A prominent human rights group said on Friday that around 12,500 people have been arrested and more than 250 killed in the protests following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in Iran.

More than 12,500 people arrested in Iran protests, says human rights group

In a show of solidarity with the Iranian women protesting for their rights, on Monday, Kim de l'Horizon, the first non-binary author to win the German book prize, shaved their head onstage as they received the prestigious award.

Watch: First non-binary recipient of German book prize shaves head in solidarity with protesting Iranian women

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere – Martin Luther King Workers went on strike, young school girls chanted slogans and demonstration inside schoolyards, celebrities cut their hair in solidarity with protestors, clashes erupted in the streets, and protestors demanded: "death to the dictator" leaving more than 40 people dead and hundreds of injured.

Brave women protestors of Iran deserve more support

Iran on Sunday (October 16) slammed the United States for the so-called "interference" in the nationwide protests over the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the morality police.

Iran slams Joe Biden's 'interference' in anti-hijab protests, says US trying to inflame unrest

In an embarrassing episode for Iranian authorities, women portrayed on a giant billboard in a central square in Tehran asked it to be taken down objecting their depiction as supporters of the government and the compulsory-wearing of the hijab.

Iran: Billboard featuring famous women in hijab changed after objections over 'misuse' of photos

US President Joe Biden on Friday (October 14) reiterated his support for Iran protests and said he stands with the protesting citizens. The ongoing mass protests are the biggest wave of demonstrations in Iran in years.

We stand with the 'brave women, citizens of Iran,' says US President Joe Biden

Cracks have started to appear among Iran’s political elite over the country’s month-long women-led protests as former parliament speaker Ali Larijani calls for a re-examination of the enforcement of compulsory hijab law.

Iran: Ex-Parliament speaker Ali Larijani speaks out against Hijab rule

As anti-hijab protests engulf Iran, a senior Iranian political figure has called for the re-examination of the enforcement of compulsory hijab law. Ali Larijani, a former speaker of the Iranian parliament, also said that the protests have deep political roots, and are not simply the product of US or Israeli agitation.

Senior Iranian political figure calls for rethink of compulsory hijab law

Iran's Ex-Parliament speaker Ali Larijani speaks out against Hijab rule

Security forces have intensified crackdown as people in various Kurdish cities join the anti-government demonstrations in Iran. Reports suggest that anti-hijab protests have now spread to the country's vital energy sector.

Workers at Iran's oil refineries join anti-government protests, reports suggest

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Explosions and gunshots were heard during a protest over the death of the 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the Iranian Kurdish city of Sanandaj on Monday. Human rights group Hengaw posted videos on social media which showed smoke rising in the protests along with sounds of rifle fire in the distance.

Blasts and gunshots heard at protest over Mahsa Amini's death in Iran

On Monday, the 18th day of Iran’s intense protests against oppressive clerical rule and its numerous failures, schoolgirls with backpacks and black Converse sneakers joined the revolt.

'It's like a war out there.' Iran's women haven't been this angry in a generation

The mother of an Iranian teenager has accused the authorities of murdering her daughter during the protests taking place in the country. Nasrin Shahkarami, mother of the 16-year-old Nika, told Radio Farda that her daughter died after joining the protests over the death of Mahsa Amini and later, she was forced by the police to say that it was a suicide and Nika jumped from the roof of a building.

Mother of dead Iranian schoolgirl Nika Shahkarami accuses authorities of murder

Abir Al-Sahlani, who is a Swedish member of the European Parliament, cut her hair during a speech in the European Union assembly to stand in solidarity with anti-government protests in Iran.

WATCH: Swedish politician cuts hair during speech in solidarity with Iranian women

Iranian security forces have clashed with students at a prominent university in Tehran. Anti-government protests erupted in Iran in September after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was detained by the morality police.

Riot police in Tehran clash with students protesting Mahsa Amini's death

After fights broke out between students and police officers on a campus in Tehran overnight, classes at Iran's top scientific institution were suspended and transferred online on Monday, according to local media.

Iran: Classes suspended after clashes break out at major university over Mahsa Amini's death

As protests rage in Iran following the death of a 22-year-old woman who was arrested by the morality police, a senior Iranian cleric called for tough action against protesters.

Mahsa Amini death: Senior Iran cleric calls for crackdown on protesters

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi said today that he will not accept "chaos". Will the warning from Raisi intensify protests against the Iranian state? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Iran protests: President Raisi warns protesters

According to reports, Iran’s morality police, who used to monitor and arrest women who defy the Islamic dress code, have disappeared from the streets of Tehran in recent days. This comes amid protests after 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died 3 days after morality police arrested her.

Reports: Iran’s morality police disappear from streets after dozens killed in protests

Anti-hijab protests have spread across Iran like wildfire. The support for them can be seen outside the country as well. Famous Turkish singer Melek Mosso cut her hair on stage in a show of solidarity with the anti-hijab protests in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini.

Watch: Turkish singer Melek Mosso cuts her hair on stage in show of support for Iran protests

Public outrage and massive anti-hijab protests are continuing in Iran and abroad after death of a woman who was arrested by morality police for allegedly wearing a headscarf in an "improper" way.

Anti-hijab protests: Another Iranian paramilitary member killed; young woman 'shot dead'

As the Iranian government has imposed restrictions on internet access in the backdrop of protests across the country over the death a 22 years old woman in the custody of morality police, the Joe Biden administration on Friday issued guidance to relax sanctions on its internet services in the west Asian country.

US relaxes internet sanctions to help Iranian protesters connect, share info

Billionaire Elon Musk offered the activation of Starlink satellites following US secretary of state Antony Blinken's announcement of boosting efforts to bolster Iranian protests.

Musk offers activation of Starlink satellites after Blinken boosts efforts to bolster Iran protests

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