Iran has paused the process of implementing a new, stricter law on women’s mandatory headscarf, or hijab, an official said — a bill that many believe could have reignited the protests that engulfed the Islamic Republic after the 2022 death…
Elnaz Rekabi: Family home of Iranian climber demolished
The family villa of Elnaz Rekabi – an Iranian climber who competed abroad with her hair uncovered – has reportedly been demolished. Ms Rekabi, 33, broke Iran’s mandatory dress code at the contest in South Korea – but later said…
Oscar winners cut off their hair in support of protesters in Iran
Charlotte Gainsbourg and her mother Jane Birkin took part in a protest video featuring stars such as Marion Cotillard and Juliette Binoche. Oscar-winning actresses Marion Cotillard and Juliette Binoche and other stars including the UK’s Charlotte Rampling, Charlotte Gainsbourg and…
Iran protests: Supreme leader blames unrest on US and Israel
Iran’s supreme leader has blamed the US and Israel for the anti-government protests sweeping the country, in his first public comments on the unrest. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said “riots” had been “engineered” by Iran’s arch-enemies and their allies, and alleged…
Amanpour, Iranian president walk away from interview over head scarf dispute
CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi walked away from an interview in New York City on Wednesday following a dispute over Amanpour wearing a headscarf. In a series of tweets Thursday morning, Amanpour said that she was…