It has been three weeks since Mahsa Amini's death. After falling into coma following her arrest in Tehran by the morality police for allegedly breaching Islamic Republic's strict dress code for women. Now, Iran has said that an investigation in the custodial death has been found that she lost her life to illness rather than reported beatings.

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Mahsa Amini, 22, passed away on September 16—three days after going into a coma after being detained by Tehran's morality police for allegedly violating the Islamic Republic's stringent dress regulations for women. She had been accused of breaking the dress code.

As a result of the outrage over her passing, Iran has witnessed a huge wave of protests, the biggest in almost three years.&nbsp;A crackdown on the protest has resulted in the death&nbsp;of dozens of protesters while several others have been arrested.

The women-led demonstrations have persisted for 21 straight nights, despite security forces deploying lethal force.

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A statement released by Iran's forensic organisation on Friday claimed that Mahsa Amini's death was not caused by blows to the head or other important body parts.

The statement further said that Amini, whose first name is Jhina in Kurdish, passed away due to her conditions for which she had underwent a&nbsp;surgery for brain tumour at the age of eight.

One of Amini's cousins who lives in Iraq said&nbsp;that Amini died from "a forceful blow to the head," and her grieving parents have filed a complaint against the officers involved.

Other young women and girls have also been slain during the demonstrations, but according to the rights organisation Amnesty International, Iran has been pressuring their families to make public confessions in order to "absolve themselves of guilt for their murders."

Numerous people have died as a result of the widespread street violence that the Iranian government has labelled 'riots',&nbsp;which prompted Western governments to tighten sanctions against the Iranian government and its security forces.

The potential of arbitrary detention was cited by the French foreign ministry as the reason for its Friday advice to its citizens visiting Iran to "leave the country as soon as possible."

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More than 10,000 commanders and other top members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards would not be allowed entry into Canada, the country said on Friday, accusing them of committing "heinous" atrocities against the Iranian people.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that this was the "strongest measure we have to take after nations and state institutions," noting that it had previously only been used against regimes responsible for genocide or war crimes.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Mahsa Amini, 22, passed away on September 16—three days after going into a coma after being detained by Tehran's morality police for allegedly violating the Islamic Republic's stringent dress regulations for women.

Mahsa Amini, 22, passed away on September 16—three days after going into a coma after being detained by Tehran's morality police for allegedly violating the Islamic Republic's stringent dress regulations for women. She had been accused of breaking the dress code. As a result of the outrage over her passing, Iran has witnessed a huge wave of protests, the biggest in almost three years. A crackdown on the protest has resulted in the death of dozens of protesters while several others have been arrested. The women-led demonstrations have persisted for 21 straight nights, despite security forces deploying lethal force. Also read | Canada to deny entry to around 10,000 members of 'murderous' Iran regime A statement released by Iran's forensic organisation on Friday claimed that Mahsa Amini's death was not caused by blows to the head or other important body parts. The statement further said that Amini, whose first name is Jhina in Kurdish, passed away due to her conditions for which she had underwent a surgery for brain tumour at the age of eight. One of Amini's cousins who lives in Iraq said that Amini died from "a forceful blow to the head," and her grieving parents have filed a complaint against the officers involved. Other young women and girls have also been slain during the demonstrations, but according to the rights organisation Amnesty International, Iran has been pressuring their families to make public confessions in order to "absolve themselves of guilt for their murders." Numerous people have died as a result of the widespread street violence that the Iranian government has labelled 'riots', which prompted Western governments to tighten sanctions against the Iranian government and its security forces. The potential of arbitrary detention was cited by the French foreign ministry as the reason for its Friday advice to its citizens visiting Iran to "leave the country as soon as possible." Also read | Anti-hijab protest: Iran denies claims that security forces killed another another teenage girl More than 10,000 commanders and other top members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards would not be allowed entry into Canada, the country said on Friday, accusing them of committing "heinous" atrocities against the Iranian people. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that this was the "strongest measure we have to take after nations and state institutions," noting that it had previously only been used against regimes responsible for genocide or war crimes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Iran claims Mahsa Amini died of prior illness, not due to blows on head or body

Mahsa Amini has become a household name across Iran. Her death has prompted protests demanding equal rights for women. In an extremely rare show of anger, schoolgirls heckled the Iranian parliamentary speaker.

Iran Hijab Row: Schoolgrils heckle parliamentary speaker, students chant 'get lost Basij'

Iranian schoolgirls have joined the nationwide protests over the custodial death of Mahsa Amini, who was imprisoned by the morality police for allegedly wearing a headscarf in an "improper" way. After the&nbsp;death of the 22-year-old, protests sparked across the nation and in other parts of the world.

Now, young schoolgirls have come forward to show their support for Amini by removing their hijabs and chanting slogans. They have staged sporadic rallies in defiance of a crackdown by the security forces in the country that killed scores.&nbsp;

The protest by schoolgirls comes after students of the renowned Sharif University of Technology were confronted by riot police. The students were reportedly cornered in an underground car park of the institution before being hauled&nbsp;away. The videos of university protests went viral on social media platforms.&nbsp;

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The schoolgirls have taken the lead. Some of them have removed their hijabs to show defiance while shouting anti-regime slogans and defacing images of the clerical state's leaders.&nbsp;

"Death to the dictator," a group of bare-headed girls is heard chanting. The comments appeared to be in reference to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The group of girls was seen in a video forcing a man, reportedly the principal, out of a school in Karaj, west of Tehran, on Monday. The video has been verified by the news agency AFP.&nbsp;

Another group of girls was heard chanting "Woman, Life, Freedom", as they marched through the Karaj neighborhood of Gohardasht.&nbsp;

In the videos, some of the schoolgirls were also seen leaving classrooms and appearing in flash-mob protests to avoid detection, in other footage shared online.&nbsp;

One group of girls were yelling "Get lost, Basiji", referring to the paramilitary force, at a man standing at a podium in the southern city of Shiraz, in a video shared by the 1500tasvir social media channel.&nbsp;

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Iranian schoolgirls have joined the nationwide protests over the custodial death of Mahsa Amini, who was imprisoned by the morality police for allegedly wearing a headscarf in an "improper" way. After the death of the 22-year-old, protests sparked across the nation and in other parts of the world. Now, young schoolgirls have come forward to show their support for Amini by removing their hijabs and chanting slogans. They have staged sporadic rallies in defiance of a crackdown by the security forces in the country that killed scores. The protest by schoolgirls comes after students of the renowned Sharif University of Technology were confronted by riot police. The students were reportedly cornered in an underground car park of the institution before being hauled away. The videos of university protests went viral on social media platforms. ALSO READ | Tehran releases Iranian-American Baquer Namazi after over six years of detention The schoolgirls have taken the lead. Some of them have removed their hijabs to show defiance while shouting anti-regime slogans and defacing images of the clerical state's leaders. "Death to the dictator," a group of bare-headed girls is heard chanting. The comments appeared to be in reference to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The group of girls was seen in a video forcing a man, reportedly the principal, out of a school in Karaj, west of Tehran, on Monday. The video has been verified by the news agency AFP. Another group of girls was heard chanting "Woman, Life, Freedom", as they marched through the Karaj neighborhood of Gohardasht. In the videos, some of the schoolgirls were also seen leaving classrooms and appearing in flash-mob protests to avoid detection, in other footage shared online. One group of girls were yelling "Get lost, Basiji", referring to the paramilitary force, at a man standing at a podium in the southern city of Shiraz, in a video shared by the 1500tasvir social media channel. ALSO READ | Iran summons Britain's ambassador as nationwide protests wreak havoc Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Today in Iran, schoolgirls chant "Woman, Life, Freedom" (Zan, Zendegi, Azadi) #زن_زندگی_آزادی pic.twitter.com/NHgmO2SQ0h — Karim Sadjadpour (@ksadjadpour) October 4, 2022 × The girls took over their school and are chanting "death to the dictator"❤️ #Iran pic.twitter.com/s9MX8Dbsll — Sofia Ukraini (@SlavaUk30722777) October 4, 2022 × Iranian schoolgirls take off head coverings and tear pictures of Ruhollah Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic, to chants of "woman, life, freedom" and "death to the dictator" on day 19 of protests in Iran over the death of #MahsaAmini.#مهسا_امینی pic.twitter.com/36vaBoFq94 — Shayan Sardarizadeh (@Shayan86) October 4, 2022 × 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 schoolgirls join protest against Mahsa Amini's death, remove hijabs, chant anti-regime slogans

