Mahsa Amini

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.

A Basij militia member patrols in Tehran following a US strike, March 5, 2026; illustrative.
A WOMAN holds a placard with a picture of Reza Pahlavi as people gather outside the Iranian Embassy in London after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed.

Iranians join British Jews to celebrate Khamenei's death in Golders Green street party

 L to R: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump. (illustration)

Tehran must be confronted: Trump, Netanyahu should lead the West's moral stand - editorial

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks after casting his ballot during the runoff presidential election in Tehran on July 5, 2024.

Khamenei's gamble: Iran admits to the slaughter and counts on the world to look away - editorial


IRGC chief says Mahsa Amini protests were 'strongest, most dangerous'

The IRGC commander-in-chief claimed the US was planning to spark renewed protests on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death.

Thousands of Iranians head to Mahsa Amini's grave in Saqqez, October 26, 2022

What Iran doubling down on hijab enforcement means - analysis

Iranian media has relaunched attacks against the family of murdered Mahsa Jina Amini, who was killed for not wearing the hijab.

 Iranian Americans rally outside the White House on September 24, 2022, in support of anti-regime protests in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini.

Iranian police confirm 'morality patrols' back on the streets

The "morality police's" operations were scaled back after protests erupted when Mahsa Amini was killed in their custody last year.

Morality police take down the name of a detained woman during a crackdown on "social corruption" in north Tehran, June 18, 2008.

Baháʼís seek unity with Iranians to demand women's rights

Forty years after the public execution of 10 Baháʼí women in Iran, the Baháʼí community sees the Iranian people as partners, not persecutors

A BAHA’I family in Fars province stands near where an arson attack was committed.

Israel and Iran: The opposite sides in the battle for democracy - opinion

In the face of autocracy and oppression, Israel stands firm in its commitment to democracy, freedom, and the shared values that unite us with our democratic partners.

 THE WRITER (right) and MK Ze’ev Elkin lead a meeting of the Jerusalem Lobby, at the Knesset, last month.

Revolution in Iran: The state of minorities, uprising against Tehran

The ‘Magazine’ meets Siamand Moeini, leader of PJAK, an Iranian Kurdish party and militia, to discuss the uprising in Iran.

 PJAK FIGHTERS take part in a ceremony, Qandil Mountains, 2022.

Islamic Republic's IRGC clashes with Kurds in western Iran - report

Iranian authorities have reportedly intensified their crackdown on the families of slain protesters in recent weeks.

Members of a special IRGC force attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran, April 29, 2022.

Iranian female journalist goes on trial on charges linked to Amini protests

Iranian journalist Elaheh Mohammadi covered Amini's funeral in her Kurdish hometown Saqez, where the protests began.

A newspaper with a cover picture of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being arrested by Iranian morality police is seen in Tehran, Iran, September 18, 2022.

Vandals shatter gravestone of symbol of Iranian protests Mahsa Amini

The vandalism comes just days after protests renewed across the country in response to the execution of protesters.

A newspaper with a cover picture of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being arrested by the Islamic republic's "morality police" is seen in Tehran, Iran, September 18, 2022.

Iran's anti-government protests renew after three executed - report

At least seven Iranians who took part in the protests last year have been executed by Iranian authorities.

 A man gestures during a protest over the death of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being arrested by the Islamic republic's "morality police", in Tehran, Iran September 19, 2022.