Mahsa Amini

Iran establishes Tehran court for ‘moral security’ as it tightens monitoring of hijab compliance

BBC Persian reported that the announcement comes amid the renewed presence of morality police and heightened street harassment of women perceived to be violating Iran’s compulsory dress code.

Women walk past shops at Valiasr Square in central Tehran on August 8, 2026.
Protesters light fires, set roadblocks in Tehran following the death of Mahsa Amini, September 21, 2022.

Islamic Regime instructed universities on how to suppress 2023 staff, student protests - report

Alex Winston stands overlooking Jerusalem with an Iranian Lion and Sun flag on February 13, 2026.

Don't forget the people: The Iran ceasefire must protect civilians - opinion

A protester holds a placard about the internet blackout in Iran during a demonstration outside Downing Street against the Islamic Republic and calling for Reza Pahlavi to take over as King of Iran, as the Iran war escalates on March 14, 2026.

'Nation held hostage': Global protests planned as Iran's internet outage reaches nearly 70 days


Iran’s protesters need more than applause, they need enduring support - editorial

Tens of thousands are protesting across Iran, but history suggests caution. The key question is how outside support can help without doing harm.

Demonstrators hold Iranian flags from the reign of Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, during a protest against the Iranian government, outside the Federal Building in Los Angeles, California, US June 23, 2025.

Iran appoints US-sanctioned general wanted for role in AMIA bombing as new IRGC deputy

The US sanctioned Vahidi for his role as then-interior minister in clamping down on the protests after Mahsa Amini's death in 2022. He was also head of the Quds Force in 1994 during the AMIA attack.

Brig.-Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, the new IRGC deputy commander-in-chief.

Khamenei calls them 'Zionists' – Seven Aban answers with solidarity for Jews and Israel - opinion

The Aban is constantly engaged in discussions with other organizations to cooperate where possible. It also has a clear position on Israel, and opposes antisemitism both inside and outside Iran.

People protest against the Iranian government outside the Federal Building in Los Angeles

Iran continues crackdown on dissent with human rights lawyer found dead, arrests and disappearances

If the people cannot be persuaded to fear, then they will be forced to, is the mentality behind the ayatollahs’ rule. The result is intimidation, but there is backlash amongst ordinary Iranians.

L-R: Khosro Alikordi, Bita Shafiei, runners from the  Kish Island marathon, Bita and her mother.

Iran's judiciary sues US for $22b. damages caused by 2022 protests following Mahsa Amini's death

A Tehran court ordered the US to pay $22b. in damages for allegedly supporting Iran’s 2022 protests after Mahsa Amini’s death, issuing another political ruling amid strained ties.

A mural of Mahsa Amini painted by Chilean-American artist Rodrigo Pradel in collaboration with Yasi Farazad, his Iranian-American friend, is pictured in Washington, United States in this undated handout picture.

Who Is Bita Shafiei, 19-year-old girl who dreams of a free Iran arrested by regime? - comment

On November 13, Bita, a resident of Shahinshahr in central Iran, was arrested by Iranian security officials and and nothing has been heard of her since.

Bita Shafiei has not been heard from in over two weeks after she and her mother were arrested by Iranian security officials.

Iran's Islamic regime weak, but will fight to survive, Ex-CIA officer who infiltrated country says

Ex-CIA officer Reuel Marc Gerecht, who infiltrated Iran in the 1990s said that Iran’s regime, strained by war and sanctions, will use lethal force to crush any bid to topple it.

Protestors stand on an image of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with a cross through it, outside the Iranian Embassy on June 22, 2025 in London, United Kingdom.

'With a smile,' Islamic regime judge hands 67-year-old death sentence after 'show' trial

Appearing before the court last week by video conference, Judge Ahmad Darvish was said to have delivered a verdict “with a smile” without proper process, Zahra Shahbaz Tabari's family told HRANA. 

Women with their hands and mouths painted in red participate in a protest against Iran's ruling theocracy following the death of young Kurdish Iranian woman Mahsa Amini demanding authorities to free thousands of detained protesters and to stop executions, outside Iran's embassy, in Mexico City, Mexi

US honors Mahsa Amini on third anniversary of execution in Iran

Amini, 22, was detained in Tehran for allegedly wearing her hijab improperly.

Mahsa (Zhina) Amini" Mural ; Hackney London.

'Sacrifice for the world': IRGC victims call for sanctions, terror designation for regime

Amini died in a hospital in 2022 following her arrest by Iran’s morality police for allegedly not wearing her hijab properly. Her death sparked a mass wave of global protests.

The first mural, featuring Mahsa Amini and other martyrs, was a bold declaration of solidarity with the women of Iran.