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.&nbsp;

Violent demonstrations have been taking place in Iran over the custodial death of Mahsa Amini. The morality police in the nation had imprisoned the 22-year-old for allegedly wearing a headscarf in an "improper" way.&nbsp;

In the parliament in Strasbourg, France, the Iraqi-born Abir Al-Sahlani said on Tuesday evening: "Until Iran is free, our fury will be bigger than the oppressors. Until the women of Iran are free we are going to stand with you."&nbsp;

In the video, Abir is seen snipping off her ponytail with a pair of scissors. While cutting it, she said "Jin, Jiyan, Azadi" (Kurdish for "Woman, Life, Freedom")&nbsp;

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This is not the first incident, leading French actresses including Juliette Binoche and Isabelle Huppert have also cut locks of hair. Residents in Iran, including young school girls, are protesting against the Islamist regime.&nbsp;

After Amini's death, Iran's clerical rulers faced the biggest nationwide unrest in years. Protests have spread abroad including London, Paris, Rome and Madrid.&nbsp;

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Notably, Amnesty International said on Thursday that at least 82 people have been killed by Iranian security forces in the city of Zahedan in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchistan province since protests erupted there on September 30.&nbsp;

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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.

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. Violent demonstrations have been taking place in Iran over the custodial death of Mahsa Amini. The morality police in the nation had imprisoned the 22-year-old for allegedly wearing a headscarf in an "improper" way. In the parliament in Strasbourg, France, the Iraqi-born Abir Al-Sahlani said on Tuesday evening: "Until Iran is free, our fury will be bigger than the oppressors. Until the women of Iran are free we are going to stand with you." In the video, Abir is seen snipping off her ponytail with a pair of scissors. While cutting it, she said "Jin, Jiyan, Azadi" (Kurdish for "Woman, Life, Freedom") ALSO READ | Asia Pacific may lose title as world's largest travel region post-pandemic Watch the video here: Traditionen att klippa av sig håret i protest är tusenårig. Den visar att ilskan är starkare än förtryckarens makt. Irans kvinnor har fått nog. EU borde visa samma mod och ge dem fullt stöd. pic.twitter.com/0FdMB9XoXu — AbirAlsahlani (@AbirAlsahlani) October 4, 2022 × This is not the first incident, leading French actresses including Juliette Binoche and Isabelle Huppert have also cut locks of hair. Residents in Iran, including young school girls, are protesting against the Islamist regime. After Amini's death, Iran's clerical rulers faced the biggest nationwide unrest in years. Protests have spread abroad including London, Paris, Rome and Madrid. ALSO READ | Twenty-year-old Indian-origin university student killed in the US, cops suspect roommate Notably, Amnesty International said on Thursday that at least 82 people have been killed by Iranian security forces in the city of Zahedan in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchistan province since protests erupted there on September 30. 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.

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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.

"Sharif University of Technology announced that due to recent events and the need to protect students ... all classes will be held virtually from Monday," Mehr news agency reported, amid nationwide protests over the death of young Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in custody.

The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group&nbsp;said on&nbsp;Sunday (October 2) that&nbsp;at least 92 people had died as a result of a crackdown on nationwide protests&nbsp;sparked after Mahsa Amini's death on September 16.&nbsp;

Amini was imprisoned by the morality police for allegedly wearing a headscarf in an "improper" way. The 22-year-old is thought to have died in custody.&nbsp;

Her death led to massive protests in Iran and abroad too. Now, the protests have stretched into the third week.&nbsp;

Amid escalating tensions, President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday said that the "enemies" of Iran had "failed in their conspiracy".&nbsp;

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IHR, an organisation based in Oslo, reported citing local sources that 41 additional people died in clashes on Friday in the far southeast, an area bordering Afghanistan and Pakistan.&nbsp;

It also claimed that the allegations that a local police commander had sexually assaulted a teenage member of the Baluch Sunni minority had spurred those protests.&nbsp;

Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, director of IHR, asked the international community to take swift action against the Islamic Republic to stop the killing of Iranian protesters. The group called such acts "crimes against humanity."&nbsp;

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Police clash with students&nbsp;

Meanwhile, state media reported that the Iranian security forces battled with students at a renowned university in Tehran on Sunday.&nbsp;

Sharif University, historically a hub of resistance, was reportedly surrounded by dozens of riot police in numerous videos provided by the activist Twitter account 1500tasvir, which has about 160,000 followers.&nbsp;

In one of the videos, security personnel was seen pelting students with tear gas while distant gunfire could be heard in the background.&nbsp;

Security personnel could be seen pursuing scores of students who were stranded in the university's underground parking in another video. According to the report, many pupils had been detained.&nbsp;

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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. "Sharif University of Technology announced that due to recent events and the need to protect students ... all classes will be held virtually from Monday," Mehr news agency reported, amid nationwide protests over the death of young Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in custody. The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group said on Sunday (October 2) that at least 92 people had died as a result of a crackdown on nationwide protests sparked after Mahsa Amini's death on September 16. Amini was imprisoned by the morality police for allegedly wearing a headscarf in an "improper" way. The 22-year-old is thought to have died in custody. Her death led to massive protests in Iran and abroad too. Now, the protests have stretched into the third week. Amid escalating tensions, President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday said that the "enemies" of Iran had "failed in their conspiracy". ALSO READ | India condemns vandalism of Bhagavad Gita park in Toronto, terms it 'hate crime' IHR, an organisation based in Oslo, reported citing local sources that 41 additional people died in clashes on Friday in the far southeast, an area bordering Afghanistan and Pakistan. It also claimed that the allegations that a local police commander had sexually assaulted a teenage member of the Baluch Sunni minority had spurred those protests. Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, director of IHR, asked the international community to take swift action against the Islamic Republic to stop the killing of Iranian protesters. The group called such acts "crimes against humanity." ALSO READ | Trump White House staffers still keeping documents: US Archives Police clash with students Meanwhile, state media reported that the Iranian security forces battled with students at a renowned university in Tehran on Sunday. Sharif University, historically a hub of resistance, was reportedly surrounded by dozens of riot police in numerous videos provided by the activist Twitter account 1500tasvir, which has about 160,000 followers. In one of the videos, security personnel was seen pelting students with tear gas while distant gunfire could be heard in the background. Security personnel could be seen pursuing scores of students who were stranded in the university's underground parking in another video. According to the report, many pupils had been detained. However, there isn't any official verification of what reportedly happened at the university. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. جلوی پارکینگ شریف دارن مردمو با ساچمه و اشک اور میزنن#مهسا_امینی#اعتصابات_سراسری pic.twitter.com/j8tbogdzC0 — Masoud Ghasemi (@Masoud__Ghasemi) October 2, 2022 × 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: Classes suspended after clashes break out at major university over Mahsa Amini's death

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

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

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

The death of a young woman, Mahsa Amini, in the custody of Iran's morality police in Tehran has ignited nationwide anger. Here are some facts about the morality police, known as the Gashte Ershad, that have now disappeared from the streets of Iran.

