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Iranwire – In the wave of protests in Iran that started with the September 16 death of Mahsa Amini, the main targets of protesters in the streets and on social media have been the “ideological coefficients” of the Islamic Republic. But what is an “ideological coefficient”? In the newfangled literature about security, an “ideological coefficient” is a concept or a …

Iranwire – Xi Jinping’s visit to Saudi Arabia caused a shock for Iran. China unexpectedly stood with Saudi Arabia and the other Arab countries on two big issues. The Iranian regime, which is facing its lowest level of domestic legitimacy and international acceptance, seems to have lost China as well. *** The Chinese leader published a joint statement with the …

Iranwire – Armed Iranian security forces arrested a Tehran University theatre student today and transferred her to the notorious Evin prison. They violently raided the home of Mahdieh Suleimani, 22, and took her into custody without telling her the charges. Students have been at the forefront of protests sparked by the September death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, Mahsa Amini, in …

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) – The Islamic Republic judiciary has announced the public execution of protester Majidreza Rahnavard in Mashhad, just 23 days after his arrest. He is the second protester to be executed in five days after the execution of Mohsen Shekari on December 8. Iran Human Rights condemns Majidreza Rahnavard’s execution in the strongest possible terms and repeats its call on …

Farzaneh and Dr Hamid Ghareh-Hassanlou are among those facing death penalty for involvement in the ongoing protests in Iran. The married couple were arrested a month ago after attending the 40-day ceremony of the death of young protester Hadis Najafi in Karaj, who was killed by security guards days after Amini’s death. The couple have, like sixteen other defendants, been …