have dreams…you don’t run your daily life because of having a bad dream”. &nbsp;Hadi Matar was charged with attempted murder and assault. In February 2025, he was found guilty and sentenced to 25 years in prison for the violent assault.&nbsp;<h2>Why it took so long, and why it matters</h2>&nbsp;The gap between fatwa and stabbing underscores the lasting potency of such decrees, particularly when issued by a high-ranking cleric like Iran’s Supreme Leader. Unlike formal legal rulings, fatwas require no trial or defence, yet they can inspire violent action by individuals or groups who see them as divine commands. Though the Iranian state said in 1998 it would no longer actively seek Rushdie, the status of the bounty remained. Matar's defense claimed he acted under motivation related to Hezbollah and the enduring fatwa. That the attack occurred decades later shows fatwas can continue to inspire violence long after their issuance, cutting across borders and generations.&nbsp;<h2>Recent fatwas: Political leaders enter the fray</h2>&nbsp;On Monday, Makarem Shirazi issued fatwas against US President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Shirazi labelled them as the 'enemies of God', or mohareb for threatening Ayatollah Khamenei or other senior clerics. He additionally urged global Muslim unity against them, warning that supporting and cooperating with them is religiously forbidden (haram) and that anyone suffering for opposing them would be rewarded in fighting for god’s cause.&nbsp;<h2>Free expression versus religious authority</h2>&nbsp;The Rushdie fatwa triggered one of the most intense global debates on free speech. Western governments condemned the decree as a violation of human rights. Critics argue that such fatwas sidestep due process, offering no chance for defence or appeal. Rushdie, even under threat, continued writing: “Instead of just being the person who got stabbed, I now see myself as the person who wrote a book about getting stabbed,” he reflected after publishing his memoir Knife. Amnesty International and PEN have defended Rushdie's right to free expression.&nbsp;<h2>The enduring legacy of a contested decree</h2>&nbsp;The fatwa issued in 1989 remains officially active. Iranian law regards ‘mohareb’ status as a capital offence. Though Iran later signalled a softer stance, it has never formally revoked Khomeini’s ruling.&nbsp; &nbsp;

In February 1989, Iran’s then Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini declared Rushdie’s novel ‘The Satanic Verses’ to be blasphemous. He issued a fatwa calling for Rushdie’s execution, alongside anyone involved in publishing the book.

A fatwa is a formal Islamic legal opinion issued by a Marja, a senior Shia cleric. It carries moral and religious weight among followers and can direct personal conduct or, in rare cases, call for punitive action. Recent political and religious tensions in the middle-east have seen Iran's Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi issue fatwas against US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing them as ‘enemies of God’ and urging Muslims to stand united against any perceived threat to Iran’s leadership. However, this is not the first time, the most historically significant fatwa issued by Iran remains that against author Salman Rushdie, launched over three decades ago. The 1989 fatwa: The Satanic Verses backlash In February 1989, Iran’s then Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini declared Rushdie’s novel ‘The Satanic Verses’ to be blasphemous. He issued a fatwa calling for Rushdie’s execution, alongside anyone involved in publishing the book. The decree was bolstered by a bounty estimated at $2.8 million, and protests erupted across Muslim-majority countries, including bans in India, Bangladesh, Sudan, and Sri Lanka . The fatwa shocked the literary world, forcing Rushdie into hiding in London, under round-the-clock British protection. Reflecting on his impact, Rushdie later said: “What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist.” Continued impact: A global wave of violence The fatwa did not fade: in the 1990s, Rushdie’s Japanese translator, Hitoshi Igarashi, was stabbed to death in July 1991, and his Italian translator was injured days earlier. Though the Iranian government declared in 1998 that it would not actively pursue the killing, Khomeini’s initial judgment remained officially in force; in 2017, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reaffirmed its validity. Salman had once said, “Frankly, I wish I had written a more critical book.. “A religion that claims it is able to behave like this, religious leaders who are able to behave like this, and then say this is a religion that must be above any kind of whisper of criticism: that doesn’t add up", according to The Independent. The 2022 stabbing: Fatwa’s long shadow On 12 August 2022, nearly 34 years later, Rushdie was stabbed while speaking at the Chautauqua Institution in New York. Attacker Hadi Matar, a 24-year-old New Jersey resident, rushed the stage and stabbed Rushdie dozens of times, causing life-threatening wounds. Rushdie lost sight in one eye and use of one hand before reaching hospital where he spent six weeks. He had told NPR: “I was rolling about in bed…people have dreams…you don’t run your daily life because of having a bad dream”. Hadi Matar was charged with attempted murder and assault. In February 2025, he was found guilty and sentenced to 25 years in prison for the violent assault. Why it took so long, and why it matters The gap between fatwa and stabbing underscores the lasting potency of such decrees, particularly when issued by a high-ranking cleric like Iran’s Supreme Leader. Unlike formal legal rulings, fatwas require no trial or defence, yet they can inspire violent action by individuals or groups who see them as divine commands. Though the Iranian state said in 1998 it would no longer actively seek Rushdie, the status of the bounty remained. Matar's defense claimed he acted under motivation related to Hezbollah and the enduring fatwa. That the attack occurred decades later shows fatwas can continue to inspire violence long after their issuance, cutting across borders and generations. Recent fatwas: Political leaders enter the fray On Monday, Makarem Shirazi issued fatwas against US President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Shirazi labelled them as the 'enemies of God', or mohareb for threatening Ayatollah Khamenei or other senior clerics. He additionally urged global Muslim unity against them, warning that supporting and cooperating with them is religiously forbidden (haram) and that anyone suffering for opposing them would be rewarded in fighting for god’s cause. Free expression versus religious authority The Rushdie fatwa triggered one of the most intense global debates on free speech. Western governments condemned the decree as a violation of human rights. Critics argue that such fatwas sidestep due process, offering no chance for defence or appeal. Rushdie, even under threat, continued writing: “Instead of just being the person who got stabbed, I now see myself as the person who wrote a book about getting stabbed,” he reflected after publishing his memoir Knife. Amnesty International and PEN have defended Rushdie's right to free expression. The enduring legacy of a contested decree The fatwa issued in 1989 remains officially active. Iranian law regards ‘mohareb’ status as a capital offence. Though Iran later signalled a softer stance, it has never formally revoked Khomeini’s ruling.

