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Death of young Iranian woman puts spotlight on morality police

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6df33815-395b-433f-a42e-2be8e30230d4}{142}" paraid="1503661650" >The Iranian government decided to shut off the internet in parts of the capital Tehran and Kurdistan following widespread protests that were triggered by the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman in police custody.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6df33815-395b-433f-a42e-2be8e30230d4}{145}" paraid="902131954" >The country has been experiencing a massive uproar after Mahsa Amini died following her arrest by the morality police for breaking the tough hijab rules. According to the investigation, she suffered a fatal blow to her head after she was detained by the authorities while travelling to Tehran with her family.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6df33815-395b-433f-a42e-2be8e30230d4}{145}" paraid="902131954" >Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-full-day-of-mobilisation-in-russia-marked-by-tears-and-protests-reports-suggest-100-conscription-518945">First full day of mobilisation in Russia marked by tears and protests</a></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6df33815-395b-433f-a42e-2be8e30230d4}{136}" paraid="758360078" >As part of the new regulations, the government stopped access to social media sites like Instagram and WhatsApp for everyone in order to stop the users from expressing dissent about the topic online.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6c162767-9017-4a5c-8d67-7c27ef540c70}{195}" paraid="224272130" >“Platforms like Instagram became the virtual street, where we can gather to protest, because it was not possible to do that in real life,” Shaghayegh Norouzi, an Iranian campaigner, told The Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6c162767-9017-4a5c-8d67-7c27ef540c70}{217}" paraid="1742116155" >“During the last protests [2017-2019], the government cut off the internet for days at a time. During that time, protesters were killed and arrested,” she said. “Protesters are also using the internet to organise themselves. They can call each other and say when they are in danger or warn each other.”</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ecb6bfd9-9c97-471f-9011-c4eb6df1644c}{50}" paraid="781751689" >According to Reuters, the protests were held in 15 cities across the country and resulted in significant loss of property.&nbsp;The state media also reported that three individuals from the country's military were also killed in Tabriz while a fourth was found dead in the city of Shiraz.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a9d29d14-59b2-4bad-b448-548bb01c5f1b}{217}" paraid="2129753725" >On the other hand, Amnesty International has said that eight people – six men, one woman, and one child –&nbsp;were dead in the protests in Iran due to the intervention of the military forces. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a9d29d14-59b2-4bad-b448-548bb01c5f1b}{217}" paraid="2129753725" ><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Iranian government decided to shut off the internet in parts of the capital Tehran and Kurdistan following widespread protests that were triggered by the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman in police custody.

The Iranian government decided to shut off the internet in parts of the capital Tehran and Kurdistan following widespread protests that were triggered by the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman in police custody. The country has been experiencing a massive uproar after Mahsa Amini died following her arrest by the morality police for breaking the tough hijab rules. According to the investigation, she suffered a fatal blow to her head after she was detained by the authorities while travelling to Tehran with her family. Also read | First full day of mobilisation in Russia marked by tears and protests As part of the new regulations, the government stopped access to social media sites like Instagram and WhatsApp for everyone in order to stop the users from expressing dissent about the topic online. “Platforms like Instagram became the virtual street, where we can gather to protest, because it was not possible to do that in real life,” Shaghayegh Norouzi, an Iranian campaigner, told The Guardian. “During the last protests [2017-2019], the government cut off the internet for days at a time. During that time, protesters were killed and arrested,” she said. “Protesters are also using the internet to organise themselves. They can call each other and say when they are in danger or warn each other.” Also read | Hong Kong scraps international travel quarantine after more than two years According to Reuters, the protests were held in 15 cities across the country and resulted in significant loss of property. The state media also reported that three individuals from the country's military were also killed in Tabriz while a fourth was found dead in the city of Shiraz. On the other hand, Amnesty International has said that eight people – six men, one woman, and one child – were dead in the protests in Iran due to the intervention of the military forces. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran blocks internet access in Tehran, Kurdistan as protests over Mahsa Amini's custodial death intensify

<p>Ebrahim Raisi, the president of Iran, said on Thursday that an investigation into the death of a young woman who prompted protests in the Islamic republic was necessary, but he also accused Western powers of being hypocritical for voicing their worries.</p>

<p>The priest reiterated a coroner's decision that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/female-news-anchor-refuses-to-wear-hijab-iranian-president-ebrahim-raisi-cancels-interview-518790">Mahsa Amini</a>, 22, was not beaten at a news conference in New York, where he was in town for the UN General Assembly. Protesters had challenged the coroner's conclusion.</p>

