<p>After a clip from the wedding of an Iranian cleric's daughter went viral, the internet threw tons of questions at the regime of the Islamic Republic. The clip was from the wedding ceremony of Iran's former security chief Ali Shamkhani. The clip sparked outrage because women in the function, including the bride, were seen wearing revealing dresses. This holds utmost significance as a young woman, Mhasa Amini, was tortured to death in the country for not wearing her hijab "properly".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/louvre-burglary-sparks-outrage-critics-blame-diversity-hires-for-the-theft-of-the-decade-1761034277502"><strong>Louvre heist sparks outrage, 'diversity hires' blames for 'theft of the decade'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After receiving the utmost backlash, the close aide of the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, defends himself on the grounds of privacy. He also hinted that the video leakage from a private ceremony was a "revenge" from his enemies.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In his first reaction to the leaked video, Shamkhani told state media, “As I said earlier: Hey you bastards, I’m still alive,” referencing a quote from Papillon (1973), Iran International reported.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-clarifies-100-000-h-1b-fee-rule-after-lawsuit-check-who-gets-exemptions-and-what-1761025836778"><strong>US clarifies $100,000 H-1B fee rule after lawsuit — Check who gets exemptions?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The leader posted on X the exact line in Hebrew, hinting at blaming Israel for the video leak. He had previously used the same line when addressing Israel after surviving an airstrike on his home in Tehran during June’s war.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-war-a-strange-thing-says-ukraine-could-still-win-but-adds-i-don-t-think-they-will-1761011313214"><strong>Trump says Ukraine 'could still win' the war, but adds ‘I don’t think they will’</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reacting to the video, moderate cleric Mohammad-Ali Abtahi denied any wrongdoing as he said it was merely a video of unveiled women in a "female-only" gathering.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The wedding, which reportedly took place in April 2024, is further fueling anger among those who believe the regime’s leaders are hypocritical in their treatment of women. Ali Shamkhani, 70, has long been a loyal ally of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. He previously served as defense minister and headed the Supreme National Security Council until 2023.</p>

The clip sparked outrage because women in the function, including the bride, were seen wearing revealing dresses. This holds utmost significance as a young woman, Mhasa Amini, was tortured to death in the country for not wearing her hijab properly.

After a clip from the wedding of an Iranian cleric's daughter went viral, the internet threw tons of questions at the regime of the Islamic Republic. The clip was from the wedding ceremony of Iran's former security chief Ali Shamkhani. The clip sparked outrage because women in the function, including the bride, were seen wearing revealing dresses. This holds utmost significance as a young woman, Mhasa Amini, was tortured to death in the country for not wearing her hijab "properly". Also read: Louvre heist sparks outrage, 'diversity hires' blames for 'theft of the decade' After receiving the utmost backlash, the close aide of the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, defends himself on the grounds of privacy. He also hinted that the video leakage from a private ceremony was a "revenge" from his enemies. In his first reaction to the leaked video, Shamkhani told state media, “As I said earlier: Hey you bastards, I’m still alive,” referencing a quote from Papillon (1973), Iran International reported. Also read: US clarifies $100,000 H-1B fee rule after lawsuit — Check who gets exemptions? The leader posted on X the exact line in Hebrew, hinting at blaming Israel for the video leak. He had previously used the same line when addressing Israel after surviving an airstrike on his home in Tehran during June’s war. Also read: Trump says Ukraine 'could still win' the war, but adds ‘I don’t think they will’ Reacting to the video, moderate cleric Mohammad-Ali Abtahi denied any wrongdoing as he said it was merely a video of unveiled women in a "female-only" gathering. The wedding, which reportedly took place in April 2024, is further fueling anger among those who believe the regime’s leaders are hypocritical in their treatment of women. Ali Shamkhani, 70, has long been a loyal ally of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. He previously served as defense minister and headed the Supreme National Security Council until 2023.

<p>The clip sparked outrage because women in the function, including the bride, were seen wearing revealing dresses. This holds utmost significance as a young woman, Mhasa Amini, was tortured to death in the country for not wearing her hijab "properly".</p>

Iran’s Ali Shamkhani defends daughter's 'western-style' wedding, indirectly calls leaked video 'revenge' by Israel

<p>An Iranian teen is in critical condition and is admitted to hospital after allegedly being attacked by agents of the government for violating the stringent hijab law.</p>

<p>The 16-year-old victim has been identified as Armita Geravand, who was allegedly harassed and attacked in the Tehran metro on Sunday (Oct 1), Reuters reported Wednesday citing two prominent rights activists.</p>

<p>The incident comes hot on the heels of the first anniversary of the killing of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died on Sep 16, 2022 in the custody of Iran’s morality police. The murder had sparked months of nationwide protests in the West Asian country.</p>

<h2><strong>Shocking revelations by Human rights group Hengaw</strong></h2>

<p>Rights group Hengaw said the teen was subjected to "a severe physical assault" by morality police officers.</p>

<p>She reportedly fell into a coma and is being treated at Tehran's Fajr hospital under tight security.</p>

<p>Authorities briefly detained a journalist who reached the hospital to cover the incident and confiscated the mobile phones of family members of Geravand.</p>

<p>"[She] was physically attacked by authorities at Shohada station... for what they perceived as non-compliance with the compulsory 'hijab'," a statement by Hengaw said. "As a result, she sustained severe injuries and was transported to the hospital," it added.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened on the train?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>As per political activists cited by Reuters, the girl was pushed by hijab enforcers who ended up “hitting her head on an iron pole.”</p>

<p>"We are following her case closely. She is in coma at Intensive Care Unit of the hospital and her condition is critical ... her relatives said there is a heavy presence of plain clothes at the hospital," one of the activists in Iran said.</p>

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<p>Hengaw also released a photo of the victim, showing her lying in unconscious in the hospital.</p>

<h2><strong>Statement by Armita Geravand’s parents</strong></h2>

<p>Armita Geravand’s parents acknowledged that whatever happened on Sunday was an “accident”, in an interview with the state-backed Irna news agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The interview took place "in the presence of high-ranking security officers under considerable pressure at Fajr Hospital," the rights group alleged.</p>

<p>"I think my daughter's blood pressure dropped, I am not too sure, I think they have said her pressure dropped," her mother states in a heavily edited video posted by Irna.</p>

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<p>The managing director of the Tehran metro also claimed that no verbal or physical conflict happened on the train on Sunday between Armita and metro executives.</p>

<p>"Some rumours about a confrontation with metro agents... are not true and CCTV footage refutes this claim," the official told Irna.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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An Iranian teen is in critical condition and is admitted to hospital after allegedly being attacked by agents of the government for violating the stringent hijab law.