In February 1989, Iran’s then Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini declared Rushdie’s novel ‘The Satanic Verses’ to be blasphemous. He issued a fatwa calling for Rushdie’s execution, alongside anyone involved in publishing the book.

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, intensified his rhetoric against Israel on Monday, calling for a death penalty against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on grounds of war crimes. Watch this report for more details!

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Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Sunday (Apr 21) expressed gratitude towards the country’s armed forces for attacking Israel. He also urged the Iranian forces to "ceaselessly pursue military innovation and learn the enemy's tactics," reported Iran’s official news agency.

Tehran waged an attack on Israel on April 13, firing more than 300 missiles and drones. It said the attack came in response to Israel’s suspected deadly bombing of its embassy compound in Damascus on April 1.

"How many missiles were launched and how many of them hit their target is not the primary question, what really matters is that Iran demonstrated its will-power during that operation," Khamenei said.

<h2>Israel's Friday strikes on Iran</h2>

Israel on Friday (Apr 19) is believed to have staged retaliatory strikes in the Iranian city of Isfahan. However, Tehran played down the attacks, with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian saying Saturday it was not a strike but resembled "toys our children play with, not drones."

Watch:&nbsp;Iran-Israel Tensions: Israel's costly defence vs Iran's cheap attack | Sizing up the costs of war

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As per media reports, the muted response from the Iranian authorities indicates that both parties are trying to de-escalate the tensions.

<h2>Satellite imagery shows impact on Iranian base</h2>

Meanwhile, satellite imagery released over the last 24 hours has confirmed the impact of attacks on an Iranian air base. BBC reported that a part of an air defence system at an airfield in Isfahan was damaged in Israeli strikes on Friday.

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However, it remains unclear what type of weapons were used in the attack, over which Israel has maintained silence.

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Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Sunday (Apr 21) expressed gratitude towards the country’s armed forces for attacking Israel. He also urged the Iranian forces to "ceaselessly pursue military innovation and learn the enemy's tactics," reported Iran’s official news agency.

Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Sunday (Apr 21) expressed gratitude towards the country’s armed forces for attacking Israel. He also urged the Iranian forces to "ceaselessly pursue military innovation and learn the enemy's tactics," reported Iran’s official news agency. Tehran waged an attack on Israel on April 13, firing more than 300 missiles and drones. It said the attack came in response to Israel’s suspected deadly bombing of its embassy compound in Damascus on April 1. "How many missiles were launched and how many of them hit their target is not the primary question, what really matters is that Iran demonstrated its will-power during that operation," Khamenei said. Israel's Friday strikes on Iran Israel on Friday (Apr 19) is believed to have staged retaliatory strikes in the Iranian city of Isfahan. However, Tehran played down the attacks, with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian saying Saturday it was not a strike but resembled "toys our children play with, not drones." Watch: Iran-Israel Tensions: Israel's costly defence vs Iran's cheap attack | Sizing up the costs of war × As per media reports, the muted response from the Iranian authorities indicates that both parties are trying to de-escalate the tensions. Satellite imagery shows impact on Iranian base Meanwhile, satellite imagery released over the last 24 hours has confirmed the impact of attacks on an Iranian air base. BBC reported that a part of an air defence system at an airfield in Isfahan was damaged in Israeli strikes on Friday. Also read: Iran-Israel tensions: Iranians react to suspected Israeli strike on Isfahan However, it remains unclear what type of weapons were used in the attack, over which Israel has maintained silence. (With inputs from agencies)

Ali Khamenei thanks Iranian forces for attacking Israel, urges them to learn ‘enemy tactics’

Iran seems to have softened its otherwise harsh stance against the West. In the latest development the Islamic nation's Supreme leader Ali Khamenei addressed possibilities around a plausible nuclear deal with the West in his speech to Iran's nuclear scientists.

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The Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei's niece was sentenced to imprisonment for three years after she was convicted for criticising the regime publicly and extending her support to the protests taking place across the country against the Islamic Republic, said her lawyer on Friday.

On November 23. Farideh Moradkhani, who belongs to that part of Khamenei’s family which has been critical of the regime for a long, was arrested by the police and has been in police custody since then.

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Moradkhani's lawyer Mohammad Hossein Aghasi, in a tweet, said that her trial took place in a clerical court, which is independent of the judiciary of the country and is only answerable to the supreme leader, although she is not a cleric.

The lawyer added that he was not allowed to attend the hearing where Moradkhani was sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment initially.&nbsp;

However, his appeal was accepted by the court and her prison term was shortened by three years, the lawyer informed.&nbsp;

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Earlier, Moradkhani’s mother and the supreme leader's sister, Badri Hosseini Khamenei, had announced her opposition to Ali Khamenei's regime and expressed her solidarity with the movement against Mahsa Amini's killing in the police custody which has swept Iran.

In a letter released publicly by her son from France, Badri stated that all her ties with Ali Khamenei have been cut off and demanded that he should step down from his position.

(With inputs from agencies)

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The Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei's niece was sentenced to imprisonment for three years after she was convicted for criticising the regime publicly and extending her support to the protests taking place across the country against the Islamic Republic, said her lawyer on Friday.

The Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei's niece was sentenced to imprisonment for three years after she was convicted for criticising the regime publicly and extending her support to the protests taking place across the country against the Islamic Republic, said her lawyer on Friday. On November 23. Farideh Moradkhani, who belongs to that part of Khamenei’s family which has been critical of the regime for a long, was arrested by the police and has been in police custody since then. ALSO READ| Sister of Iran's supreme leader denounces her brother's 'despotic' regime Moradkhani's lawyer Mohammad Hossein Aghasi, in a tweet, said that her trial took place in a clerical court, which is independent of the judiciary of the country and is only answerable to the supreme leader, although she is not a cleric. The lawyer added that he was not allowed to attend the hearing where Moradkhani was sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment initially. However, his appeal was accepted by the court and her prison term was shortened by three years, the lawyer informed. ALSO READ| Iran: President Raisi says crackdown on protesters will continue; Sunni cleric questions execution Earlier, Moradkhani’s mother and the supreme leader's sister, Badri Hosseini Khamenei, had announced her opposition to Ali Khamenei's regime and expressed her solidarity with the movement against Mahsa Amini's killing in the police custody which has swept Iran. In a letter released publicly by her son from France, Badri stated that all her ties with Ali Khamenei have been cut off and demanded that he should step down from his position. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran leader Khamenei’s niece Farideh Moradkhani sentenced to three years’ imprisonment

The sister of Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, has written a letter condemning her brother's regime. This comes as the regime's brutal crackdown has intensified.

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A 16-year-old Iranian girl died after she was allegedly beaten up by security forces in her classroom along with other students for refusing to sing an anthem praising Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

The incident took place last week in northwestern Ardabil city when the security forces were raiding the Shaheed Girls High School.

They tried to coerce the schoolgirls to sing the anthem in the honour of Iran’s supreme leader when 16-year-old Asra Panahi, among others, resisted. Following this, they were beaten up.

The Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers' Trade Associations issued a statement on Wednesday saying that Panahi later succumbed to her injuries in hospital, reports BBC.