<p>"But I don't want to rush to a conclusion," Raisi said.</p>

<p>"If there is a party at fault, it certainly must be investigated. I contacted the family of the deceased at the very first opportunity and I assured them personally that we will continue steadfastly to investigate the incident," he said.</p>

<p>Many female protesters claim that Amini passed away while in the custody of morality police who strictly enforce the clerical state's dress code on women.</p>

<p>Raisi accused the West of having "double standards" when Washington placed restrictions on the police unit and pointed to police killings in the United States and provided data on the deaths of women in Britain.</p>

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<p>"Why not call for the exact same thing for those who lose their lives at the hands of law enforcement and other agents throughout the West -- Europe, North America, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/with-an-eye-on-china-us-to-co-develop-drones-with-india-518866">United States of America</a>?" he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Those who suffer unjust beatings, why are there no investigations that follow up on them?"&nbsp;</p>

<p>In response to a query about internet restrictions in Iran, where at least 17 people have died in protests since Amini's passing last week, Raisi declined to comment, although he did say he accepted nonviolent demonstrations.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Ebrahim Raisi, the president of Iran, said on Thursday that an investigation into the death of a young woman who prompted protests in the Islamic republic was necessary, but he also accused Western powers of being hypocritical for voicing their worries.

Ebrahim Raisi, the president of Iran, said on Thursday that an investigation into the death of a young woman who prompted protests in the Islamic republic was necessary, but he also accused Western powers of being hypocritical for voicing their worries. The priest reiterated a coroner's decision that Mahsa Amini, 22, was not beaten at a news conference in New York, where he was in town for the UN General Assembly. Protesters had challenged the coroner's conclusion. "But I don't want to rush to a conclusion," Raisi said. "If there is a party at fault, it certainly must be investigated. I contacted the family of the deceased at the very first opportunity and I assured them personally that we will continue steadfastly to investigate the incident," he said. Many female protesters claim that Amini passed away while in the custody of morality police who strictly enforce the clerical state's dress code on women. Raisi accused the West of having "double standards" when Washington placed restrictions on the police unit and pointed to police killings in the United States and provided data on the deaths of women in Britain. Also read | Mahsa Amini death: Many killed in Iran unrest as anti-hijab protests intensify "Why not call for the exact same thing for those who lose their lives at the hands of law enforcement and other agents throughout the West -- Europe, North America, the United States of America?" he said. "Those who suffer unjust beatings, why are there no investigations that follow up on them?" In response to a query about internet restrictions in Iran, where at least 17 people have died in protests since Amini's passing last week, Raisi declined to comment, although he did say he accepted nonviolent demonstrations. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Iran's president pledges probe of woman's death that sparked protests

At least 17 people have been killed in Iran as protests escalated over the death of 22 year old Mahsa Amini. However, riots groups in the country say that the death toll is almost twice as high.

Iran anti-hijab protest: Iranian police battle protesters in Tehran

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi accused the West of "double standards" on women's rights as his country is gripped by protests over the death of a woman arrested by the morality police. Eric Njoka brings you all the updates from the 77th UNGA.

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<p>Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday (September 22) addressed 77th session of United Nations&nbsp;General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York. In his speech, he declared support for 'two-state solution' for Israel-Palestine issue.</p>

<p>During his speech, Lapid sought to highlight that Israeli Arabs were not 'enemies'. He underlined that his coalition government has an Arab party, and that there are Arab judges in Israel's supreme court. There were Arab doctors in Israel saving lives, he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"An agreement with the Palestinians, based on two states for two peoples, is the right thing for Israel's security, for Israel's economy and for the future of our children," Lapid said, adding that any agreement would be conditional on a peaceful Palestinian state that would not threaten Israel.</p>

<p>In his speech, Lapid alleged that 'anti-Israel movement' was spreading fake news against Israel.</p>

<p>PM Lapid especially slammed Iran which he said was conducting 'orchestra of hate' against Israel. Though he did not explicitly repeat Israel's known position against revival of nuclear deal with Iran, he made clear his opposition for Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.</p>

<p>"If Iran gets nuclear weapons, it will use it," said Lapid.</p>

<p>Nuclear deal with Iran was struck by the US and other world powers in 2015. But former US president Donald Trump unilaterally pulled US out of the deal in 2018. Negotiations are now on to restore the deal. Israel is fiercely against revival of the deal.</p>

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Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday (September 22) addressed 77th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York. In his speech, he declared support for 'two-state solution' for Israel-Palestine issue.

Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday (September 22) addressed 77th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York. In his speech, he declared support for 'two-state solution' for Israel-Palestine issue. During his speech, Lapid sought to highlight that Israeli Arabs were not 'enemies'. He underlined that his coalition government has an Arab party, and that there are Arab judges in Israel's supreme court. There were Arab doctors in Israel saving lives, he said. "An agreement with the Palestinians, based on two states for two peoples, is the right thing for Israel's security, for Israel's economy and for the future of our children," Lapid said, adding that any agreement would be conditional on a peaceful Palestinian state that would not threaten Israel. In his speech, Lapid alleged that 'anti-Israel movement' was spreading fake news against Israel. PM Lapid especially slammed Iran which he said was conducting 'orchestra of hate' against Israel. Though he did not explicitly repeat Israel's known position against revival of nuclear deal with Iran, he made clear his opposition for Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. "If Iran gets nuclear weapons, it will use it," said Lapid. Nuclear deal with Iran was struck by the US and other world powers in 2015. But former US president Donald Trump unilaterally pulled US out of the deal in 2018. Negotiations are now on to restore the deal. Israel is fiercely against revival of the deal. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>The US on Thursday (September 22) announced sanctions on Iran's morality police which is in news due to the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini who was taken into custody over "unsuitable attire". Amini's death in custody has sparked fierce protests across Iran. The US said it held the morality police responsible for Amini's death.</p>

<p>The US Treasury Department also accused the morality police of violating the rights of peaceful protesters and said it had imposed sanctions on seven senior Iranian military and security officials, including the chief of the Iranian army's ground forces.</p>

<p>Public protests in Iran are not showing any signs of abatement. Protesters also torched police stations and vehicles earlier on Thursday. They were reports of security forces coming under attack. Iranian authorities have said that there will be an investigation into the cause of Amini's death.</p>

<p>"Mahsa Amini was a courageous woman whose death in Morality Police custody was yet another act of brutality by the Iranian regime’s security forces against its own people," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement.</p>

<p>"The Iranian government needs to end its systemic persecution of women and allow peaceful protest," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a separate statement.</p>

<p>Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of US House of Representatives also tweeted in support of the protests.</p>

<p>"The courageous voices of the Iranian people are being heard around the world. The United States Congress joins them in mourning the horrific death of Mahsa Amini. Tehran must end its violent, systematic campaign of abuse against women and girls," Pelosi tweeted.</p>

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<p>Iran's Mission to the United Nations did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the sanctions.</p>

<p>The senior officials designated included the morality police's head, Mohammad Rostami Cheshmeh Gachi; the commander of the Iranian army's ground forces, Kiyumars Heidari; and Esmail Khatib, Iran’s minister of intelligence, the Treasury said.</p>

<p>It identified the others as Haj Ahmad Mirzaei, head of the morality police's Tehran division during Amini’s detention and death; Salar Abnoush, deputy commander of Iran's hardline Basij militia; Qasem Rezaei and Manouchehr Amanollahi of Iran's Law Enforcement Forces.</p>

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The US on Thursday (September 22) announced sanctions on Iran's morality police which is in news due to the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini who was taken into custody over "unsuitable attire".

The US on Thursday (September 22) announced sanctions on Iran's morality police which is in news due to the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini who was taken into custody over "unsuitable attire". Amini's death in custody has sparked fierce protests across Iran. The US said it held the morality police responsible for Amini's death. The US Treasury Department also accused the morality police of violating the rights of peaceful protesters and said it had imposed sanctions on seven senior Iranian military and security officials, including the chief of the Iranian army's ground forces. Public protests in Iran are not showing any signs of abatement. Protesters also torched police stations and vehicles earlier on Thursday. They were reports of security forces coming under attack. Iranian authorities have said that there will be an investigation into the cause of Amini's death. "Mahsa Amini was a courageous woman whose death in Morality Police custody was yet another act of brutality by the Iranian regime’s security forces against its own people," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement. "The Iranian government needs to end its systemic persecution of women and allow peaceful protest," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a separate statement. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of US House of Representatives also tweeted in support of the protests. "The courageous voices of the Iranian people are being heard around the world. The United States Congress joins them in mourning the horrific death of Mahsa Amini. Tehran must end its violent, systematic campaign of abuse against women and girls," Pelosi tweeted. The courageous voices of the Iranian people are being heard around the world. The United States Congress joins them in mourning the horrific death of Mahsa Amini. Tehran must end its violent, systematic campaign of abuse against women and girls. #مهسا_امین — Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) September 22, 2022 × Iran's Mission to the United Nations did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the sanctions. The senior officials designated included the morality police's head, Mohammad Rostami Cheshmeh Gachi; the commander of the Iranian army's ground forces, Kiyumars Heidari; and Esmail Khatib, Iran’s minister of intelligence, the Treasury said. It identified the others as Haj Ahmad Mirzaei, head of the morality police's Tehran division during Amini’s detention and death; Salar Abnoush, deputy commander of Iran's hardline Basij militia; Qasem Rezaei and Manouchehr Amanollahi of Iran's Law Enforcement Forces. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Mahsa Amini death: US imposes sanctions on Iran morality police