An Iranian teen is in critical condition and is admitted to hospital after allegedly being attacked by agents of the government for violating the stringent hijab law. The 16-year-old victim has been identified as Armita Geravand, who was allegedly harassed and attacked in the Tehran metro on Sunday (Oct 1), Reuters reported Wednesday citing two prominent rights activists. The incident comes hot on the heels of the first anniversary of the killing of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died on Sep 16, 2022 in the custody of Iran’s morality police. The murder had sparked months of nationwide protests in the West Asian country. Shocking revelations by Human rights group Hengaw Rights group Hengaw said the teen was subjected to "a severe physical assault" by morality police officers. She reportedly fell into a coma and is being treated at Tehran's Fajr hospital under tight security. Authorities briefly detained a journalist who reached the hospital to cover the incident and confiscated the mobile phones of family members of Geravand. "[She] was physically attacked by authorities at Shohada station... for what they perceived as non-compliance with the compulsory 'hijab'," a statement by Hengaw said. "As a result, she sustained severe injuries and was transported to the hospital," it added. What happened on the train? As per political activists cited by Reuters, the girl was pushed by hijab enforcers who ended up “hitting her head on an iron pole.” "We are following her case closely. She is in coma at Intensive Care Unit of the hospital and her condition is critical ... her relatives said there is a heavy presence of plain clothes at the hospital," one of the activists in Iran said. Watch: Iran's supreme leader issues warning to Saudi for normalising ties with Israel × Hengaw also released a photo of the victim, showing her lying in unconscious in the hospital. Statement by Armita Geravand’s parents Armita Geravand’s parents acknowledged that whatever happened on Sunday was an “accident”, in an interview with the state-backed Irna news agency. The interview took place "in the presence of high-ranking security officers under considerable pressure at Fajr Hospital," the rights group alleged. "I think my daughter's blood pressure dropped, I am not too sure, I think they have said her pressure dropped," her mother states in a heavily edited video posted by Irna. Also read: Iran hijab row again: 16-year-old slips into coma after alleged assault by morality police The managing director of the Tehran metro also claimed that no verbal or physical conflict happened on the train on Sunday between Armita and metro executives. "Some rumours about a confrontation with metro agents... are not true and CCTV footage refutes this claim," the official told Irna. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

'Hit her head on iron pole,' Activists reveal barbarism of Iranian hijab police against 16-year-old victim

<p>Iran’s parliament has passed a new bill that imposes strict punishment on women who defy hijab laws and on those who support them.</p>

<p>Called the Chastity and Hijab Bill, it will be implemented on a trial basis for three years wherein women can face up to 10 years in prison and can be fined between 180m and 360m rials ($3,651-$7,302).</p>

<p>Currently, those not complying risk a prison term of between 10 days and two months or a fine of between 5,000 and 500,000 rials ($0.10-$10.14 at the black market exchange rate).</p>

<p>The bill also extends punishments to business owners who serve women not wearing the mandatory headscarf and activists who organise against it.</p>

<h2><strong>Bill awaits ratification&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The proposed legislation will also fine those "promoting nudity" or "making fun of the hijab" in the media and on social networks, and the owners of vehicles in which a female driver or passenger is not wearing the hijab or appropriate clothing, according to AFP news agency.</p>

<p>The bill was put to vote on Wednesday (Sept 20) with 152 lawmakers in Iran's 290-seat parliament approving it.</p>

<p>It will now head to the Guardian Council, a clerical body that serves as constitutional watchdog, for ratification.</p>

<p>Initially, some lawmakers wanted the trial period to be five years, but&nbsp;they agreed on three years, after which it would become a permanent law.</p>

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<h2><strong>Mahsa Amini's death anniversary&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The move came just days after the anniversary of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini's demise, whose custodial death on Sept 16, 2022, on account of defying hijab laws, sparked months of anti-hijab protests in which many called for the overthrow of Iran's theocracy.</p>

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<p>Although the protests faded early this year following a massive crackdown on dissenters, many women continued to flout the hijab rules in public.</p>

<p>Moreover, a growing number of women and girls also reportedly stopped covering their hair in public altogether as the unrest subsided, despite the return of the morality police to the streets and the installation of surveillance cameras.</p>

<p>In the year-long protests, at least 500 people were killed and over 22,000 detained.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Iran’s parliament has passed a new bill that imposes strict punishment on women who defy hijab laws and on those who support them. Called the Chastity and Hijab Bill, it will be implemented on a trial basis for three years wherein women can face up to 10 years in prison and can be fined between 180m and 360m rials ($3,651-$7,302).

Iran’s parliament has passed a new bill that imposes strict punishment on women who defy hijab laws and on those who support them. Called the Chastity and Hijab Bill, it will be implemented on a trial basis for three years wherein women can face up to 10 years in prison and can be fined between 180m and 360m rials ($3,651-$7,302). Currently, those not complying risk a prison term of between 10 days and two months or a fine of between 5,000 and 500,000 rials ($0.10-$10.14 at the black market exchange rate). The bill also extends punishments to business owners who serve women not wearing the mandatory headscarf and activists who organise against it. Bill awaits ratification The proposed legislation will also fine those "promoting nudity" or "making fun of the hijab" in the media and on social networks, and the owners of vehicles in which a female driver or passenger is not wearing the hijab or appropriate clothing, according to AFP news agency. The bill was put to vote on Wednesday (Sept 20) with 152 lawmakers in Iran's 290-seat parliament approving it. It will now head to the Guardian Council, a clerical body that serves as constitutional watchdog, for ratification. Initially, some lawmakers wanted the trial period to be five years, but they agreed on three years, after which it would become a permanent law. Also read | Saudi crown prince says kingdom will obtain nuclear weapon if Iran does first Mahsa Amini's death anniversary The move came just days after the anniversary of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini's demise, whose custodial death on Sept 16, 2022, on account of defying hijab laws, sparked months of anti-hijab protests in which many called for the overthrow of Iran's theocracy. Also read | US denies allegations it rejected Canada's claims regarding Nijjar's killing Although the protests faded early this year following a massive crackdown on dissenters, many women continued to flout the hijab rules in public. Moreover, a growing number of women and girls also reportedly stopped covering their hair in public altogether as the unrest subsided, despite the return of the morality police to the streets and the installation of surveillance cameras. In the year-long protests, at least 500 people were killed and over 22,000 detained. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Iran passes stricter hijab bill, proposes 10 years in jail for ‘mocking’, defying dress code

Iranian leaders have voted to new controversial hijab law behind closed doors. The Hijab and chastity bill will impose a raft of new punishments on women who fail to wear headscarf. Punishments will now increase after the bill is passed.

Iran leaders to debate draconian Hijab-wearing laws in secret | World DNA

<p>Bosch, a prominent German engineering company, reportedly supplied a significant number of CCTV cameras to Iran, an investigation has claimed.</p>

<p>These cameras are allegedly used by Iranian authorities to monitor women who resist the country's strict Islamic laws, as per accounts from activists within Iran.</p>

<p>These Bosch cameras form a crucial component of an extensive surveillance network within Tehran, which the theocratic regime uses to suppress protests and enforce compliance, as per claims reported by the Telegraph.</p>

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<p>Within the country, activists have managed to breach the security of these cameras in Tehran's transportation system, accessing and downloading video footage operated on Bosch software.</p>

<h2><strong>Bosch admits to having sold cameras to Iran</strong></h2>

<p>The company acknowledges that it completed sales of approximately 8,000 cameras to Iran during the period from 2016 to 2018. It was the period when Western businesses were allowed to do commerce with Iran following the signing of a treaty aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions.</p>

<p>In 2017, a high-ranking staff member from Bosch was recorded as having travelled to Khatam University in Tehran, where a seminar took place regarding subjects such as facial recognition technologies.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>These details were documented by German broadcaster ARD, although Bosch maintains the seminar never took place.</p>

<h2><strong>How are the cameras used by Iran?</strong></h2>

<p>Reports from activists indicate that these cameras are strategically positioned at busy intersections to monitor women who remove their headscarves in public, an action deemed a violation of Iranian religious law.</p>

<p>Amnesty International has documented instances where women driving through these intersections receive text messages from state security, warning them of fines for alleged improper wearing of headscarves.</p>

<p>While Bosch maintains that the cameras sold to Iran could support "intelligent tracking",&nbsp;an AI-driven technology enabling users to configure cameras for vehicle or movement tracking, the company denies having equipped the cameras with facial recognition capabilities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, it accepts that the Iranian state could potentially deploy software from another company to perform facial image tracking based on the outputs.</p>

<p>Activists claim that local law enforcement employs these cameras to detect the formation of small gatherings, enabling prompt intervention to suppress protests.</p>

<h2><strong>Germany-Iran trade after JCPOA</strong></h2>

<p>Berlin was the first Western capital to boost its business relations with Iran after the signing of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) aimed at controlling Iran's nuclear aspirations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sigmar Gabriel, the economy minister at the time, led a delegation of 150 business executives to Iran. However, German companies withdrew their involvement two years later due to the United States' withdrawal from the nuclear treaty and its subsequent threats of sanctions against firms continuing business with Tehran.</p>

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Bosch, a prominent German engineering company, reportedly supplied a significant number of CCTV cameras to Iran, an investigation has claimed. These cameras are allegedly used by Iranian authorities to monitor women who resist the country's strict Islamic laws, as per accounts from activists within Iran.