However, the Iranian authorities denied responsibility for Asra’s death, while her uncle claimed that his niece died due to a heart condition.

Asra’s death comes at a time when Iran is simmering in chaos ever since the anti-government protests swept the nation a month ago.&nbsp;They have been protesting against the regime for the custodial death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested by the Morality Police for wearing a headscarf inappropriately.

There have been reports that several young girls have died, with the relatives and human rights groups blaming the security forces for it.

The protests that began in the streets have since then gripped several schools, where teenage girls have agitated in classrooms, and playgrounds in a show of support for the women-led protests against the hijab law and the clerical establishment.

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Several videos gone viral on social media showed schoolgirls waving their headscarves in the air and confronting male officials with slogans like "Woman, life, freedom" and "Death to the dictator" - a reference to the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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A 16-year-old Iranian girl died after she was allegedly beaten up by security forces in her classroom along with other students for refusing to sing an anthem praising Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

A 16-year-old Iranian girl died after she was allegedly beaten up by security forces in her classroom along with other students for refusing to sing an anthem praising Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The incident took place last week in northwestern Ardabil city when the security forces were raiding the Shaheed Girls High School. They tried to coerce the schoolgirls to sing the anthem in the honour of Iran’s supreme leader when 16-year-old Asra Panahi, among others, resisted. Following this, they were beaten up. The Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers' Trade Associations issued a statement on Wednesday saying that Panahi later succumbed to her injuries in hospital, reports BBC. However, the Iranian authorities denied responsibility for Asra’s death, while her uncle claimed that his niece died due to a heart condition. Asra’s death comes at a time when Iran is simmering in chaos ever since the anti-government protests swept the nation a month ago. They have been protesting against the regime for the custodial death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested by the Morality Police for wearing a headscarf inappropriately. There have been reports that several young girls have died, with the relatives and human rights groups blaming the security forces for it. The protests that began in the streets have since then gripped several schools, where teenage girls have agitated in classrooms, and playgrounds in a show of support for the women-led protests against the hijab law and the clerical establishment. “Death to the dictator!” School girls waving forced-hijabs, chanting in the streets of Sanandaj. Oct 17 #Mahsa_Amini #مهسا_امینی pic.twitter.com/CggC37eVy9 — IranHumanRights.org (@ICHRI) October 17, 2022 × Several videos gone viral on social media showed schoolgirls waving their headscarves in the air and confronting male officials with slogans like "Woman, life, freedom" and "Death to the dictator" - a reference to the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Widespread anti-Hijab protests continue to rock Iran amid the rising calls for the country's leadership to step down. Iran's Supreme leader Ali Khamenei has now issued a warning to the protesters. Watch the video to listen what he has to say.

Iran's anti-Hijab protests enter fifth week: Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warns protesters

The Iranian people’s protest against the custodial death of a 22-year-old woman has spilled over worldwide, with the diaspora community and activists holding agitations against the Tehran government.

In 159 major cities worldwide like Auckland, London, Melbourne, New York, Paris, Rome, Seoul, Stockholm, Sydney and Zurich, protesters marched under the slogan “Women, life, liberty” seeking greater freedom and autonomy for women in Iran.

Many of the protesters are Iranians living in exile.&nbsp;

According to reports, the agitators in these cities assembled at the Islamic Republic’s embassies or consulates or main squares, chanting slogans against the regime, such as&nbsp;“Death to the dictator,” in reference to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

On Saturday, several thousand people marched in Montreal and other Canadian cities in solidarity with protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran's notorious morality police.

In Rome, around 1,000 people took to the streets to vent their anger at the regime.

"With this regime, it is not possible to receive human rights, that's all. Now is the time for all of us to think that we have the ability to change this 43-year-long oppression," Euronews quoted Sahar, who's been living in Italy for 10 years.

In Berlin, more than 1,000 people gathered, holding placards denouncing the Iranian regime, while in Lisbon, some 200 people chanted "no to dictatorship".

A wave of street violence has gripped Iran since 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died days after her arrest for allegedly failing to observe the Islamic republic's strict dress code for women.

Protests were held across the country for a 17th consecutive day on Sunday despite a bloody crackdown that rights groups said has left more than 75 people dead.

The 1500tasvir social media channel shared video footage of large demonstrations in the capital, as well as the shrine city of Mashhad and Kermanshah in the west.

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Iran has blamed outside forces for the nationwide protests and recently arrested "nine foreign nationals"&nbsp;from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Poland, along with 256 members of outlawed opposition groups.

