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On September 6, 2025, Iran executed Mehran Bahramian, convicted of killing a security officer during the 2022 protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death. This marks the 12th known execution linked to the unrest. Human rights groups condemn the use of forced confessions and secret trials. Meanwhile, US pressure mounts on Iraq to rein in Iranian-backed militias amid regional tensions.
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Iran has executed six inmates accused of carrying out attacks in Khuzestan on behalf of Israel, following a wave of executions amid heightened tensions after the June Iran-Israel war. The prisoners, identified as Arab political prisoners, were reportedly tortured and coerced into confessions. The executions are part of Iran's broader crackdown on dissent and suspected spies, with over 1,000 executions reported in 2025.
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Jafar Panahi, an acclaimed Iranian filmmaker, has won the Palme d'Or at Cannes for his film 'It Was Just an Accident,' made clandestinely in Iran after his release from prison. The film explores themes of revenge and state violence, reflecting Panahi's ongoing defiance of censorship and political repression.
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In Iran, visible protests against mandatory hijab laws have increased, especially in Tehran, where women are increasingly forgoing head coverings. Authorities are responding with calls for social control, citing foreign influence and social anomalies, amid ongoing tensions following protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death in 2022.
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Iran's government is relaxing visible social restrictions amid protests, but secretly intensifies political repression. Activists report harassment, arrests, and increased executions, as the regime faces economic and regional crises. The strategy aims to soothe public opinion while suppressing dissent.
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In Iran, women face strict restrictions on public performances, but 42-year-old Faryoussefi has broken barriers by conducting an orchestra. Her performance signals a potential shift in social openness amid ongoing protests and government tensions. The event was widely attended and celebrated as a historic moment for women's emancipation.
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As Iranian women defy the law and let their hair down, Tehran's conservative wing sounds alarm to judiciary, says it 'cannot remain passive' in the face of 'abnormal behaviors'