WION Fineprint: Protests shine a spotlight on Iran's morality police

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

Iranian authorities on Friday arrested a former football player over his support for protests over the custodial death of young Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini, state media reported. A wave of unrest has rocked Iran since the 22-year-old died on September 16 after her arrest by the morality police in Tehran for allegedly failing to observe the Islamic republic's strict dress code for women.

The street violence has led to the deaths of dozens of people -- mostly protesters but also some members of the security forces -- and hundreds of arrests. "Former Persepolis FC player Hossein Maahini was arrested by the order of the judicial authorities for supporting and encouraging riots on his social media pages," state news agency IRNA said.

On Thursday, Tehran provincial governor Mohsen Mansouri warned celebrities against coming out in support of the protests. "We will take action against the celebrities who have fanned the flames of the riots," ISNA news agency quoted him as saying. On Wednesday, Iran's Mehr news agency said former state television host Mahmoud Shahriari had been arrested for allegedly "encouraging riots and solidarity with the enemy".

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A number of Iranian sportsmen, actors and filmmakers have supported the movement, asking authorities to listen to the people's demands. Iran's two-time Oscar-winning director Asghar Farhadi on Sunday urged people around the world to "stand in solidarity" with the protesters.

At a football match against Senegal in Vienna on Tuesday, the entire Iranian team remained dressed in black during the anthems rather than exposing the national strip. Days ago, Iran's judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei criticised celebrities, saying "those who became famous thanks to support from the system have joined the enemy when times are difficult."

Iranian authorities on Friday arrested a former football player over his support for protests over the custodial death of young Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini, state media reported.

Iranian authorities on Friday arrested a former football player over his support for protests over the custodial death of young Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini, state media reported. A wave of unrest has rocked Iran since the 22-year-old died on September 16 after her arrest by the morality police in Tehran for allegedly failing to observe the Islamic republic's strict dress code for women. The street violence has led to the deaths of dozens of people -- mostly protesters but also some members of the security forces -- and hundreds of arrests. "Former Persepolis FC player Hossein Maahini was arrested by the order of the judicial authorities for supporting and encouraging riots on his social media pages," state news agency IRNA said. On Thursday, Tehran provincial governor Mohsen Mansouri warned celebrities against coming out in support of the protests. "We will take action against the celebrities who have fanned the flames of the riots," ISNA news agency quoted him as saying. On Wednesday, Iran's Mehr news agency said former state television host Mahmoud Shahriari had been arrested for allegedly "encouraging riots and solidarity with the enemy". ALSO READ | Iran defender Majid Hosseini sends support for protests A number of Iranian sportsmen, actors and filmmakers have supported the movement, asking authorities to listen to the people's demands. Iran's two-time Oscar-winning director Asghar Farhadi on Sunday urged people around the world to "stand in solidarity" with the protesters. At a football match against Senegal in Vienna on Tuesday, the entire Iranian team remained dressed in black during the anthems rather than exposing the national strip. Days ago, Iran's judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei criticised celebrities, saying "those who became famous thanks to support from the system have joined the enemy when times are difficult."

Iran arrests former footballer for supporting protests, reports state media

Ebrahim Raisi, the hardline President of Iran will address the nation via television on Wednesday (September 28) as authorities struggle to contain protests that have spread to almost all parts of the country. The protests started after the custodial death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was detained by Iran's morality police for wearing "unsuitable attire".

Iranians have persisted with protests in spite of a growing death toll and crackdown by security forces. The crackdown has been fierce with security forces using tear gas, clubs, and in some cases, live ammunition. Social media videos have shown protesters calling for an end to Islamic clerical rule in the country.

Still, a collapse of the Islamic Republic seems remote in the near term since its leaders are determined not to show the kind of weakness they believe sealed the fate of the U.S.-backed Shah in 1979, a senior Iranian official told Reuters.

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President Raisi termed the protests "acts of chaos". Semi-official ISNA news agency has reported that Raisi will address the nation in the evening.

Angry demonstrations have spread to over 80 cities nationwide since the Sept. 13 death of Mahsa Amini.

Amini, who was from the northwestern Kurdish city of Saqez, died in hospital after falling into coma, sparking the first big show of dissent on Iran's streets since authorities crushed protests against a rise in gasoline prices in 2019.

"We will fight, we will die, we will take Iran back," chanted protesters in Tehran, a video posted on Twitter showed.

Although Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has yet to comment on the protests, a hardline watchdog body called on the judiciary "to deal decisively with the main perpetrators and those responsible for killing and injuring innocent people and security forces."

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Ebrahim Raisi, the hardline President of Iran will address the nation via television on Wednesday (September 28) as authorities struggle to contain protests that have spread to almost all parts of the country.

Ebrahim Raisi, the hardline President of Iran will address the nation via television on Wednesday (September 28) as authorities struggle to contain protests that have spread to almost all parts of the country. The protests started after the custodial death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was detained by Iran's morality police for wearing "unsuitable attire". Iranians have persisted with protests in spite of a growing death toll and crackdown by security forces. The crackdown has been fierce with security forces using tear gas, clubs, and in some cases, live ammunition. Social media videos have shown protesters calling for an end to Islamic clerical rule in the country. Still, a collapse of the Islamic Republic seems remote in the near term since its leaders are determined not to show the kind of weakness they believe sealed the fate of the U.S.-backed Shah in 1979, a senior Iranian official told Reuters. Watch | Iran arrests ex-president Rafsanjani's daughter Faezeh Hashemi for 'inciting protesters' × President Raisi termed the protests "acts of chaos". Semi-official ISNA news agency has reported that Raisi will address the nation in the evening. Angry demonstrations have spread to over 80 cities nationwide since the Sept. 13 death of Mahsa Amini. Amini, who was from the northwestern Kurdish city of Saqez, died in hospital after falling into coma, sparking the first big show of dissent on Iran's streets since authorities crushed protests against a rise in gasoline prices in 2019. "We will fight, we will die, we will take Iran back," chanted protesters in Tehran, a video posted on Twitter showed. Although Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has yet to comment on the protests, a hardline watchdog body called on the judiciary "to deal decisively with the main perpetrators and those responsible for killing and injuring innocent people and security 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 ×

As protests spread amid crackdown, Iran President Ebrahim Raisi to address nation

Iran's President Ebrahim&nbsp;Raisi&nbsp;condemned Wednesday the "chaos" sparked by a wave of women-led protests over the death of Mahsa&nbsp;Amini&nbsp;while in the custody of the Islamic republic's morality police.

"Those who took part in the riots must be dealt with decisively, this is the demand of the people," said&nbsp;Raisi&nbsp;in a televised interview.&nbsp;

"People's safety is the red line of the Islamic republic of&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;and no one is allowed to break the law and cause&nbsp;chaos," he said.