Bosch, a prominent German engineering company, reportedly supplied a significant number of CCTV cameras to Iran, an investigation has claimed. These cameras are allegedly used by Iranian authorities to monitor women who resist the country's strict Islamic laws, as per accounts from activists within Iran. These Bosch cameras form a crucial component of an extensive surveillance network within Tehran, which the theocratic regime uses to suppress protests and enforce compliance, as per claims reported by the Telegraph. Also read: Germany grapples with economic turmoil amid energy crisis & industrial decline Within the country, activists have managed to breach the security of these cameras in Tehran's transportation system, accessing and downloading video footage operated on Bosch software. Bosch admits to having sold cameras to Iran The company acknowledges that it completed sales of approximately 8,000 cameras to Iran during the period from 2016 to 2018. It was the period when Western businesses were allowed to do commerce with Iran following the signing of a treaty aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions. In 2017, a high-ranking staff member from Bosch was recorded as having travelled to Khatam University in Tehran, where a seminar took place regarding subjects such as facial recognition technologies. Watch: Heavy rainfall ravages North and Western areas of Germany × These details were documented by German broadcaster ARD, although Bosch maintains the seminar never took place. How are the cameras used by Iran? Reports from activists indicate that these cameras are strategically positioned at busy intersections to monitor women who remove their headscarves in public, an action deemed a violation of Iranian religious law. Amnesty International has documented instances where women driving through these intersections receive text messages from state security, warning them of fines for alleged improper wearing of headscarves. While Bosch maintains that the cameras sold to Iran could support "intelligent tracking", an AI-driven technology enabling users to configure cameras for vehicle or movement tracking, the company denies having equipped the cameras with facial recognition capabilities. However, it accepts that the Iranian state could potentially deploy software from another company to perform facial image tracking based on the outputs. Activists claim that local law enforcement employs these cameras to detect the formation of small gatherings, enabling prompt intervention to suppress protests. Germany-Iran trade after JCPOA Berlin was the first Western capital to boost its business relations with Iran after the signing of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) aimed at controlling Iran's nuclear aspirations. Sigmar Gabriel, the economy minister at the time, led a delegation of 150 business executives to Iran. However, German companies withdrew their involvement two years later due to the United States' withdrawal from the nuclear treaty and its subsequent threats of sanctions against firms continuing business with Tehran. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Germany's Bosch aided Iran's efforts targeting anti-hijab women and protesters: Report

<p>Iran's government is forcing women to seek psychiatric help as part of their efforts to enforce laws that mandate covering their heads, often with hijab.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Healthcare organisations have cautioned that the country's judiciary is misusing psychological treatments, while others view this action as a sign of the government's struggle to maintain hijab rules, France24 reported.</p>

<p>In a defiant gesture, Iranian actress Afsaneh Bayegan&nbsp;posted photos of her hair without a hijab on Instagram and recently appeared at a public event in a similar manner. In response, Bayegan, aged 61, received a two-year suspended prison sentence and was instructed to attend a "psychological centre" weekly for the treatment of her supposed "anti-family personality disorder".</p>

<p>In another incident, a woman in Tehran was reportedly sentenced to a month of cleaning corpses in a morgue after being caught driving without a hijab.</p>

<p>Following the death of Mahsa Al Amini in September 2022, who was detained by Iran's morality police for her "improper" headscarf, many Iranian women have opted to show their hair in public as a mark of defiance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The movement has garnered support from Iranian celebrities, athletes, and actresses.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Iran: Women's rights become the battleground</strong></p>

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<p>Early on in July, a Tehran court handed down a sentence of two months in prison and six months of psychological treatment to a woman, citing a "contagious psychological disorder leading to sexual promiscuity" due to her failure to wear a hijab.</p>

<p>The increasing trend of sentences requiring women to undergo psychological treatment has raised concerns within the Iranian psychiatric community.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In an open letter to Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei, the head of the country's judiciary, the presidents of four mental health organisations accused the authorities of exploiting psychiatry for ulterior motives.</p>

<p>"Diagnosing mental health disorders is the responsibility of psychiatrists, not judges," they decried, according to France24.</p>

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Iran's government is forcing women to seek psychiatric help as part of their efforts to enforce laws that mandate covering their heads, often with hijab. Healthcare organisations have cautioned that the country's judiciary is misusing psychological treatments, while others view this action as a sign of the government's struggle to maintain hijab rules, France24 reported.

Iran's government is forcing women to seek psychiatric help as part of their efforts to enforce laws that mandate covering their heads, often with hijab. Healthcare organisations have cautioned that the country's judiciary is misusing psychological treatments, while others view this action as a sign of the government's struggle to maintain hijab rules, France24 reported. In a defiant gesture, Iranian actress Afsaneh Bayegan posted photos of her hair without a hijab on Instagram and recently appeared at a public event in a similar manner. In response, Bayegan, aged 61, received a two-year suspended prison sentence and was instructed to attend a "psychological centre" weekly for the treatment of her supposed "anti-family personality disorder". In another incident, a woman in Tehran was reportedly sentenced to a month of cleaning corpses in a morgue after being caught driving without a hijab. Following the death of Mahsa Al Amini in September 2022, who was detained by Iran's morality police for her "improper" headscarf, many Iranian women have opted to show their hair in public as a mark of defiance. The movement has garnered support from Iranian celebrities, athletes, and actresses. Also watch | Gravitas: Iran: Women's rights become the battleground × Early on in July, a Tehran court handed down a sentence of two months in prison and six months of psychological treatment to a woman, citing a "contagious psychological disorder leading to sexual promiscuity" due to her failure to wear a hijab. The increasing trend of sentences requiring women to undergo psychological treatment has raised concerns within the Iranian psychiatric community. Also read | Iran issues 'no hijab means no medical care' circular In an open letter to Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei, the head of the country's judiciary, the presidents of four mental health organisations accused the authorities of exploiting psychiatry for ulterior motives. "Diagnosing mental health disorders is the responsibility of psychiatrists, not judges," they decried, according to France24. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Iran sends women defying hijab rule for psychiatric help

Iranian women flouting the hijab mandate are being sent off to psychological centres. The country's judiciary is hijacking psychiatric medicine for its own purposes. To what lengths will the Iranian regime go to impose itself on women? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Iran sends women to psychiatrist centres for flouting hijab law

<p>It keeps getting worse for the women of Iran as the country’s implementation of the dress code has put a lot of people in prison. In addition to those who faced consequences earlier for violating this dress code, two more female actors have been charged for violations. Two legal cases have been brought against Baran Kosari, 37, and Shaghayegh Dehghan, 44. Both actresses are known for their work in Iranian cinema.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two women irked the moral police after they were spotted in public without headscarves. If prosecuted, the actresses could face fines or prison terms. Kosari was “sent to the judiciary” after she attended the funeral of actor Hesam Mahmoudi without a headscarf. The other woman, Dehghan, was charged for "not wearing a hijab in a cafe".</p>

<p>Earlier, legal cases had been filed against actresses Katayoun Riahi, Pantea Bahram, Afsaneh Baygan and Fatemeh Motamed-Aria for removing their headscarves. Some of the women who are now facing legal action have won awards for their work in Iranian cinema.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It all started after Mahsa Amini, 22, died following her arrest by the country’s “morality police” for allegedly not adhering to the country’s hijab laws. Showing their support for the cause, several actresses and high-profile figures took off their headscarves.</p>

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It keeps getting worse for the women of Iran as the country’s implementation of the dress code has put a lot of people in prison. In addition to those who faced consequences earlier for violating this dress code, two more female actors have been charged for violations.