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The Iranian people’s protest against the custodial death of a 22-year-old woman has spilled over worldwide, with the diaspora community and activists holding agitations against the Tehran government.

The Iranian people’s protest against the custodial death of a 22-year-old woman has spilled over worldwide, with the diaspora community and activists holding agitations against the Tehran government. In 159 major cities worldwide like Auckland, London, Melbourne, New York, Paris, Rome, Seoul, Stockholm, Sydney and Zurich, protesters marched under the slogan “Women, life, liberty” seeking greater freedom and autonomy for women in Iran. Many of the protesters are Iranians living in exile. According to reports, the agitators in these cities assembled at the Islamic Republic’s embassies or consulates or main squares, chanting slogans against the regime, such as “Death to the dictator,” in reference to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. On Saturday, several thousand people marched in Montreal and other Canadian cities in solidarity with protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran's notorious morality police. In Rome, around 1,000 people took to the streets to vent their anger at the regime. "With this regime, it is not possible to receive human rights, that's all. Now is the time for all of us to think that we have the ability to change this 43-year-long oppression," Euronews quoted Sahar, who's been living in Italy for 10 years. In Berlin, more than 1,000 people gathered, holding placards denouncing the Iranian regime, while in Lisbon, some 200 people chanted "no to dictatorship". A wave of street violence has gripped Iran since 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died days after her arrest for allegedly failing to observe the Islamic republic's strict dress code for women. Protests were held across the country for a 17th consecutive day on Sunday despite a bloody crackdown that rights groups said has left more than 75 people dead. The 1500tasvir social media channel shared video footage of large demonstrations in the capital, as well as the shrine city of Mashhad and Kermanshah in the west. A line of women without hijabs walks down Valiasr Street in Tehran with their scarves in the air. #مهسا_امینی #MahsaAmini #IranRevolution pic.twitter.com/XBUo9F1rvG — 1500tasvir_en (@1500tasvir_en) October 1, 2022 × Iran has blamed outside forces for the nationwide protests and recently arrested "nine foreign nationals" from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Poland, along with 256 members of outlawed opposition groups. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Protests in solidarity with Mahsa Amini killed in Iran spill across 159 cities worldwide

Iran's&nbsp;Supreme Leader Ali&nbsp;Khamenei&nbsp;described&nbsp;homosexuality&nbsp;as part of the "moral deprivation" widespread in Western civilisation, during a televised speech on Tuesday.

"There is severe moral deprivation in the world today such as&nbsp;homosexuality&nbsp;and things that one cannot bring oneself to even talk about. Some have rightly called Western civilisation a new age of ignorance,"&nbsp;Khamenei&nbsp;said.

Western rights groups have often criticised Iran, where homosexual acts among men can be punished by the death penalty.

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Tehran has dismissed the criticism as baseless and due to a lack of understanding of its Islamic laws.

"The same moral vices of the age of ignorance (in pre-Islamic Arabia) exist today in the so-called civilised Western world in an organised and more widespread way. Life in Western civilisation is based on greed, and money is the basis of all Western values,"&nbsp;Khamenei&nbsp;said.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei described homosexuality as part of the "moral deprivation" widespread in Western civilisation, during a televised speech on Tuesday.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei described homosexuality as part of the "moral deprivation" widespread in Western civilisation, during a televised speech on Tuesday. "There is severe moral deprivation in the world today such as homosexuality and things that one cannot bring oneself to even talk about. Some have rightly called Western civilisation a new age of ignorance," Khamenei said. Western rights groups have often criticised Iran, where homosexual acts among men can be punished by the death penalty. Also read | Nuclear deal talks: Iran says West still not making 'political decisions' Tehran has dismissed the criticism as baseless and due to a lack of understanding of its Islamic laws. "The same moral vices of the age of ignorance (in pre-Islamic Arabia) exist today in the so-called civilised Western world in an organised and more widespread way. Life in Western civilisation is based on greed, and money is the basis of all Western values," Khamenei said.

Iran's Khamenei says homosexuality example of West's immorality

Iranian state broadcaster was hacked on Thursday. Dissents hijacked the broadcast - and called for the death of Iran's Supreme Leader. Tehran is blaming an old enemy for the hack. Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Iran State TV hacked, broadcast calls for Khamenei's death

Hackers gained access to several Iranian state television channels and broadcast pictures of an exiled dissident group and a graphic demanding the supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei be killed.

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Iranians are voting to choose their next President. But all the odds are stacked in the favour of one man. Will hardliner Ebrahim Raisi become the next president of Iran? This week, on The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look at Iran's presidential elections.

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