"The enemy has targeted national unity and wants to pit people against each other," added the ultraconservative president, accusing&nbsp;Iran's archfoe the United States of stoking the unrest.

Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, died on September 16, three days&nbsp;after&nbsp;she had been arrested for allegedly breaching&nbsp;Iran's strict rules for women on wearing hijab headscarves and modest clothing.

Raisi&nbsp;said the nation had felt "grief and sorrow" over her&nbsp;death, and that forensics and judiciary experts would soon present a final report, but also warned that "protests&nbsp;are different to riots".&nbsp;

"Woman, Life, Freedom!" the protesters have chanted in&nbsp;Iran's biggest demonstrations in almost three years, in which women have defiantly burned their headscarves and cut off their hair.

Their actions have been matched in solidarity&nbsp;protests&nbsp;worldwide, with British-Iranian Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who spent six years in jail in&nbsp;Iran, cutting her hair in a video shared on the BBC Persian service.

Amini's bereaved parents have filed a complaint, demanding "a thorough investigation" and the release of "all videos and photographs" of her while in custody, said their lawyer Saleh Nikbakht.

An Iraq-based cousin of&nbsp;Amini, who is a member of a Kurdish nationalist group, charged that she died&nbsp;after&nbsp;a "violent blow to the head" and that one officer had vowed to "instil the rules in her and teach her how to wear the hijab and how to dress".

As the Iranian&nbsp;protests&nbsp;have flared for 12 nights in a row,&nbsp;Iran's police command vowed its forces would confront them "with all their might", in a crackdown that one rights group says has already killed at least 76 people.

Cowardly attacks

Iran&nbsp;has blamed outside forces for the unrest, including "counter-revolutionary" Kurdish groups based in northern Iraq -- across from&nbsp;Iran's Kurdistan province&nbsp;Amini&nbsp;hailed from, and where the&nbsp;protests&nbsp;first flared.

In a major escalation,&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;on Wednesday launched cross-border missile and drone strikes that killed 13 people in Iraq's Kurdistan region,&nbsp;after&nbsp;accusing Kurdish armed groups based there of fuelling the unrest.

The attacks were condemned by the UN mission in Iraq, and the federal government in Baghdad summoned the Iranian ambassador.

The United States condemned the "brazen attacks" and Britain said Iraq's "indiscriminate bombardment" demonstrates "a repeated pattern of Iranian destabilising activity in the region".

Germany slammed the "escalation... against the backdrop of domestic political&nbsp;protests&nbsp;in&nbsp;Iran" and rejected "attempts to locate the causes of the Iranian&nbsp;protests&nbsp;in the neighbouring country".

The Kurdish Democratic Party of&nbsp;Iran, one of the groups targeted, charged that "these cowardly attacks are occurring at a time when the terrorist regime of&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;is unable to crack down on ongoing&nbsp;protests&nbsp;inside and silence the Kurdish and Iranian peoples' civil resistance".

Not a big deal

The Iranian government -- its economy already hit by sanctions over its nuclear programme -- has sought to play down the crisis.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said he told Western diplomats at recent UN meetings that the&nbsp;protests&nbsp;were "not a big deal" for the stability of the clerical state.

"There is not going to be regime change in&nbsp;Iran. Don't play to the emotions of the Iranian people," he told National Public Radio in New York, also accusing "outside elements" of stirring up violence.

Fars news agency said Tuesday "around 60" people had been killed since&nbsp;Amini's&nbsp;death. But the Oslo-based group&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;Human Rights said the crackdown has killed at least 76 people.

Iran's response has drawn concern from the United Nations and condemnation from the around the world, with Germany and Spain summoning the Iranian ambassadors and the United States and Canada announcing new sanctions.

The son of&nbsp;Iran's late shah, in an interview near Washington with AFP,&nbsp;hailed the&nbsp;protests&nbsp;and urged the world to add to the pressure on the clerical leadership.

Reza Pahlavi, whose father was toppled in the 1979 Islamic Revolution, urged greater preparation for a future Iranian system that is secular and democratic.

"It is truly in modern times, in my opinion, the first revolution for the women, by the women -- with the support of the Iranian men, sons, brothers and fathers," said Pahlavi.

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Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi condemned Wednesday the "chaos" sparked by a wave of women-led protests over the death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of the Islamic republic's morality police.

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi condemned Wednesday the "chaos" sparked by a wave of women-led protests over the death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of the Islamic republic's morality police. "Those who took part in the riots must be dealt with decisively, this is the demand of the people," said Raisi in a televised interview. "People's safety is the red line of the Islamic republic of Iran and no one is allowed to break the law and cause chaos," he said. "The enemy has targeted national unity and wants to pit people against each other," added the ultraconservative president, accusing Iran's archfoe the United States of stoking the unrest. Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, died on September 16, three days after she had been arrested for allegedly breaching Iran's strict rules for women on wearing hijab headscarves and modest clothing. Raisi said the nation had felt "grief and sorrow" over her death, and that forensics and judiciary experts would soon present a final report, but also warned that "protests are different to riots". "Woman, Life, Freedom!" the protesters have chanted in Iran's biggest demonstrations in almost three years, in which women have defiantly burned their headscarves and cut off their hair. Their actions have been matched in solidarity protests worldwide, with British-Iranian Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who spent six years in jail in Iran, cutting her hair in a video shared on the BBC Persian service. Amini's bereaved parents have filed a complaint, demanding "a thorough investigation" and the release of "all videos and photographs" of her while in custody, said their lawyer Saleh Nikbakht. An Iraq-based cousin of Amini, who is a member of a Kurdish nationalist group, charged that she died after a "violent blow to the head" and that one officer had vowed to "instil the rules in her and teach her how to wear the hijab and how to dress". As the Iranian protests have flared for 12 nights in a row, Iran's police command vowed its forces would confront them "with all their might", in a crackdown that one rights group says has already killed at least 76 people. Cowardly attacks Iran has blamed outside forces for the unrest, including "counter-revolutionary" Kurdish groups based in northern Iraq -- across from Iran's Kurdistan province Amini hailed from, and where the protests first flared. In a major escalation, Iran on Wednesday launched cross-border missile and drone strikes that killed 13 people in Iraq's Kurdistan region, after accusing Kurdish armed groups based there of fuelling the unrest. The attacks were condemned by the UN mission in Iraq, and the federal government in Baghdad summoned the Iranian ambassador. The United States condemned the "brazen attacks" and Britain said Iraq's "indiscriminate bombardment" demonstrates "a repeated pattern of Iranian destabilising activity in the region". Germany slammed the "escalation... against the backdrop of domestic political protests in Iran" and rejected "attempts to locate the causes of the Iranian protests in the neighbouring country". The Kurdish Democratic Party of Iran, one of the groups targeted, charged that "these cowardly attacks are occurring at a time when the terrorist regime of Iran is unable to crack down on ongoing protests inside and silence the Kurdish and Iranian peoples' civil resistance". Not a big deal The Iranian government -- its economy already hit by sanctions over its nuclear programme -- has sought to play down the crisis. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said he told Western diplomats at recent UN meetings that the protests were "not a big deal" for the stability of the clerical state. "There is not going to be regime change in Iran. Don't play to the emotions of the Iranian people," he told National Public Radio in New York, also accusing "outside elements" of stirring up violence. Fars news agency said Tuesday "around 60" people had been killed since Amini's death. But the Oslo-based group Iran Human Rights said the crackdown has killed at least 76 people. Iran's response has drawn concern from the United Nations and condemnation from the around the world, with Germany and Spain summoning the Iranian ambassadors and the United States and Canada announcing new sanctions. The son of Iran's late shah, in an interview near Washington with AFP, hailed the protests and urged the world to add to the pressure on the clerical leadership. Reza Pahlavi, whose father was toppled in the 1979 Islamic Revolution, urged greater preparation for a future Iranian system that is secular and democratic. "It is truly in modern times, in my opinion, the first revolution for the women, by the women -- with the support of the Iranian men, sons, brothers and fathers," said Pahlavi. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Iran's Raisi condemns 'chaos' of protests after Mahsa Amini's death