During his address at the 77th session of UNGA Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi waved a photo of Qasem Soleimani and described him as a hero for many in the Middle East and a figure who defeated the Islamic State group. He also vowed to obtain justice for the US assassination of Soleimani.

Iranian President Raisi displays picture of slain Iranian General Soleimani at UNGA

<p>Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi cancelled his interview with a veteran woman news anchor in the United States after she refused to wear a headscarf (<em>hijab</em>) for the scheduled interaction.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The interview was set to take place&nbsp;at the UN General Assembly in New York City by CNN's Christiane Amanpour, who is of Iranian origin. It was supposed to be Raisi's first-ever interview on US soil, which eventually didn't happen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a series of tweets, Amanpour, who is&nbsp;a British-Iranian journalist and television host, revealed what exactly happened. She said, "After weeks of planning and eight hours of setting up translation equipment, lights and cameras, we were ready. But no sign of President Raisi."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Amanpour&nbsp;added, "40 minutes after the interview had been due to start, an aide came over. The president, he said, was suggesting I wear a headscarf, because it’s the holy months of Muharram and Safar."</p>

<p>"I politely declined. We are in New York, where there is no law or tradition regarding headscarves. I pointed out that no previous Iranian president has required this when I interviewed them outside Iran," she further said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The cancellation of this interview came even as Iran is facing unprecedented nationwide protests against the forced practice of hijab in the country. Public anger flared up in Iran since authorities announced the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who had been held by the morality police for allegedly wearing a hijab headscarf in an "improper" way and died&nbsp;in custody.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid massive outrage, some women demonstrators have defiantly taken off their hijabs and burned them in bonfires or symbolically cut their hair before cheering crowds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The senior journalist mentioned in her tweets that the Iranian president's aide made it clear that the interview would not happen if she did not wear a headscarf and he said that it was "a matter of respect" and also referred to "the situation in Iran".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Raisi calls out double standards of West</strong></p>

<p>Raisi&nbsp;also accused the West of "double standards" on women's rights as his country is gripped by protests over the death of a woman arrested by religious police.</p>

<p>"We have this double standard where attention is solely focused on one side and not all," the hardline cleric told the United Nations General Assembly, pointing to deaths of indigenous women in Canada and Israeli actions in the Palestinian territories.&nbsp;</p>

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi cancelled his interview with a veteran woman news anchor in the United States after she refused to wear a headscarf (hijab) for the scheduled interaction.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi cancelled his interview with a veteran woman news anchor in the United States after she refused to wear a headscarf (hijab) for the scheduled interaction. The interview was set to take place at the UN General Assembly in New York City by CNN's Christiane Amanpour, who is of Iranian origin. It was supposed to be Raisi's first-ever interview on US soil, which eventually didn't happen. In a series of tweets, Amanpour, who is a British-Iranian journalist and television host, revealed what exactly happened. She said, "After weeks of planning and eight hours of setting up translation equipment, lights and cameras, we were ready. But no sign of President Raisi." ALSO READ | Mahsa Amini death: Many killed in Iran unrest as anti-hijab protests intensify Amanpour added, "40 minutes after the interview had been due to start, an aide came over. The president, he said, was suggesting I wear a headscarf, because it’s the holy months of Muharram and Safar." "I politely declined. We are in New York, where there is no law or tradition regarding headscarves. I pointed out that no previous Iranian president has required this when I interviewed them outside Iran," she further said. And so we walked away. The interview didn’t happen. As protests continue in Iran and people are being killed, it would have been an important moment to speak with President Raisi. 7/7 pic.twitter.com/kMFyQY99Zh — Christiane Amanpour (@amanpour) September 22, 2022 × WATCH: Iran anti-hijab protest: President Raisi orders investigation into Amini's death × ALSO READ | 'Bended the law for personal gains': Former Chinese justice minister Fu Zhenghua sentenced to death The cancellation of this interview came even as Iran is facing unprecedented nationwide protests against the forced practice of hijab in the country. Public anger flared up in Iran since authorities announced the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who had been held by the morality police for allegedly wearing a hijab headscarf in an "improper" way and died in custody. Amid massive outrage, some women demonstrators have defiantly taken off their hijabs and burned them in bonfires or symbolically cut their hair before cheering crowds. The senior journalist mentioned in her tweets that the Iranian president's aide made it clear that the interview would not happen if she did not wear a headscarf and he said that it was "a matter of respect" and also referred to "the situation in Iran". Raisi calls out double standards of West Raisi also accused the West of "double standards" on women's rights as his country is gripped by protests over the death of a woman arrested by religious police. "We have this double standard where attention is solely focused on one side and not all," the hardline cleric told the United Nations General Assembly, pointing to deaths of indigenous women in Canada and Israeli actions in the Palestinian territories. 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.

