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Iranwire – Iranian security forces have arrested an uncle of Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old woman whose death in police custody nearly a year ago led to months of nationwide anti-establishment protests. Security agents raided on September 5 the private residence of Safa Aeli in the western city of Saqqez and took him to an undisclosed location. The Iranian authorities, fearing …

Iranwire – The Iranian judiciary has charged a retired labor activist from northern Gilan province of “waging war against God” and “propaganda activity” against the Islamic Republic, the Coordinating Council of Trade Unions has said.  It said that Younes Azadbar was informed about the accusations against him during a court session held on August 31 without the presence of his …

Iranwire – Uniting the Democratic Opposition to the Islamic Republic is a Riddle that has Evaded Us for 44 Years A year after the murder in custody of Mahsa Jina Amini – arrested by the Islamic Republic’s morality police for inappropriate hijab – it seems the world has moved on. But the fire of the revolutionary protests that broke out …

Iranwire – Saudi Pro League clubs will travel to Iran to feature in the Asian Champions League after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced that matches between teams from the two regional rivals would be played on a home-and-away basis for the first time in years. The move means international football stars Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema will play in …

Iranwire – In the lead-up to the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death in police custody, Iranian authorities are increasing security measures in her hometown of Saqqez, western Kurdisatn province. Security forces have installed cameras in the streets, squares and even at, Amini’s last resting place, in an attempt to deter residents from returning to the streets and participating in …