Iran bombed Kurdish targets in northern Iraq after accusing the Kurds of orchestrating the ongoing anti-hijab protests. The custodial death of 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini has revealed the fault lines in Iranian society. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Iran bombs Kurdish targets amid anti-hijab protests

Amid the anti-hijab protests, Iran on Tuesday arrested ex-president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's daughter Faezeh Hashemi for inciting rioters. Iranians on Tuesday staged a 12th straight night of protests over the death of Mahsa Amini, 22.

Iran arrests ex-president Rafsanjani's daughter Faezeh Hashemi for 'inciting protesters'

The protest over Iranian woman Mahsa Amini's death are continuing in Iran and abroad. Protesters gathered outside the Iranian embassy in Paris to express outrage against the Morality Police. People in London too have hit the streets in protest.

Iran's anti-Hijab protests go global, protesters clash with police in Paris, London

Canada on Monday announced sanctions against Iranian officials over the Islamic republic's lethal crackdown on protests driven by the death of a young woman after her arrest by the morality police.

“We will implement sanctions on dozens of individuals and entities, including Iran's so-called morality police,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a news conference.

“We join our voices, the voices of all Canadians, to the millions of people around the world demanding that the Iranian government listen to their people, end their repression of freedoms and rights and let women and all Iranians live their lives and express themselves peacefully,” he added.

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At the same time, Canada's foreign minister, Melanie Joly, offered her support to Iranian women at the UN General Assembly, saying in a speech their protests have been “met with arrests and bullets.”

“We salute their courage and join them in sending a strong message that women's rights are human rights,” Joly said.

More than 1,200 angry demonstrators have been arrested, along with reformist activists and journalists, since the death of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in custody 10 days ago, and at least 41 people have died, according to official figures.

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State television aired footage of “rioters” on the streets in north and west Tehran as well as “some provinces” and said they had set fire to public and private property.

Amini, 22 years old, had been accused of breaching Iran's strict rules on hijab headscarves and modest clothing.

Canada on Monday announced sanctions against Iranian officials over the Islamic republic's lethal crackdown on protests driven by the death of a young woman after her arrest by the morality police.

Canada on Monday announced sanctions against Iranian officials over the Islamic republic's lethal crackdown on protests driven by the death of a young woman after her arrest by the morality police. “We will implement sanctions on dozens of individuals and entities, including Iran's so-called morality police,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a news conference. “We join our voices, the voices of all Canadians, to the millions of people around the world demanding that the Iranian government listen to their people, end their repression of freedoms and rights and let women and all Iranians live their lives and express themselves peacefully,” he added. Also read | Japan to bid farewell to ex-PM Shinzo Abe with controversial state funeral At the same time, Canada's foreign minister, Melanie Joly, offered her support to Iranian women at the UN General Assembly, saying in a speech their protests have been “met with arrests and bullets.” “We salute their courage and join them in sending a strong message that women's rights are human rights,” Joly said. More than 1,200 angry demonstrators have been arrested, along with reformist activists and journalists, since the death of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in custody 10 days ago, and at least 41 people have died, according to official figures. Also read | Annexation polls in four regions of Ukraine, denounced as 'sham' by Kyiv's allies, close today State television aired footage of “rioters” on the streets in north and west Tehran as well as “some provinces” and said they had set fire to public and private property. Amini, 22 years old, had been accused of breaching Iran's strict rules on hijab headscarves and modest clothing.

Canada sanctions Iran morality police as protests continue over death of Mahsa Amini

Following the death of Mahsa Amini, under suspicious circumstances, protests have been going on all across Iran.

The&nbsp;22-year-old Kurdish woman was reportedly arrested by Iran's morality police in Tehran for allegedly breaching rules mandating hijab headscarves and modest dress.

While the Iranian police claimed she suffered a stroke during her detention, her parents have claimed she was beaten to death.

During the last 10 days, authorities in northern Iran provinces of Mazandaran and Gilan have arrested 450 people and 739 people respectively for protesting against her arrest and subsequent death.

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The northern province's chief prosecutor Mohammad Karimi told the official news agency IRNA that "Protesters have attacked government buildings and damaged public property in several parts of Mazandaran."

Not only this but over 1,200 reformist activists, journalists and demonstrators have been detained since unrest broke out on September 16.

Calling them "foreign anti-revolutionary agents," Karimi said the protesters were shouting anti-regime slogans.

According to an official toll, at least 41 people have died in the clashes between the police and demonstrators.

The Tasnim news agency reported that security forces have released these images of "lead instigators" and are asking residents to "identify them and inform the authorities".

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Following the death of Mahsa Amini, under suspicious circumstances, protests have been going on all across Iran. The 22-year-old Kurdish woman was reportedly arrested by Iran's morality police in Tehran for allegedly breaching rules mandating hijab headscarves and modest dress.

Following the death of Mahsa Amini, under suspicious circumstances, protests have been going on all across Iran. The 22-year-old Kurdish woman was reportedly arrested by Iran's morality police in Tehran for allegedly breaching rules mandating hijab headscarves and modest dress. While the Iranian police claimed she suffered a stroke during her detention, her parents have claimed she was beaten to death. During the last 10 days, authorities in northern Iran provinces of Mazandaran and Gilan have arrested 450 people and 739 people respectively for protesting against her arrest and subsequent death. Also see | Death of young Iranian woman puts spotlight on morality police The northern province's chief prosecutor Mohammad Karimi told the official news agency IRNA that "Protesters have attacked government buildings and damaged public property in several parts of Mazandaran." Not only this but over 1,200 reformist activists, journalists and demonstrators have been detained since unrest broke out on September 16. Calling them "foreign anti-revolutionary agents," Karimi said the protesters were shouting anti-regime slogans. According to an official toll, at least 41 people have died in the clashes between the police and demonstrators. The Tasnim news agency reported that security forces have released these images of "lead instigators" and are asking residents to "identify them and inform the authorities". (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

Mahsa Amini's death: 450 anti-hijab protesters arrested in Iran's northern province

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.