Female news anchor 'refuses demand to wear hijab', Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi cancels interview

As it proceeded to hear arguments in the Karnataka hijab ban cases on Wednesday, the Supreme Court noted that allowing girl students to wear hijabs to educational institutions may also be viewed as an opportunity for them to learn about India's diversity at a young age.

Amid protest against hijab in Iran, India’s apex court says 'Hijab may promote diversity among kids'

Iranian media has begun pushing an old territorial claim again. Recent reports have claimed that Bahrain is the "14th province of Iran". Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Iranian Press: Bahrain belongs to Iran

From Macron visiting Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm to Annual military parade in Iran, here are some impactful images from around the world on 22 September 2022.

World in Pictures: Macron visits Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm; Annual military parade in Iran

<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

Unrest continues to rise in Iran over the death of the 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in custody. The authorities have now confirmed that at least 4 more people have been killed in the last two days.

Iran anti-hijab protest: President Raisi orders investigation into Amini's death

<p>Iran on Wednesday (September 21) curbed access to WhatsApp and Instgram. The platforms are two of the last remaining social networks in the country. The move to curb access to social media platforms has been taken amid protests over death of a woman in police custody</p>

<p>Last week's death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested by morality police in Tehran for "unsuitable attire", has unleashed anger over issues including freedom in the Islamic Republic and an economy reeling from sanctions.</p>

<p>Internet watchdog NetBlocks reporte a "nation-scale loss of connectivity" on network providers in Iran. London-based NetBlocks said that WhatsApps server were disrupted on multiple internet providers just hours after Instagram was blocked.</p>

<p>The group's data shows a near-total disruption to internet service in parts of Kurdistan province in west Iran since Monday, while the capital city of Tehran and other parts of the country have also faced disruptions since Friday when protests first broke out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two residents in Tehran and southern Iran said they could only send text and not pictures on WhatsApp and that Instagram appeared to be completely blocked.</p>

<p>Internet access is often curbed in Iran to stop protesters to post videos on social media.</p>

<p>In 2019, the government shut down the internet for about a week to help stifle fuel protests which turned political, sparking the bloodiest crackdown in the 40-year history of the Islamic Republic.</p>

<p>Protests have been particularly intense in Kurdistan where Iran's Revolutionary Guards has a history of suppressing unrest. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Iran on Wednesday (September 21) curbed access to WhatsApp and Instgram. The platforms are two of the last remaining social networks in the country. The move to curb access to social media platforms has been taken amid protests over death of a woman in police custody Last week's death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested by morality police in Tehran for "unsuitable attire", has unleashed anger over issues including freedom in the Islamic Republic and an economy reeling from sanctions.

Iran on Wednesday (September 21) curbed access to WhatsApp and Instgram. The platforms are two of the last remaining social networks in the country. The move to curb access to social media platforms has been taken amid protests over death of a woman in police custody Last week's death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested by morality police in Tehran for "unsuitable attire", has unleashed anger over issues including freedom in the Islamic Republic and an economy reeling from sanctions. Internet watchdog NetBlocks reporte a "nation-scale loss of connectivity" on network providers in Iran. London-based NetBlocks said that WhatsApps server were disrupted on multiple internet providers just hours after Instagram was blocked. The group's data shows a near-total disruption to internet service in parts of Kurdistan province in west Iran since Monday, while the capital city of Tehran and other parts of the country have also faced disruptions since Friday when protests first broke out. Two residents in Tehran and southern Iran said they could only send text and not pictures on WhatsApp and that Instagram appeared to be completely blocked. Internet access is often curbed in Iran to stop protesters to post videos on social media. In 2019, the government shut down the internet for about a week to help stifle fuel protests which turned political, sparking the bloodiest crackdown in the 40-year history of the Islamic Republic. Protests have been particularly intense in Kurdistan where Iran's Revolutionary Guards has a history of suppressing unrest. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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The United Nation decried Mahsa Amini's death in custody after she was arrested by Iran's morality police and the violent crackdown on protests over her death, demanding an independent investigation.

