Hijab
What is Basij? The Islamic Republic's 'iron fist' to suppress protesters - explainer
Basij, a key paramilitary militia under the IRGC, has a violent history of suppressing protests, enforcing morality laws, and committing human rights abuses, including torture and sexual abuse.
'Mercenaries for foreigners': Khamenei accuses Iranian protesters of acting on behalf of Trump
Austrian lower house passes headscarf ban for under-14s in schools
Austrian government presses ahead with planned headscarf ban in schools
Iran protests: Casualties rise amid gov't crackdown
At least 17 casualties were reported as protests spread to over 80 cities across Iran.
Iranian women protest hijab laws, Mahsa Amini killing in viral TikToks
Tehran police allegedly said Amino’s arrest was for “justification and education" about the hijab, a head covering that is mandatory for women in Iran.
What does Israel have to say on Iran's killing of Mahsa Amini?
Israel's official Twitter account team didn't lose the opportunity to photoshop a picture of Mahsa Amini into Raisi's hand during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly.
Iran unrest death toll rises as protests intensify
Women have been heavily present in the protests, with many waving or burning their veils, or cutting their hair in public.
What is different about the most recent protests in Iran? - analysis
These protests are different this time because they were driven by anger over the regime’s treatment of women.
Aide to Iran's Khamenei visits family of woman killed in custody -media
Mahsa Amini, 22, from Iran's Kurdistan province, fell into a coma and died after her arrest in Tehran last week by the morality police for "unsuitable attire," sparking nationwide anger.
How has the internet reacted to the death of Mahsa Amini?
The official Twitter account of the State of Israel recently issued a response to the death of Mahsa Amini at the hand of the Guidance Patrol of Iran for wearing her Hijab incorrectly.
Protests in Iran challenge regime after woman killed by police
Iran’s regime has tried to claim that she suffered from a heart condition. However, she was young, and protesters do not accept this explanation.
Iran's Khamenei says Western enemies stoking anti-hijab protests
"The enemies' goal is to spread doubt among the people... and shake their faith, which is the main factor in maintaining the country and the Islamic system," Khamenei said
Iranian women take to the streets to protest hijab laws
The protests come as officials and businesses crackdown on Iranian women who fail to wear hijab.