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. The 22-year-old Mahsa Amini is thought to have died in custody earlier this month. State media reported on Sunday that a fifth member of an Iranian volunteer paramilitary group Basij died after clashing with the protesters, and termed them "rioters and thugs". State news agency IRNA said the person died from injuries sustained on Thursday in Urmia city in northwest Iran. Previously, some other members of Basij have been killed in Qazvin, Tabriz, Mashhad and Qouchan. Basij is a paramilitary organisation linked to the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). As per official toll, at least 41 people have died since the unrest began, including members of the Islamic republic's security forces. But some source-based reports say the toll is likely much higher. ALSO READ | Iranians continue to protest for the 10th consecutive night, violating judiciary's warning 'Female protester shot dead' According to multiple reports on Sunday, a 23-year-old Iranian woman Hadis Najafi died in the protest. Her videos went viral on social media as she was apparently preparing to join anti-governmental protests. The reports mentioned that she was shot dead by Iranian security forces. Masih Alinejad, a journalist and women's rights advocate, announced her death on September 25. Alinejad wrote in a tweet that Najafi was shot six times by authorities after tying her unscarved hair back. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. This 20 Yr old girl who was getting ready to join the protest against the murdering of #MahsaAmini got killed by 6 bullets.#HadisNajafi, 20، was shot in the chest, face and neck by Islamic Republic’s security forces. Be our voice.#مهسا_امینیpic.twitter.com/NnJX6kufNW — Masih Alinejad 🏳️ (@AlinejadMasih) September 25, 2022 × Woman cuts hair off at brother's funeral In another powerful footage, a woman was seen chopping off her hair at the funeral of her brother who reportedly died during the anti-hijab protests. In the viral videos on social media platforms, the woman was seen cutting her hair in front of her brother's body as she cries inconsolably. She is also seen putting bits of the hair on the coffin. Watch the video here: Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify pictures or videos sourced from social media Javad Heydari's sister, who is one of the victims of protests against the murder of #Mahsa_Amini, cuts her hair at her brother's funeral.#IranRevolution #مهسا_امینیpic.twitter.com/6PJ21FECWg — 1500tasvir_en (@1500tasvir_en) September 25, 2022 × Amid the nationwide unrest, which has spread to other parts of the world, Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi warned that the protesters would be dealt with "decisively". Raisi and Iran's judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei on Sunday "emphasised the need for decisive action without leniency" against the core instigators of the "riots", the judiciary's Mizan Online website mentioned. 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.

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

Iran's foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has been quoted by Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency voicing his displeasure over American support to women-led protests in Iran. The minister said that USA's support to protests is contrary to it diplomatic stance with Iran.

"Peaceful protest is the right of every nation. However, the U.S. involvement in Iran's affairs and support to 'rioters' in implementing their destabilisation project is in clear conflict with Washington's diplomatic messages to Iran regarding the necessity of a nuclear deal and establishing stability in the region," Amirabdollahian said.

Protests have rocked the Islamic Republic after custodial death of 22-year-old Mhasa Amini. She was detained by Iran's morality police which was seeking to inforce the hijab rule.

On Saturday, Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi said that Iran must "deal decisively with those who oppose the country's security and tranquility."

The president "stressed the necessity to distinguish between protest and disturbing public order and security, and called the events a riot," state media reported.

The protests are taking place when Iran is engaged in negotiations with world powers and indirectly with the US for revival of 2015 nuclear deal. Former US preisident Donald Trump unilaterally pulled USA out of the deal in 2018. Any exchange of words between Iran and the US, even over a seemingly distinct issue like women's protest may be viewed as an indicator of strain between the two countries over nuclear deal.

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Iran's foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has been quoted by Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency voicing his displeasure over American support to women-led protests in Iran.

Iran's foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has been quoted by Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency voicing his displeasure over American support to women-led protests in Iran. The minister said that USA's support to protests is contrary to it diplomatic stance with Iran. "Peaceful protest is the right of every nation. However, the U.S. involvement in Iran's affairs and support to 'rioters' in implementing their destabilisation project is in clear conflict with Washington's diplomatic messages to Iran regarding the necessity of a nuclear deal and establishing stability in the region," Amirabdollahian said. Protests have rocked the Islamic Republic after custodial death of 22-year-old Mhasa Amini. She was detained by Iran's morality police which was seeking to inforce the hijab rule. On Saturday, Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi said that Iran must "deal decisively with those who oppose the country's security and tranquility." The president "stressed the necessity to distinguish between protest and disturbing public order and security, and called the events a riot," state media reported. The protests are taking place when Iran is engaged in negotiations with world powers and indirectly with the US for revival of 2015 nuclear deal. Former US preisident Donald Trump unilaterally pulled USA out of the deal in 2018. Any exchange of words between Iran and the US, even over a seemingly distinct issue like women's protest may be viewed as an indicator of strain between the two countries over nuclear 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 ×

Iran expresses displeasure over US support for Mahsa Amini stir, calls protesters 'rioters'

The official death toll in the deadly anti-Hijab protests in Iran has risen to 41. Iran Human Rights association said that nearly a dozen more than the actual number have died in the protests that begun over Mahsa Amini's death. Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi said that they must deal decisively with protests which have erupted in the country's 31 provinces.

Iran's anti-Hijab protests enter 9th day: At least 41 dead, 700 arrested

Iran must deal decisively with protests which have swept the country after the custodial death of a woman detained by the Islamic Republic's morality police, President Ebrahim Raisi said on Saturday.

Iran must deal decisively with protests which have swept the country after the custodial death of a woman detained by the Islamic Republic's morality police, President Ebrahim Raisi said on Saturday. At least 41 people have been killed in the week-long unrest, state television said on Saturday. It said that the toll was based on its own count and official figures were yet to be released. Protests have erupted in most of the country's 31 provinces. State media quoted Raisi on Saturday as saying that Iran must "deal decisively with those who oppose the country's security and tranquility." Raisi was speaking by telephone to the family of a member of the Basij volunteer force killed while taking part in the crackdown on unrest in the northeastern city of Mashhad. The president "stressed the necessity to distinguish between protest and disturbing public order and security, and called the events a riot," state media reported. The protests broke out in northwestern Iran a week ago at the funeral of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman who died after falling into coma following her detention in Tehran by morality police enforcing hijab rules on women's dress. Her death has reignited anger over issues including restrictions on personal freedoms in Iran, the strict dress codes for women, and an economy reeling from sanctions. Women have played a prominent role in the protests, waving and burning their veils. Some have publicly cut their hair as furious crowds called for the fall of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The protests are the largest to sweep the country since demonstrations over fuel prices in 2019 when Reuters reported 1,500 people were killed in a crackdown on protesters — the bloodiest confrontation in the Islamic Republic's history. WATCH | Anti-Hijab protests spread to 80 cities in Iran × On Friday, state-organised rallies took place in several Iranian cities to counter the anti-government protests, and the army promised to confront "the enemies" behind the unrest. In neighbouring Iraq, dozens of Iraqi and Iranian Kurds rallied outside the United Nations compound in the northern city of Erbil on Saturday, carrying placards with Amini's photograph and chanting "death to the dictator," referring to Khamenei. State television in Iran, which has accused armed exiled Iranian Kurdish dissidents of involvement in the unrest, said Iranian Revolutionary Guards had fired artillery on bases of Kurdish opposition groups in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq. At least three times this week, mobile Internet has been disrupted in Iran, the NetBlocks watchdog has reported. Activists say the move is intended to prevent video footage of the violence from reaching the world. On Saturday, NetBlocks said Microsoft's Skype video calling app was now restricted, the latest such measure after platforms including Instagram, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn were targeted. In an effort to help sustain internet connection, the United States is making exceptions to its sanctions regime on Iran — a move which Tehran said on Saturday was in line with Washington's hostile stance. Rights group Amnesty International said protesters face a "spiralling deadly response from security forces" and called for an independent United Nations investigation. On the night of September 21, shootings by security forces left at least 19 people dead, including three children, it said. “The rising death toll is an alarming indication of just how ruthless the authorities’ assault on human life has been under the darkness of the internet shutdown," Amnesty said. Read more: US relaxes internet sanctions to help Iranian protesters connect, share info State television showed footage purporting to show calm had returned to many parts of the capital Tehran late on Friday. "But in some western and northern areas of Tehran and certain provinces rioters destroyed public property," it said, carrying footage of protesters setting fire to garbage bins and a car, marching, and throwing rocks. The activist Twitter account 1500tasvir carried videos of protests in Tehran's western district of Sattarkhan showing protesters gathered at a square chanting "don't be afraid we all in this together" late on Saturday with a motorcycle apparently belonging to riot police burning in the background. A video posted on social media showed a demonstration in the northern city of Babol with youths trying to take off portraits of Khamenei and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, at the gate of a university while bystanders cheered them on and shouted "death to the dictator". Videos posted on social media showed continued protests in Sanandaj, capital of Kurdistan province, late on Saturday, despite a heavy police presence. Reuters could not verify the videos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Must deal decisively with protests', says Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