UN condemns Iran over Mahsa Amini's death, calls for inquiry

<p>Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spoke for the second time in less than a week in a televised speech on Wednesday, appearing healthy after a report that he had been under observation by a team of doctors.</p>

<p>The New York Times reported on September&nbsp;16 that Khamenei, 83, had cancelled all meetings and public appearances after falling gravely ill and was on bed rest under observation by the team of doctors, quoting four people familiar with his health situation.</p>

<p>Khamenei, who has led the Islamic Republic since 1989, appeared on Wednesday to deliver remarks at an event commemorating veterans of the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war.</p>

<p>Dressed in his usual clerical robes, he spoke for 55 minutes, focusing mostly on the Iran-Iraq war and "the need to teach young Iranians about the conflict and for them not to fall for Western powers' deception".</p>

<p>He did not mention protests that have swept Iran for the last four days over the death of a young woman while she was in the custody of Iran's morality police.</p>

<p>Prior to his address, Khamenei sat for close to an hour on a podium listening to speeches by army commanders and religious songs, wearing a face covering. He got up unaided from his chair to deliver his remarks and spoke clearly.</p>

<p>Khamenei, a staunch opponent of the United States and its allies in the Middle East, has been supreme leader since the 1989 death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who established Iran's Islamic Republic after the 1979 revolution.</p>

<p>On Saturday, Khamenei received a group of visitors during a religious ceremony. It was his first public appearance for more than two weeks.</p>

<p>Two sources close to Khamenei denied to Reuters on Friday that his health had deteriorated, responding to questions about his health. Until Saturday's appearance, Khamenei had not been seen in public since Sept. 3, sparking social media rumours that he was ill.</p>

<p>During his more than three decades in charge, Khamenei has continued to defy the United States, spread Iranian military power in the Middle East and kept an iron grip at home.</p>

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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spoke for the second time in less than a week in a televised speech on Wednesday, appearing healthy after a report that he had been under observation by a team of doctors. The New York Times reported on September 16 that Khamenei, 83, had cancelled all meetings and public appearances after falling gravely ill and was on bed rest under observation by the team of doctors, quoting four people familiar with his health situation. Khamenei, who has led the Islamic Republic since 1989, appeared on Wednesday to deliver remarks at an event commemorating veterans of the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war. Dressed in his usual clerical robes, he spoke for 55 minutes, focusing mostly on the Iran-Iraq war and "the need to teach young Iranians about the conflict and for them not to fall for Western powers' deception". He did not mention protests that have swept Iran for the last four days over the death of a young woman while she was in the custody of Iran's morality police. Prior to his address, Khamenei sat for close to an hour on a podium listening to speeches by army commanders and religious songs, wearing a face covering. He got up unaided from his chair to deliver his remarks and spoke clearly. Khamenei, a staunch opponent of the United States and its allies in the Middle East, has been supreme leader since the 1989 death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who established Iran's Islamic Republic after the 1979 revolution. On Saturday, Khamenei received a group of visitors during a religious ceremony. It was his first public appearance for more than two weeks. Two sources close to Khamenei denied to Reuters on Friday that his health had deteriorated, responding to questions about his health. Until Saturday's appearance, Khamenei had not been seen in public since Sept. 3, sparking social media rumours that he was ill. During his more than three decades in charge, Khamenei has continued to defy the United States, spread Iranian military power in the Middle East and kept an iron grip at home. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0429c4ae-b332-4616-99bf-0658908d5412}{55}" paraid="283517085" >Addressing the world leaders at the 77th session of the United General Assembly on Wednesday, Iran President Ebrahim Raisi in his debut speech expressed displeasure over the breakdown of the 2015 nuclear accord and accused the United States of “trampling upon” Tehran's aspirations.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e8179bbd-0b2e-4416-8706-4cf20c4c5c48}{92}" paraid="478018234" >The comments come days after the US said it didn’t expect a breakthrough in reviving the nuclear deal, putting Iran’s aspirations to possess nuclear energy in jeopardy.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{bdcc5fe9-b7fb-4d1d-a882-6469c3d9dd9a}{137}" paraid="1777623078" >"America trampled upon the nuclear accord," said Raisi, who was sworn-in as president only a year ago. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{54dc35fb-bc6b-4a8a-8273-d736ea28af1b}{98}" paraid="66483128" >The 2015 nuclear deal that was brokered under the Obama administration was put on a backburner in 2018 after then US president Donald Trump decided to withdraw from the deal claiming that it failed to curb Tehran’s missile programme.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e9a478b6-2998-40ba-b513-1a509f82822a}{8}" paraid="2013477884" >Raisi asserted that his country was not seeking an atomic weapon and demanded US guarantees that it would abide by any revived nuclear deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e9a478b6-2998-40ba-b513-1a509f82822a}{94}" paraid="145642199" >"The Islamic Republic of Iran is not seeking to build or obtain nuclear weapons and such weapons have no place in our doctrine," Raisi told the forum on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1381ea2c-bdd3-437f-b7db-2905f3231c05}{211}" paraid="1742768029" >Raisi also praised his country’s track record in safeguarding human rights and slammed the “double standards” where the attention is “solely focused on one side and not all equally”.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4ea5b277-ac9b-4fa9-9bc7-392b22a116cc}{47}" paraid="1420897354" >“Islamic Republic of Iran, by taking aspiration from its constitution and the spiritual values upon which it is based, sees as one of the most effective ways to safeguard human rights, and sees it as one of its inherent duties.”&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4ea5b277-ac9b-4fa9-9bc7-392b22a116cc}{50}" paraid="2135564211" >“Until we have these double standards where attention is solely focused on one side and not all equally, we won't have true justice and fairness. Human rights belong to all, but is unfortunately trampled by many governments.”&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0ecbc994-cba2-4fce-83bb-e6a3b8ba281c}{150}" paraid="222379868" >His comments come at a politically charged time in Iran where women have been holding protests against the establishment over the death of a 22-year-old woman who was being held by the morality police for allegedly violating the country's strictly-enforced hijab rule.&nbsp;</p>