It keeps getting worse for the women of Iran as the country’s implementation of the dress code has put a lot of people in prison. In addition to those who faced consequences earlier for violating this dress code, two more female actors have been charged for violations. Two legal cases have been brought against Baran Kosari, 37, and Shaghayegh Dehghan, 44. Both actresses are known for their work in Iranian cinema. The two women irked the moral police after they were spotted in public without headscarves. If prosecuted, the actresses could face fines or prison terms. Kosari was “sent to the judiciary” after she attended the funeral of actor Hesam Mahmoudi without a headscarf. The other woman, Dehghan, was charged for "not wearing a hijab in a cafe". Earlier, legal cases had been filed against actresses Katayoun Riahi, Pantea Bahram, Afsaneh Baygan and Fatemeh Motamed-Aria for removing their headscarves. Some of the women who are now facing legal action have won awards for their work in Iranian cinema. It all started after Mahsa Amini, 22, died following her arrest by the country’s “morality police” for allegedly not adhering to the country’s hijab laws. Showing their support for the cause, several actresses and high-profile figures took off their headscarves. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Two more actresses charged for not wearing hijab in Iran

<p>Iran is stepping up its attempts to further rein in the increasing number&nbsp;of women defying the nation's compulsory dress code. As per the police, Iranian authorities are installing cameras in public places and thoroughfares to identify and penalise unveiled women. Violators will reportedly receive "warning text messages as to the consequences," said the police.</p>

<p>Police have called on owners of businesses to "seriously monitor the observance of societal norms with their diligent inspections."</p>

<p>The move, as per the Iranian judiciary’s Mizan news agency and other state media, is aimed at "preventing resistance against the hijab law."</p>

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<p>Since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran's morality police last September, a growing number of Iranian women have been ditching the&nbsp;veil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the Iranian media reports, such resistance "tarnishes" Iran’s spiritual image and spreads insecurity.</p>

<p>Amini was reportedly detained for allegedly violating the nation's hijab rules. Since then, violent protests have rocked Iran, which have been violently put down by the nation's security forces.</p>

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<p>However, women are still widely seen defying the obligatory dress code; roaming around unveiled in malls, restaurants, shops, etc.</p>

<p>A March 30 statement by Iran's Interior Ministry described the veil as "one of the civilisational foundations of the Iranian nation" and "one of the practical principles of the Islamic Republic." It added that there would be no retreat on the issue and urged citizens to confront unveiled women. Under Iran's Islamic Sharia law, which was imposed after the 1979 revolution, Iranian women are mandated to cover their hair. Violators have faced public rebuke, fines, or arrest.</p>

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Iran is stepping up its attempts to further rein in the increasing number of women defying the nation's compulsory dress code. As per the police, Iranian authorities are installing cameras in public places and thoroughfares to identify and penalise unveiled women.

Iran is stepping up its attempts to further rein in the increasing number of women defying the nation's compulsory dress code. As per the police, Iranian authorities are installing cameras in public places and thoroughfares to identify and penalise unveiled women. Violators will reportedly receive "warning text messages as to the consequences," said the police. Police have called on owners of businesses to "seriously monitor the observance of societal norms with their diligent inspections." The move, as per the Iranian judiciary’s Mizan news agency and other state media, is aimed at "preventing resistance against the hijab law." Also read | Women without hijab to be prosecuted ‘without mercy’, warns Iran’s judiciary chief Since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran's morality police last September, a growing number of Iranian women have been ditching the veil. As per the Iranian media reports, such resistance "tarnishes" Iran’s spiritual image and spreads insecurity. Amini was reportedly detained for allegedly violating the nation's hijab rules. Since then, violent protests have rocked Iran, which have been violently put down by the nation's security forces. Also read | WATCH | Man attacks two women with yoghurt for not wearing hijab in Iran, all three arrested However, women are still widely seen defying the obligatory dress code; roaming around unveiled in malls, restaurants, shops, etc. A March 30 statement by Iran's Interior Ministry described the veil as "one of the civilisational foundations of the Iranian nation" and "one of the practical principles of the Islamic Republic." It added that there would be no retreat on the issue and urged citizens to confront unveiled women. Under Iran's Islamic Sharia law, which was imposed after the 1979 revolution, Iranian women are mandated to cover their hair. Violators have faced public rebuke, fines, or arrest. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Iran installs cameras in public places to identify, penalise women defying hijab laws

<p>Iran is in the midst of implementing new methods to enforce the Hijab law, requiring women to dress modestly and wear headscarves in public places, which includes imposing a fine, denying employment and even barring&nbsp;those without a headscarf from leaving the country, said reports.</p>

<p>Earlier this year, the Islamic republic faced widespread protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death in police custody following her arrest for alleged breach of the Islamic republic's dress code for women by the country’s morality police for ‘inappropriate’ attire.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Observance of hijab is a legal issue and one of our religious values. Most of our women also observe this issue,” said Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi to the Rouydad24 website, on Friday.</p>

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<p>Reportedly, he was defending his decision after media reports alleged that Iranian police have resumed warning women over headscarves as many received a warning via SMS about removing their hijabs inside their car, in the past week or so.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report by the Fars news agency, which is supposedly affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), citing an anonymous senior police officer source, told them that the new phase of a plan to enforce hijab has commenced across the country, which includes the warning SMS.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The development comes after a lawmaker in December reportedly said that the regime is making some decisions about the hijab rules and that the methods of enforcing them may change. “It is possible that women who do not observe hijab would be informed via SMS, asking them to respect the law,” said a report by Iran International citing the official.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It added, “After notifying them, we enter the warning stage... and last, the bank account of the person who unveiled may be blocked.” Additionally, a report by Reformist Shargh Daily, on Thursday (January 5) claimed that the new measures include banning those without headscarves from leaving the country, denying them access to public services, employment and even community services as well as imposing fines.&nbsp;<br />
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Iran is in the midst of implementing new methods to enforce the Hijab law, requiring women to dress modestly and wear headscarves in public places, which includes imposing a fine, denying employment and even barring those without a headscarf from leaving the country, said reports.