State-organised&nbsp;rallies took place in several Iranian cities on Friday to counter nationwide anti-government unrest triggered by the death of a woman in police custody, with&nbsp;marchers&nbsp;calling for the execution of "rioters".

The pro-government marches followed the strongest warning yet from authorities when the army said it would confront "the enemies" behind the unrest - a move that could signal the kind of crackdown that has crushed protests in the past.

The crowds condemned the anti-government protesters as "Israel's soldiers", live&nbsp;state&nbsp;television coverage showed.

"Offenders of the Koran must be executed," they chanted.

The Twitter account 1500tasvir, which has 117,000 followers, reported heavy clashes in the central city of Isfahan between anti-government protesters and security forces.

It also showed anti-government street protests in several parts of the capital and in Shahin Shahr in central Iran.

State&nbsp;TV said 35 people had been killed in the unrest so far based on its own count and an official figure would be announced.

Many Iranians are fuming over the case of Mahsa Amini, 22, who died last week after being arrested by the morality police for wearing "unsuitable attire".

The morality police, attached to Iran's law enforcement, are tasked with ensuring the respect of Islamic morals as described by the country's clerical authorities.

Amini's death has reignited anger over issues including restrictions on personal freedoms in Iran, strict dress codes for women and an economy reeling from sanctions.

The anti-government protests are not expected to pose an immediate threat to Iran's clerical rulers, who have security forces which have put down one protest after another in recent years, analysts say.

But the protests have clearly made the authorities nervous. Women, who have played a prominent role, have challenged the country's Islamic dress code, waving and burning their veils.

Some have publicly cut their hair as furious crowds called for the fall of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

'OUR RED LINE'

Iran's police chief Hossein Ashtari weighed in with tough words in an attempt to stop the protests.

"The people's security is our red line," he told&nbsp;state&nbsp;TV. "Those involved in sabotage and creating insecurity based on directives from outside the country should know that they will be strongly dealt with."

The army's message on Friday, seen as a warning to protesters, read: "These desperate actions are part of the evil strategy of the enemy to weaken the Islamic regime."

The military said it would "confront the enemies' various plots in order to ensure security and peace for the people who are being unjustly assaulted".

Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi on Friday also warned "seditionists" that their "dream of defeating religious values and the great achievements of the revolution will never be realized", according to the AsrIran website.

Friday's pro-government demonstrations showed the strength of the Islamic Republic, President Ebrahim Raisi said, adding that turmoil would not be tolerated.

"The people's presence (in the marches) today, is the power and the honour of the Islamic Republic," Raisi, facing the biggest protests since 2019, said on live television after returning from New York where he attended the United Nations General Assembly.

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met with Raisi in New York on Thursday and raised human rights issues, a U.N. spokesperson said.

The United Nations is concerned "about reports of peaceful protests being met with excessive use of force leading to dozens of deaths and injuries", spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters.

HACK ATTACKS, ARRESTS

Human rights group Hengaw said a general strike was held on Friday in Oshnavieh, Javanroud, Sardasht and other towns in the northwest where many of Iran's up to 10 million Kurds live.

Internet blockage watchdog NetBlocks said mobile internet had been disrupted in Iran for a third time.

Twitter accounts linked to Anonymous "hacktivists" voiced support for the protests and said they had attacked 100 Iranian websites, including several belonging to the government.

Websites of the central bank, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several&nbsp;state-affiliated news agencies have been disrupted in recent days.

Iran's clerical rulers fear a revival of the protests that erupted in 2019 over gasoline price rises, the bloodiest in the Islamic Republic's history. Reuters reported 1,500 people were killed.

Rights groups such as Hengaw and HRANA, lawyers and social media users reported widespread arrests of students and activists at their homes by security forces in an apparent effort to curb protests.

Majid Tavakoli, a student leader turned human rights activist, was detained overnight, his brother Mohsen said.

"They raided the home and arrested Majid while he was asleep ... We are unable to do anything. Please spread the word," Mohsen Tavakoli tweeted.

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State-organised rallies took place in several Iranian cities on Friday to counter nationwide anti-government unrest triggered by the death of a woman in police custody, with marchers calling for the execution of "rioters".

State-organised rallies took place in several Iranian cities on Friday to counter nationwide anti-government unrest triggered by the death of a woman in police custody, with marchers calling for the execution of "rioters". The pro-government marches followed the strongest warning yet from authorities when the army said it would confront "the enemies" behind the unrest - a move that could signal the kind of crackdown that has crushed protests in the past. The crowds condemned the anti-government protesters as "Israel's soldiers", live state television coverage showed. "Offenders of the Koran must be executed," they chanted. The Twitter account 1500tasvir, which has 117,000 followers, reported heavy clashes in the central city of Isfahan between anti-government protesters and security forces. It also showed anti-government street protests in several parts of the capital and in Shahin Shahr in central Iran. State TV said 35 people had been killed in the unrest so far based on its own count and an official figure would be announced. Many Iranians are fuming over the case of Mahsa Amini, 22, who died last week after being arrested by the morality police for wearing "unsuitable attire". The morality police, attached to Iran's law enforcement, are tasked with ensuring the respect of Islamic morals as described by the country's clerical authorities. Amini's death has reignited anger over issues including restrictions on personal freedoms in Iran, strict dress codes for women and an economy reeling from sanctions. The anti-government protests are not expected to pose an immediate threat to Iran's clerical rulers, who have security forces which have put down one protest after another in recent years, analysts say. But the protests have clearly made the authorities nervous. Women, who have played a prominent role, have challenged the country's Islamic dress code, waving and burning their veils. Some have publicly cut their hair as furious crowds called for the fall of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. 'OUR RED LINE' Iran's police chief Hossein Ashtari weighed in with tough words in an attempt to stop the protests. "The people's security is our red line," he told state TV. "Those involved in sabotage and creating insecurity based on directives from outside the country should know that they will be strongly dealt with." The army's message on Friday, seen as a warning to protesters, read: "These desperate actions are part of the evil strategy of the enemy to weaken the Islamic regime." The military said it would "confront the enemies' various plots in order to ensure security and peace for the people who are being unjustly assaulted". Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi on Friday also warned "seditionists" that their "dream of defeating religious values and the great achievements of the revolution will never be realized", according to the AsrIran website. Friday's pro-government demonstrations showed the strength of the Islamic Republic, President Ebrahim Raisi said, adding that turmoil would not be tolerated. "The people's presence (in the marches) today, is the power and the honour of the Islamic Republic," Raisi, facing the biggest protests since 2019, said on live television after returning from New York where he attended the United Nations General Assembly. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met with Raisi in New York on Thursday and raised human rights issues, a U.N. spokesperson said. The United Nations is concerned "about reports of peaceful protests being met with excessive use of force leading to dozens of deaths and injuries", spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters. HACK ATTACKS, ARRESTS Human rights group Hengaw said a general strike was held on Friday in Oshnavieh, Javanroud, Sardasht and other towns in the northwest where many of Iran's up to 10 million Kurds live. Internet blockage watchdog NetBlocks said mobile internet had been disrupted in Iran for a third time. Twitter accounts linked to Anonymous "hacktivists" voiced support for the protests and said they had attacked 100 Iranian websites, including several belonging to the government. Websites of the central bank, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several state-affiliated news agencies have been disrupted in recent days. Iran's clerical rulers fear a revival of the protests that erupted in 2019 over gasoline price rises, the bloodiest in the Islamic Republic's history. Reuters reported 1,500 people were killed. Rights groups such as Hengaw and HRANA, lawyers and social media users reported widespread arrests of students and activists at their homes by security forces in an apparent effort to curb protests. Majid Tavakoli, a student leader turned human rights activist, was detained overnight, his brother Mohsen said. "They raided the home and arrested Majid while he was asleep ... We are unable to do anything. Please spread the word," Mohsen Tavakoli tweeted. 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.