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Addressing the world leaders at the 77th session of the United General Assembly on Wednesday, Iran President Ebrahim Raisi in his debut speech expressed displeasure over the breakdown of the 2015 nuclear accord and accused the United States of “trampling upon” Tehran's aspirations.

Addressing the world leaders at the 77th session of the United General Assembly on Wednesday, Iran President Ebrahim Raisi in his debut speech expressed displeasure over the breakdown of the 2015 nuclear accord and accused the United States of “trampling upon” Tehran's aspirations. The comments come days after the US said it didn’t expect a breakthrough in reviving the nuclear deal, putting Iran’s aspirations to possess nuclear energy in jeopardy. "America trampled upon the nuclear accord," said Raisi, who was sworn-in as president only a year ago. The 2015 nuclear deal that was brokered under the Obama administration was put on a backburner in 2018 after then US president Donald Trump decided to withdraw from the deal claiming that it failed to curb Tehran’s missile programme. Raisi asserted that his country was not seeking an atomic weapon and demanded US guarantees that it would abide by any revived nuclear deal. "The Islamic Republic of Iran is not seeking to build or obtain nuclear weapons and such weapons have no place in our doctrine," Raisi told the forum on Wednesday. Raisi also praised his country’s track record in safeguarding human rights and slammed the “double standards” where the attention is “solely focused on one side and not all equally”. “Islamic Republic of Iran, by taking aspiration from its constitution and the spiritual values upon which it is based, sees as one of the most effective ways to safeguard human rights, and sees it as one of its inherent duties.” “Until we have these double standards where attention is solely focused on one side and not all equally, we won't have true justice and fairness. Human rights belong to all, but is unfortunately trampled by many governments.” His comments come at a politically charged time in Iran where women have been holding protests against the establishment over the death of a 22-year-old woman who was being held by the morality police for allegedly violating the country's strictly-enforced hijab rule. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Iran is witnessing protests following the death of Mahsa Amini, who had been detained by the nation's "morality police" for not donning a headscarf. The nation's rigorous dress code is enforced by its morality police.

Why are women in Iran protesting against Hijab?

At least five people were killed after security forces fired upon anti-hijab protesters in northern Kurdistan. In India, the supreme court is examining whether the hijab is permissible with school uniforms. Molly Gambhir tells you whether the hijab is a choice or a tool of oppression.

