Women activists face 'severe sentences' in Iran, as new president vows easing of restrictions - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Beatrice Farhat

Beatrice Farhat

Jul 18, 2024

Two Iranian women are walking in the street of Tehran with optional covering. — Two Iranian women are walking in the street of Tehran with optional covering. — HOSSEIN BERIS/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images

People marked the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amin, on September 13, 2023, London, England.

Timeline of Iran's Mahsa Amini protests and crackdown, one year on

Beatrice Farhat

Beatrice Farhat

In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict

A policeman stands guard in front of the Azerbaijan embassy in Tehran on January 27, 2023, following an attack. - Azerbaijan on January 27 said it was evacuating staff from its embassy in Tehran, blaming Iran for a "terrorist" attack in which the head of security was killed and two guards wounded. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)

Iran arrests several Azeris amid tensions with Azerbaijan

Beatrice Farhat

Beatrice Farhat

In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict

A display of photos of protesters killed during a candlelight vigil on the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in Iranian custody, Washington, DC, Sept. 16, 2023

Iran continues crackdown on women as executions approach 100 for the year

Beatrice Farhat

Beatrice Farhat

In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict

Videos posted on social media indicated that protests continued at various points in Tehran and other cities nationwide over the last days

Iran students, workers defy protest crackdown

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