Iranian state-organised marchers call for execution of protesters

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.

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. Reportedly, the US treasury department relaxed the internet rules despite the US still having a plethora of sanctions imposed on Iran. “As courageous Iranians take to the streets to protest the death of Mahsa Amini, the United States is redoubling its support for the free flow of information to the Iranian people,” said deputy treasury secretary Wally Adeyemo “With these changes, we are helping the Iranian people be better equipped to counter the government’s efforts to surveil and censor them,” he further added. As reported by WION, earlier this week, the Iranian regime, anticipating the spread of protests had restricted access to the internet as well as social media sites such as Instagram and WhatsApp, the last two remaining social networks in the country. Read more: Iran restricts access to Instagram amid intensifying protests Internet watchdog NetBlocks reported a "nation-scale loss of connectivity" on network providers in Iran. London-based NetBlocks said that WhatsApp's servers were disrupted on multiple internet providers just hours after Instagram was blocked. Internet access is often curbed in Iran to stop protesters from posting videos on social media. In 2019, the government shut down the internet for about a week to stifle fuel protests which turned political, sparking the bloodiest crackdown in the 40-year history of the Islamic Republic. 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. WATCH | Why are women in Iran protesting against Hijab? × The anti-government protests are not expected to pose an immediate threat to Iran's clerical rulers, who have security forces which have put down one protest after another in recent years, analysts say. But the protests have clearly made the authorities nervous. Women, who have played a prominent role, have challenged the country's Islamic dress code, waving and burning their veils. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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.

Amid protests that have sprung up around Iran following the death of a 22-year-old woman in the custody of morality police, Musk and Washington came out in favour of the openness.

With protesters torching police stations as well as vehicles&nbsp;and reports of security forces coming under attack, public outrage in Iran over Mahsa Amini's death last week is not showing any signs of abating following days of protests in Tehran and other cities.

Starlink, which provides satellite Internet access coverage to 40 countries, is operated by SpaceX which was founded by Musk.

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Asking for a sanctions exception to do so, Musk said his company would provide Starlink to Iranians like it had done for the Ukrainian military following Russia's invasion.

Urging her to ease restrictions on internet services to Iran, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers sent a letter this week to treasury secretary Janet Yellen.

Welcoming Musk's offer, a senior treasury official told reporters that the general export licence does not cover hardware.

Calling it a bid "to prevent the world from watching its violent crackdown on peaceful protesters," the US slammed Iran for cutting off internet services and eased export restrictions.

"This is a concrete step to provide meaningful support to Iranians demanding that their basic rights be respected," said Blinken.

After being detained for "improperly" wearing the Islamic headscarf, Amini spent three days in coma and subsequently died.

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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.

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. Amid protests that have sprung up around Iran following the death of a 22-year-old woman in the custody of morality police, Musk and Washington came out in favour of the openness. With protesters torching police stations as well as vehicles and reports of security forces coming under attack, public outrage in Iran over Mahsa Amini's death last week is not showing any signs of abating following days of protests in Tehran and other cities. Starlink, which provides satellite Internet access coverage to 40 countries, is operated by SpaceX which was founded by Musk. Also see | Death of young Iranian woman puts spotlight on morality police Asking for a sanctions exception to do so, Musk said his company would provide Starlink to Iranians like it had done for the Ukrainian military following Russia's invasion. Urging her to ease restrictions on internet services to Iran, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers sent a letter this week to treasury secretary Janet Yellen. Welcoming Musk's offer, a senior treasury official told reporters that the general export licence does not cover hardware. Calling it a bid "to prevent the world from watching its violent crackdown on peaceful protesters," the US slammed Iran for cutting off internet services and eased export restrictions. "This is a concrete step to provide meaningful support to Iranians demanding that their basic rights be respected," said Blinken. After being detained for "improperly" wearing the Islamic headscarf, Amini spent three days in coma and subsequently died. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

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

Amid public outrage and nationwide protest in Iran over the death of a woman in the morality police's custody, the country's army warned on Friday (September 23) that it would "confront the enemies" to ensure security and peace.

Amid public outrage and nationwide protest in Iran over the death of a woman in the morality police's custody, the country's army warned on Friday (September 23) that it would "confront the enemies" to ensure security and peace. The army said, "These desperate actions are part of the evil strategy of the enemy to weaken the Islamic regime." The military also said that it would "confront the enemies' various plots to ensure security and peace for the people who are being unjustly assaulted." Protests erupted in Iran and some other parts of the world after the authorities in the Islamic Republic announced the death of a young woman, who was arrested by the morality police last week. The 22-year-old Mahsa Amini had been held for allegedly wearing a hijab headscarf in an "improper" way. ALSO READ | Female news anchor 'refuses demand to wear hijab', Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi cancels interview As per the reports by the AsrIran website, intelligence minister Mahmoud Alavi on Friday warned "seditionists" that their "dream of defeating religious values and the great achievements of the revolution will never be realized." Iranian news websites reported that Iran's intelligence ministry warned on Thursday that attending protests over the death of a woman in police custody is illegal and demonstrators would face prosecution. WATCH | Iran anti-hijab protest: Iranian police battle protesters in Tehran × ALSO READ | Iran's president pledges probe of woman's death that sparked protests Iran president vows probe Meanwhile, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday said that Amini's death needed to be investigated, but he also accused Western powers of hypocrisy for raising concerns. While speaking at a news conference in New York where he attended the UN General Assembly sesssion, Raisi said Amini was not beaten, a finding rejected by protesters. Raisi said, "But I don't want to rush to a conclusion. 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." 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's army warns anti-hijab protesters, says will 'confront enemies' to ensure peace

From Amsterdam to Athens: Protests intensify worldwide over death of Iranian woman Mahsa Amini

Death of young Iranian woman puts spotlight on morality police

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;

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;

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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;

“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;

“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.”

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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;

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;

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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

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.

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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.

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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 ×

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