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Iranian police force stands on a street during the revival of morality police in Tehran

World Jun 26

Iran renews headscarf crackdown as presidential vote looms

By Nasser Karimi, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

World Jan 04

Cast member Taraneh Alidoosti attends a news conference for the film "Forushande" (The Salesman) in competition at the 69t...
Iran releases prominent actress jailed for criticizing government crackdown

Local media are reporting that Iran has released a prominent actress nearly three weeks after she was jailed for criticizing a crackdown on anti-government protests.

By Associated Press

World Dec 05

Iranians walk through Tehran Bazaa
Women go without hijabs as confusion grows over Iran’s dress code enforcement

The mixed messages have raised speculation that Iran's clerical leadership is considering concessions in an attempt to defuse widespread anti-government protests that are entering the third month.

By Jack Jeffrey, Associated Press

World Oct 10

FILE PHOTO: Protesters shout slogans during a demonstration following the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran, in Istanbul
As Iran protests continue, tensions in Kurdish region ‘like a time bomb’

Anger among civilians is rising in a majority Kurdish district in northwestern Iran that has become one of the hotspots of protests.

By Samya Kullab, Associated Press

World Sep 28

FILE PHOTO: Protest over the death of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being arrested by the Islamic republic's "morali...
Iran’s anti-veil protests different than previous unrest, activists say

Activists say Iran's current wave of protests are different from previous unrest.

By Amir-Hussein Radjy, Associated Press

Sep 27

Top Iranian cleric urges government to listen to protesters’ demands

By Associated Press

A hard-line Iranian lawmaker has slammed female protesters who have taken off mandatory headscarves as prostitutes, doubling down on the government stance amid the dramatic demonstrations following the death of a 22-year-old woman detained by the country's morality police.

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Sep 23

Pro-government rallies held in Iran after nearly a week of unrest

By Associated Press

Iranian counterprotesters have gathered across the country in a show of support for authorities after nearly a week of anti-government protests and unrest.

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Sep 22

At least 9 killed in Iran as protests over woman’s killing by morality police spread

By Associated Press

Clashes between Iranian security forces and protesters angry over the death of a 22-year-old woman in police custody have killed at least nine people since the violence erupted over the weekend.

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Feb 08

Iranian women threw off their headscarves. Now what?

By Larisa Epatko, Patty Gorena Morales

The debate has followed other cultural divides in Iran in recent months, including protests over how the government has handled the sluggish economy.

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