Iran is in the midst of implementing new methods to enforce the Hijab law, requiring women to dress modestly and wear headscarves in public places, which includes imposing a fine, denying employment and even barring those without a headscarf from leaving the country, said reports. Earlier this year, the Islamic republic faced widespread protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death in police custody following her arrest for alleged breach of the Islamic republic's dress code for women by the country’s morality police for ‘inappropriate’ attire. “Observance of hijab is a legal issue and one of our religious values. Most of our women also observe this issue,” said Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi to the Rouydad24 website, on Friday. ALSO READ | Women must wear headscarves even in cars, Iranian police resume warnings Reportedly, he was defending his decision after media reports alleged that Iranian police have resumed warning women over headscarves as many received a warning via SMS about removing their hijabs inside their car, in the past week or so. A report by the Fars news agency, which is supposedly affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), citing an anonymous senior police officer source, told them that the new phase of a plan to enforce hijab has commenced across the country, which includes the warning SMS. ALSO WATCH | Iran: Women ordered to wear headscarves even in cars, receive warning over text message The development comes after a lawmaker in December reportedly said that the regime is making some decisions about the hijab rules and that the methods of enforcing them may change. “It is possible that women who do not observe hijab would be informed via SMS, asking them to respect the law,” said a report by Iran International citing the official. ALSO WATCH | Iran executes 2 more protesters; Khamenei appoints new national police chief It added, “After notifying them, we enter the warning stage... and last, the bank account of the person who unveiled may be blocked.” Additionally, a report by Reformist Shargh Daily, on Thursday (January 5) claimed that the new measures include banning those without headscarves from leaving the country, denying them access to public services, employment and even community services as well as imposing fines. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Iran finds new methods to enforce Hijab law, terms it part of religious values: Reports

<p>An Iranian woman player who competed in an international chess competition without hijab does not represent the country, the authorities have said.</p>

<p>The comments by Iran's chess federation on Wednesday come after Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, 25, was seen without the headscarf at the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Almaty, Kazakhstan.</p>

<p>The authorities perceived her act as a show of support for the protests against the Iranian regime that were triggered following the custodial death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in September.</p>

<p>"This chess player participated freely and at her own expense", Hassan Tamini, head of Iran's chess federation, was quoted as saying by Fars news agency.</p>

<p>"Khademalsharieh did not participate in these competitions through the federation, but went independently and did this action," he added.</p>

<p>Iranian Women athletes are required to adhere to Iran’s strict dress code as per Islamic laws, which includes covering their heads while participating in international events.</p>

<h2><strong>Iranian chess players Sara Khadem, Atousa Pourkashiyan abandon hijab while playing</strong></h2>

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<p>Tamini said that they were taken aback by Khademalsharieh’s action.</p>

<p>"We didn't expect this chess player to do this because she had participated in the previous tournaments in compliance with the standards", Tamini said.</p>

<p>According to the International Chess Federation website, Khademalsharieh is ranked 804 in the world.</p>

<p>Notably, she is not the first women athlete to compete in an international event without a hijab.</p>

<p>In November, a speed skater, Niloufar Mardani, was chastised by the authorities for attending a competition in Turkey without a headscarf.</p>

<p>Mardani participated "without authorisation," the sports ministry said, quoted by Iran's Fars news agency.</p>

<p>Similarly, climber Elnaz Rekabi wore only a headband during a competition event at the Asian Championships in Seoul in October.</p>

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An Iranian woman player who competed in an international chess competition without hijab does not represent the country, the authorities have said. The comments by Iran's chess federation on Wednesday come after Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, 25, was seen without the headscarf at the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

An Iranian woman player who competed in an international chess competition without hijab does not represent the country, the authorities have said. The comments by Iran's chess federation on Wednesday come after Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, 25, was seen without the headscarf at the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The authorities perceived her act as a show of support for the protests against the Iranian regime that were triggered following the custodial death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in September. "This chess player participated freely and at her own expense", Hassan Tamini, head of Iran's chess federation, was quoted as saying by Fars news agency. "Khademalsharieh did not participate in these competitions through the federation, but went independently and did this action," he added. Iranian Women athletes are required to adhere to Iran’s strict dress code as per Islamic laws, which includes covering their heads while participating in international events. Iranian chess players Sara Khadem, Atousa Pourkashiyan abandon hijab while playing Tamini said that they were taken aback by Khademalsharieh’s action. "We didn't expect this chess player to do this because she had participated in the previous tournaments in compliance with the standards", Tamini said. According to the International Chess Federation website, Khademalsharieh is ranked 804 in the world. Notably, she is not the first women athlete to compete in an international event without a hijab. In November, a speed skater, Niloufar Mardani, was chastised by the authorities for attending a competition in Turkey without a headscarf. Mardani participated "without authorisation," the sports ministry said, quoted by Iran's Fars news agency. Similarly, climber Elnaz Rekabi wore only a headband during a competition event at the Asian Championships in Seoul in October. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Woman chess player who competed without hijab does not represent Iran, says official

<p>After a Saudi Arabian intelligence report hinted at an imminent attack from Iran, the United States has expressed its concern and has said that it will not hesitate to respond if necessary.&nbsp;Saudi Arabia has reportedly warned the United States that as a distraction manoeuvre to shift the limelight from its ongoing Hijab protests, Iran is planning to attack the kingdom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are concerned about the threat picture, and we remain in constant contact through military and intelligence channels with the Saudis," said the spokesperson from US'&nbsp;National Security Council, adding, "We will not hesitate to act in the defence of our interests and partners in the region."</p>

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<p>Reuters reports that the latest concerns came as relations between USA and Saudi face a strain following last month's OPEC+ decision to cut oil output targets. Reportedly, this has led to a fear of rising oil prices in America and ahead of the midterm elections, and President Joe Biden is facing pressure to retaliate appropriately.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As senators urged the White House to freeze all cooperation with Riyadh and place limits on arms deliveries, Biden had said that there will be consequences for Saudi.</p>

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<p>As per a Wall Street Journal report published on Tuesday, Saudi officials claimed that in an attempt to distract from the ongoing Hijab protests in the country, Iran is poised to launch an attack on Saudi, and Iraq's Erbil.</p>

<p>Riyadh has already launched multiple attacks against Iraq. Since late September, it has already attacked Northern Iraq using ballistic missiles and armed drones. The US had even thwarted one attack on Erbil.</p>

<p>Iranian authorities, as per the WSJ report, have blamed, Saudi Arabia, Israel and US for the unrest it is facing, claiming that these nations have instigated the demonstrations.</p>

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After a Saudi Arabian intelligence report hinted at an imminent attack from Iran, the United States has expressed its concern and has said that it will not hesitate to respond if necessary.

After a Saudi Arabian intelligence report hinted at an imminent attack from Iran, the United States has expressed its concern and has said that it will not hesitate to respond if necessary. Saudi Arabia has reportedly warned the United States that as a distraction manoeuvre to shift the limelight from its ongoing Hijab protests, Iran is planning to attack the kingdom. "We are concerned about the threat picture, and we remain in constant contact through military and intelligence channels with the Saudis," said the spokesperson from US' National Security Council, adding, "We will not hesitate to act in the defence of our interests and partners in the region." Watch | Gravitas: Joe Biden launches a fight with big oil Reuters reports that the latest concerns came as relations between USA and Saudi face a strain following last month's OPEC+ decision to cut oil output targets. Reportedly, this has led to a fear of rising oil prices in America and ahead of the midterm elections, and President Joe Biden is facing pressure to retaliate appropriately. As senators urged the White House to freeze all cooperation with Riyadh and place limits on arms deliveries, Biden had said that there will be consequences for Saudi. Also read | 'Iran may attack the Kingdom,' says Saudi in an intelligence report shared with the US As per a Wall Street Journal report published on Tuesday, Saudi officials claimed that in an attempt to distract from the ongoing Hijab protests in the country, Iran is poised to launch an attack on Saudi, and Iraq's Erbil. Riyadh has already launched multiple attacks against Iraq. Since late September, it has already attacked Northern Iraq using ballistic missiles and armed drones. The US had even thwarted one attack on Erbil. Iranian authorities, as per the WSJ report, have blamed, Saudi Arabia, Israel and US for the unrest it is facing, claiming that these nations have instigated the demonstrations. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