Gravitas: 5 killed in Iran's anti-hijab protests

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi demanded US "guarantees" that it will not withdraw again from a nuclear deal if it is revived ahead of his debut visit to the United Nations.

Iranian President Raisi demands US 'guarantees' on nuclear deal

The head of Iran’s morality police has reportedly been suspended from his post as protests swept across Iran for a third day over the killing of a 22-year-old Mahsa Amini who was detained by the police after being accused of not wearing the hijab appropriately.

Reports: Head of Iran’s morality police suspended amid protests

<p>The Hengaw Human Rights Organisation said on Monday (September 19) that five people were killed in Iran when security forces opened fire during protests over the death of a woman in police custody.</p>

<p>Demonstrators have been protesting the arrest of Mahsa Amini by morality police following which she fell into a coma and died.</p>

<p>According to the Kurdish rights group, the incident has ignited nationwide anger against the hardliners as they enforce strict rules in the Islamic republic requiring women to cover their hair and wear loose-fitting clothes in public.</p>

<p>In an effort to contain the outrage, the official news agency IRNA said there were "limited" protests in a number of cities in seven provinces that were dispersed by police.</p>

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<p>Rejecting "some claims of deaths on social media", state TV said a number of protesters had been arrested.</p>

<p>Conflicting reports of how Amini died have put pressure on the Iranian police especially after her body suffered bruises to her legs.</p>

<p>Holding the police responsible for the death of his daughter, Amini's father has repeatedly said she had no health problems.</p>

<p>While the authorities have previously put down unrest by the Kurdish minority numbering 8 million to 10 million, the current protests are the most intense in the Kurdish region.</p>

<p>Demanding accountability for Amini's death, a White House spokesperson said "Mahsa Amini’s death after injuries sustained while in police custody for wearing an 'improper' hijab is an appalling and egregious affront to human rights."</p>

<p>Calling for a transparent investigation, the French foreign ministry condemned her arrest "and the violence that caused her death".</p>

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The Hengaw Human Rights Organisation said on Monday (September 19) that five people were killed in Iran when security forces opened fire during protests over the death of a woman in police custody.

The Hengaw Human Rights Organisation said on Monday (September 19) that five people were killed in Iran when security forces opened fire during protests over the death of a woman in police custody. Demonstrators have been protesting the arrest of Mahsa Amini by morality police following which she fell into a coma and died. According to the Kurdish rights group, the incident has ignited nationwide anger against the hardliners as they enforce strict rules in the Islamic republic requiring women to cover their hair and wear loose-fitting clothes in public. In an effort to contain the outrage, the official news agency IRNA said there were "limited" protests in a number of cities in seven provinces that were dispersed by police. × Rejecting "some claims of deaths on social media", state TV said a number of protesters had been arrested. Conflicting reports of how Amini died have put pressure on the Iranian police especially after her body suffered bruises to her legs. Holding the police responsible for the death of his daughter, Amini's father has repeatedly said she had no health problems. While the authorities have previously put down unrest by the Kurdish minority numbering 8 million to 10 million, the current protests are the most intense in the Kurdish region. Demanding accountability for Amini's death, a White House spokesperson said "Mahsa Amini’s death after injuries sustained while in police custody for wearing an 'improper' hijab is an appalling and egregious affront to human rights." Calling for a transparent investigation, the French foreign ministry condemned her arrest "and the violence that caused her death". (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

Kurdish rights group says five killed in Iran during protests over death in custody

Ina bid to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, foreign minister of France has urged Iran to take the last offer on the table with United States and other key powers.

2015 Nuclear Deal: EU, France see no better deal for Iran

Protests broke out in Iran over the death of a young woman who had been arrested by the "morality police" that enforces a strict dress code.

WION Fineprint | Iran Women Cut Hair, Burn Hijab To Protest Death Of 22-Year-Old In Custody

As the protests in Iran enter the third day over the death of a 22-year-old girl who was detained by the police for not wearing the Hijab properly, the head of morality of Iran is now being suspended. A CT scan of Amini's head reveal that she had a bone fracture and a hemorrhage, confirming that she died due to being struck on the head, whereas, the police reports say that Amini died of a heart attack.

Mahsa Amini death: Iran police says Amini died by heart attack but CT scan report shows otherwise

Protests erupted in western Iran as a 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died after being detained by the regime’s morality police for allegedly not following the country’s hijab regulations.

Woman’s death after arrest over hijab stirs Iran protests

<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.

Women take off hijabs in protest after 22-year-old dies following police arrest in Iran - WATCH

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