US concerned about imminent Iranian attack on Saudi, says 'will not hesitate to act in defence'

<p>As protests rage on in Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, reports say schoolchildren are now facing the brunt of government displeasure.</p>

<p>The Guardian, quoting social media, tells of Iranian children being arrested from inside school premises.&nbsp;As per the report, security forces are arriving in vans missing their license plates.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Anti-Hijab Protests: Iran security forces arrest students on school premises</strong></p>

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<p>Iranian authorities have also reportedly shut down schools and higher education institutes in Iranian Kurdistan on sign, which as per Guardian is "a sign that the state remains concerned about dissent after weeks of protests" over Amini's death.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a Reuters report citing Norway-based Iran Human Rights claimed that since September 17, at least 185 including 19 children have died in the protests.</p>

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<p>"At least 185 people, including at least 19 children, have been killed in the nationwide protests across Iran. The highest number of killings occurred in Sistan and Baluchistan province with half the recorded number," claimed the human rights group.</p>

<p>Pictures and videos shared on social media show children being arrested and others showing youngsters clashing with and/or being chased by armed forces.</p>

<p>One video posted by a Twitter user Mamlekate, who has more than 150,000 followers show school girls being chased by security forces.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="und">بندرعباس یکشنبه ۱۷ مهر 🏁<br />
The state armed police is chasing the valiant school kids in Bandar Abbas, Iran. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IranRevolution?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IranRevolution</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MahsaAmini?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MahsaAmini</a> <a href="https://t.co/xDYhs6518C">pic.twitter.com/xDYhs6518C</a></p>
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<p>Another posted by a widely-followed activist who goes by the username 1500Tasvir shows forces attacking, and arresting youngsters from educational institutions&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, despite the pictures and videos of vans arriving at schools, Mohammad Mahdi Kazem, the Iranian education minister has denied the reports and said that no expulsions from schools had been issued. He claims that the parents of students involved in the protests were being contacted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Students and schools were attacked by Islamic Republic forces. The same thing happened in many schools across the country. The video was taken at a high school.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D9%85%D9%87%D8%B3%D8%A7_%D8%A7%D9%85%DB%8C%D9%86%DB%8C?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#مهسا_امینی</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MahsaAmini?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MahsaAmini</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IranRevolution?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IranRevolution</a> <a href="https://t.co/NhI1y6kYJM">pic.twitter.com/NhI1y6kYJM</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This video was taken yesterday October 8 in Mashhad. The person recording says they are beating a child like this. About twenty armed agents beat a minor in the middle of a street in broad daylight and the <a href="https://twitter.com/UNICEF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UNICEF</a> is still silent?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MahsaAmini?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MahsaAmini</a><br />
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As protests rage on in Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, reports say schoolchildren are now facing the brunt of government displeasure. The Guardian, quoting social media, tells of Iranian children being arrested from inside school premises.

As protests rage on in Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, reports say schoolchildren are now facing the brunt of government displeasure. The Guardian, quoting social media, tells of Iranian children being arrested from inside school premises. As per the report, security forces are arriving in vans missing their license plates. Watch | Anti-Hijab Protests: Iran security forces arrest students on school premises Iranian authorities have also reportedly shut down schools and higher education institutes in Iranian Kurdistan on sign, which as per Guardian is "a sign that the state remains concerned about dissent after weeks of protests" over Amini's death. Meanwhile, a Reuters report citing Norway-based Iran Human Rights claimed that since September 17, at least 185 including 19 children have died in the protests. Also read | 'It's like a war out there.' Iran's women haven't been this angry in a generation "At least 185 people, including at least 19 children, have been killed in the nationwide protests across Iran. The highest number of killings occurred in Sistan and Baluchistan province with half the recorded number," claimed the human rights group. Pictures and videos shared on social media show children being arrested and others showing youngsters clashing with and/or being chased by armed forces. One video posted by a Twitter user Mamlekate, who has more than 150,000 followers show school girls being chased by security forces. بندرعباس یکشنبه ۱۷ مهر 🏁 The state armed police is chasing the valiant school kids in Bandar Abbas, Iran. #IranRevolution #MahsaAmini pic.twitter.com/xDYhs6518C — مملکته (@mamlekate) October 9, 2022 × Another posted by a widely-followed activist who goes by the username 1500Tasvir shows forces attacking, and arresting youngsters from educational institutions However, despite the pictures and videos of vans arriving at schools, Mohammad Mahdi Kazem, the Iranian education minister has denied the reports and said that no expulsions from schools had been issued. He claims that the parents of students involved in the protests were being contacted. Students and schools were attacked by Islamic Republic forces. The same thing happened in many schools across the country. The video was taken at a high school.#مهسا_امینی #MahsaAmini #IranRevolution pic.twitter.com/NhI1y6kYJM — 1500tasvir_en (@1500tasvir_en) October 9, 2022 × This video was taken yesterday October 8 in Mashhad. The person recording says they are beating a child like this. About twenty armed agents beat a minor in the middle of a street in broad daylight and the @UNICEF is still silent?#MahsaAmini pic.twitter.com/3Ootp9Jt57 — 1500tasvir_en (@1500tasvir_en) October 9, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Reports claim schoolchildren killed, put behind bars as situation in Iran worsens

<p>Iran is in the third week of protests sparked by the death of a young woman who was arrested for violating the country’s strict dress code for women and died in the custody of the “morality police.” Her offence: the way she wore her headscarf showed strands of hair.</p>

<p>Since news of the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini broke on September 16, Iranian women in cities from one end of the country to the other have reacted with fury, taking of their hijabs and tossing them into bonfires.</p>

<p>Videos of the protests have flashed across social media around the world and focused fresh attention on a theocratic system of governance which controls all aspects of society and makes women second to men. The hijab-burning women’s protests were peaceful but the government responded with a violent crackdown.</p>

<p>By the beginning of October, one advocacy group, the Oslo-based Iran Human Rights, said 133 people had died in the crackdowns. The government put the toll at 41. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said the protests were orchestrated by “America, the Zionist regime, and the people on their payroll.”</p>

<p>Iran experts saw the hijab demonstrations as the most widespread protests since the so-called Green Revolution which brought millions of Iranians to the streets in anger over what they claimed was blatant fraud in elections that returned the conservative Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the presidency.</p>

<p>The difference between the two events is fundamental. The Green Revolution, violently suppressed, was political and led by political groups. Its slogan was “Where is my Vote?” The hijab demonstrations were spontaneous and leaderless, with anger spurred by social media postings. The hijab burners’ slogan: “Woman, Life, Liberty.”</p>

<p>You need to be extremely optimistic to think that the rigid dress code imposed on Iranian women since the downfall of the Shah in 1979 has a chance of returning to the skirts (mini or knee-length) that were not uncommon in Tehran in the 19060s and early 70s.</p>

<p>It is, I think, a safe bet that there will be little or no response (other than blaming “enemies” of Iran) to Iranian women’s desire to have a choice on how to dress.</p>

<p>Which raises a question worth contemplating for engaged citizens, not only in Iraq but everywhere: how effective are non-violent mass demonstrations that lack organization and come together thanks to the powers of digital technology – Facebook, twitter, WhatsApp, Telegram etc.</p>

<p>Early in the millennium, this way of trying to achieve change was often dubbed People Power. It had some influential critics. In an essay in the Atlantic magazine headlined Why Street Protests Don’t Work, the journalist and author Moises Naim said “aerial photos of the anti-government marches show an intimidating sea of people furiously demanding change. And yet it is surprising how little these crowds achieve.”</p>

<p>There have been exceptions. Enormous crowds packing the streets day after day in Tunisia and Egypt during the Arab Spring resulted in the ouster of the countries’ reviled dictators, Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali and Hosni Mubarak respectively.</p>

<p>Researchers at Harvard have noted that after decades of being a significant force for the spread of democracy, People Power has weakened. By the early 2000s, two in three protest movements demanding changes in policy succeeded, according to Erica Chenowitz, a political scientist in charge of monitoring protest movements.</p>

<p>But by the end of the 2010s, the Harvard data base shows, the success rate has halved to one in three. It has declined again from the beginning of the present decade.</p>

<p>Perhaps surprisingly, the Internet and social media played major roles in this trend. They were ideal tools to bring large numbers of people together at short notice but they also weakened the chances for achieving policy changes. Why?</p>

<p>Zeynep Tufekci, a sociologist and professor at the University of North Carolina, had an explanation in an opinion piece in the New York Times. Once an enthusiastic activist and supporter of mass protests, she singled out the lack of a mechanism for translating people power into policy change.</p>

<p>“As I studied many of these movements, I noticed common patterns,” she wrote. “The quickly sprung large movements often floundered for direction once the inevitable pushback came. They didn’t have the tools to navigate the treacherous next phase of politics because they hadn’t needed to build them to get there.”</p>

<p>Mass demonstrations in the past took place after a long-term process of organizing, trying to find at least a few allies in the establishment and establish a leadership structure. In the past, a large demonstration was “an exclamation mark at the end of a sentence,” she wrote.</p>

<p>But since the early 2000s, “a big protest has started to feel more like a sentence that begins with a question mark.”</p>

<p>For long, much of the media have focused on the size of protests as an indicator of the prospect that governments will pay notice and initiate change.</p>

<p>One of the most memorable examples that this is a flawed approach came with what one could call the mother of all protests – demonstrations in capitals from Washington and London to Paris, Berlin and Rome in the run-up to the American invasion of Iraq.</p>

<p>One estimate, by the French academic Dominique Reynié, said that 36 million people across the globe took part in about 3,000 protests against the impending attack. Asked to comment on the vast scale of the protests, U.S. President George W. Bush had this to say a week before the invasion:</p>

<p>“Size of protest – it’s like deciding, well, I’m deciding policy based on a focus group.”</p>

<p>Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini is not in the habit of answering reporters’ questions, but if he were, his answer would probably quite similar.</p>

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Iran is in the third week of protests sparked by the death of a young woman who was arrested for violating the country’s strict dress code for women and died in the custody of the “morality police.

Iran is in the third week of protests sparked by the death of a young woman who was arrested for violating the country’s strict dress code for women and died in the custody of the “morality police.” Her offence: the way she wore her headscarf showed strands of hair. Since news of the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini broke on September 16, Iranian women in cities from one end of the country to the other have reacted with fury, taking of their hijabs and tossing them into bonfires. Videos of the protests have flashed across social media around the world and focused fresh attention on a theocratic system of governance which controls all aspects of society and makes women second to men. The hijab-burning women’s protests were peaceful but the government responded with a violent crackdown. By the beginning of October, one advocacy group, the Oslo-based Iran Human Rights, said 133 people had died in the crackdowns. The government put the toll at 41. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said the protests were orchestrated by “America, the Zionist regime, and the people on their payroll.” Iran experts saw the hijab demonstrations as the most widespread protests since the so-called Green Revolution which brought millions of Iranians to the streets in anger over what they claimed was blatant fraud in elections that returned the conservative Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the presidency. The difference between the two events is fundamental. The Green Revolution, violently suppressed, was political and led by political groups. Its slogan was “Where is my Vote?” The hijab demonstrations were spontaneous and leaderless, with anger spurred by social media postings. The hijab burners’ slogan: “Woman, Life, Liberty.” You need to be extremely optimistic to think that the rigid dress code imposed on Iranian women since the downfall of the Shah in 1979 has a chance of returning to the skirts (mini or knee-length) that were not uncommon in Tehran in the 19060s and early 70s. It is, I think, a safe bet that there will be little or no response (other than blaming “enemies” of Iran) to Iranian women’s desire to have a choice on how to dress. Which raises a question worth contemplating for engaged citizens, not only in Iraq but everywhere: how effective are non-violent mass demonstrations that lack organization and come together thanks to the powers of digital technology – Facebook, twitter, WhatsApp, Telegram etc. Early in the millennium, this way of trying to achieve change was often dubbed People Power. It had some influential critics. In an essay in the Atlantic magazine headlined Why Street Protests Don’t Work, the journalist and author Moises Naim said “aerial photos of the anti-government marches show an intimidating sea of people furiously demanding change. And yet it is surprising how little these crowds achieve.” There have been exceptions. Enormous crowds packing the streets day after day in Tunisia and Egypt during the Arab Spring resulted in the ouster of the countries’ reviled dictators, Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali and Hosni Mubarak respectively. Researchers at Harvard have noted that after decades of being a significant force for the spread of democracy, People Power has weakened. By the early 2000s, two in three protest movements demanding changes in policy succeeded, according to Erica Chenowitz, a political scientist in charge of monitoring protest movements. But by the end of the 2010s, the Harvard data base shows, the success rate has halved to one in three. It has declined again from the beginning of the present decade. Perhaps surprisingly, the Internet and social media played major roles in this trend. They were ideal tools to bring large numbers of people together at short notice but they also weakened the chances for achieving policy changes. Why? Zeynep Tufekci, a sociologist and professor at the University of North Carolina, had an explanation in an opinion piece in the New York Times. Once an enthusiastic activist and supporter of mass protests, she singled out the lack of a mechanism for translating people power into policy change. “As I studied many of these movements, I noticed common patterns,” she wrote. “The quickly sprung large movements often floundered for direction once the inevitable pushback came. They didn’t have the tools to navigate the treacherous next phase of politics because they hadn’t needed to build them to get there.” Mass demonstrations in the past took place after a long-term process of organizing, trying to find at least a few allies in the establishment and establish a leadership structure. In the past, a large demonstration was “an exclamation mark at the end of a sentence,” she wrote. But since the early 2000s, “a big protest has started to feel more like a sentence that begins with a question mark.” For long, much of the media have focused on the size of protests as an indicator of the prospect that governments will pay notice and initiate change. One of the most memorable examples that this is a flawed approach came with what one could call the mother of all protests – demonstrations in capitals from Washington and London to Paris, Berlin and Rome in the run-up to the American invasion of Iraq. One estimate, by the French academic Dominique Reynié, said that 36 million people across the globe took part in about 3,000 protests against the impending attack. Asked to comment on the vast scale of the protests, U.S. President George W. Bush had this to say a week before the invasion: “Size of protest – it’s like deciding, well, I’m deciding policy based on a focus group.” Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini is not in the habit of answering reporters’ questions, but if he were, his answer would probably quite similar. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Iran hijab protests show the limits of people power

<p>At least four people have been reportedly killed while protesting against the custodial death of a woman Mahsa Amini who had been detained by the Iranian morality police for violating the hijab ban.</p>

<p>According to local media and human rights groups, the number of casualties, including a police officer and a member of a pro-government militia, has risen in the past two days even as the agitation continues unabated for the fifth day on Wednesday.</p>

<p>But the number of deaths could be high as Kurdish rights group Hengaw claimed that 10 protesters had been killed, reports Reuters news agency.</p>

<p>They alleged that three died on Wednesday, out of the seven people killed so far by security forces.</p>

<p>However, Iranian officials have denied that protesters were killed by them, suggesting that they may have been targeted by&nbsp;“armed dissidents”.</p>

<p>The protests, initially concentrated in Iran’s Kurdish-populated north-western regions, eventually spread to at least 50 cities and towns, making it one of the largest demonstrations since the one that took place in 2019 over gasoline prices.</p>

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<p>The widespread anger was trigged over the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old from Iranian&nbsp;Kurdistan, last week who was arrested in Tehran for "unsuitable attire".</p>

<p>According to reports, Amini fell into a coma while in detention and eventually died. Her funeral was held on Saturday.</p>

<p>Her father said Amini had no health problems and claimed that she suffered bruises to her legs while in custody.</p>

<p>He blamed the morality police for death, but the officers concerned refuted the allegation.</p>

<p>This week, a top aide to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei paid condolences to Amini's family, saying that Khamenei was pained by her death.</p>

<p>He assured to follow up on the case and do the needful.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the top officials curbed internet across the country, while many&nbsp;observed that their phone networks have also&nbsp;been shut down.</p>

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At least four people have been reportedly killed while protesting against the custodial death of a woman Mahsa Amini who had been detained by the Iranian morality police for violating the hijab ban.

At least four people have been reportedly killed while protesting against the custodial death of a woman Mahsa Amini who had been detained by the Iranian morality police for violating the hijab ban. According to local media and human rights groups, the number of casualties, including a police officer and a member of a pro-government militia, has risen in the past two days even as the agitation continues unabated for the fifth day on Wednesday. But the number of deaths could be high as Kurdish rights group Hengaw claimed that 10 protesters had been killed, reports Reuters news agency. They alleged that three died on Wednesday, out of the seven people killed so far by security forces. However, Iranian officials have denied that protesters were killed by them, suggesting that they may have been targeted by “armed dissidents”. The protests, initially concentrated in Iran’s Kurdish-populated north-western regions, eventually spread to at least 50 cities and towns, making it one of the largest demonstrations since the one that took place in 2019 over gasoline prices. The scenes in Iran are astonishing. How far will these protests go? pic.twitter.com/AJeHB0yyYB — Frida Ghitis (@FridaGhitis) September 20, 2022 × The widespread anger was trigged over the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old from Iranian Kurdistan, last week who was arrested in Tehran for "unsuitable attire". According to reports, Amini fell into a coma while in detention and eventually died. Her funeral was held on Saturday. Her father said Amini had no health problems and claimed that she suffered bruises to her legs while in custody. He blamed the morality police for death, but the officers concerned refuted the allegation. This week, a top aide to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei paid condolences to Amini's family, saying that Khamenei was pained by her death. He assured to follow up on the case and do the needful. Meanwhile, the top officials curbed internet across the country, while many observed that their phone networks have also been shut down. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Mahsa Amini death: Many killed in Iran unrest as anti-hijab protests intensify

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{afae8c26-6a30-4b64-b4ab-2670c2f847ae}{250}" paraid="169346037" >The death of a 22-year-old woman Mahsa Amini, who was reportedly arrested and beaten up by the police in Iran for not following the hijab rules, sparked a number of protests all around the country. In western Iran, the women took off their hijabs as a mark of protest and held rallies on the streets. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e17843bc-f67b-46c0-9153-1ad1ef9e4a4a}{4}" paraid="463478722" >According to The Guardian, Amini was travelling to Tehran from the province of Kurdistan with her family when she was detained by the police. The 22-year-old was charged with violating the strict dressing codes that the country has implemented and taken away in a police van.&nbsp;</p>

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Removing hijab is a punishable crime in Iran. We call on women and men around the world to show solidarity. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D9%85%D9%87%D8%B3%D8%A7_%D8%A7%D9%85%DB%8C%D9%86%DB%8C?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#مهسا_امینی</a> <a href="https://t.co/ActEYqOr1Q">pic.twitter.com/ActEYqOr1Q</a></p>
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<p>A number of witnesses claimed that she was beaten up inside the van and taken to the nearest police station. While the police denied all such allegations, she was taken to the Kasra hospital where the doctors admitted her in the intensive care unit. The authorities said that she had suffered a heart attack but the family of the victim was not allowed to see her or talk to the doctors in the hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e17843bc-f67b-46c0-9153-1ad1ef9e4a4a}{12}" paraid="1003473447" >Initially, the family was told that she will be released after a “re-education session” but Amini passed away in the hospital and that became the spark for a wide protest on the harsh punishments and stricter rules imposed on women’s clothing in public by the country’s President Ebrahim Raisi.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e17843bc-f67b-46c0-9153-1ad1ef9e4a4a}{12}" paraid="1003473447" >Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/xi-jinping-warned-of-investor-fallout-by-joe-biden-if-china-backs-russias-war-517490" hreflang="en">Biden warns Jinping, says US forces would help defend Taiwan against China</a></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{2f0663ab-3031-4c18-a970-fdfb214b1958}{19}" paraid="284008741" >A number of videos on social media showed women even cutting their hair to mark their protest as the authorities resorted to the use of tear gas to stop them from marching on the streets.&nbsp;</p>

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The death of a 22-year-old woman Mahsa Amini, who was reportedly arrested and beaten up by the police in Iran for not following the hijab rules, sparked a number of protests all around the country.

The death of a 22-year-old woman Mahsa Amini, who was reportedly arrested and beaten up by the police in Iran for not following the hijab rules, sparked a number of protests all around the country. In western Iran, the women took off their hijabs as a mark of protest and held rallies on the streets. According to The Guardian, Amini was travelling to Tehran from the province of Kurdistan with her family when she was detained by the police. The 22-year-old was charged with violating the strict dressing codes that the country has implemented and taken away in a police van. Women of Iran-Saghez removed their headscarves in protest against the murder of Mahsa Amini 22 Yr old woman by hijab police and chanting: death to dictator! Removing hijab is a punishable crime in Iran. We call on women and men around the world to show solidarity. #مهسا_امینی pic.twitter.com/ActEYqOr1Q — Masih Alinejad 🏳️ (@AlinejadMasih) September 17, 2022 × A number of witnesses claimed that she was beaten up inside the van and taken to the nearest police station. While the police denied all such allegations, she was taken to the Kasra hospital where the doctors admitted her in the intensive care unit. The authorities said that she had suffered a heart attack but the family of the victim was not allowed to see her or talk to the doctors in the hospital. Initially, the family was told that she will be released after a “re-education session” but Amini passed away in the hospital and that became the spark for a wide protest on the harsh punishments and stricter rules imposed on women’s clothing in public by the country’s President Ebrahim Raisi. Also read | Biden warns Jinping, says US forces would help defend Taiwan against China A number of videos on social media showed women even cutting their hair to mark their protest as the authorities resorted to the use of tear gas to stop them from marching on the streets.

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The simple act of walking has become a display of defiance for some young Iranian women who move in Tehran's streets without a compulsory headscarf, or hijab. With every step, they risk harassment or even arrest by Iran's morality police, whose job it is to enforce the strict dress code imposed after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

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