Iran opposition
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France bans Iranian opposition rally, citing threat of attack: Report
France has banned an upcoming Iranian opposition rally over the risk of an attack, according to a letter sent to the organizers and seen by Reuters, ... World News -
Iran exiled opposition figures in talks to unite against government
Iran’s opposition has long been split in numerous factions, both at home and abroad, including monarchists, republicans, leftists and organizations grouping ethnic minorities including Kurds, Baluchis and Arabs. Middle East -
Iran ex-President Khatami, former PM Mousavi call for political change amid protests
Iran’s former president Mohammad Khatami and former premier Mir Hossein Mousavi have both called for political changes amid the protests triggered by ... Middle East -
Iran filmmakers call for release of dissident director Jafar Panahi
Iran’s main filmmakers’ union on Tuesday called on authorities to release renowned dissident director Jafar Panahi, who has been imprisoned for six ... Middle East -
Fire breaks out near London offices of Iran opposition group
A fire broke out next to the London office of an Iranian opposition group, police said late Monday, adding that there was no evidence so far that it ... Middle East -
Jailed Iran activist Hossein Ronaghi escalates hunger strike: Brother
A jailed Iranian freedom of speech campaigner who is on a hunger strike and “in critical condition” will start refusing water after being denied ... Middle East -
Explainer: Who’s the Swedish doctor facing execution in Iran on May 21
Vida Mehrannia is trying to save her husband’s life. Iran is scheduled to put him to death within nine days — by May 21.To Iran, the 50-year-old Ahmad ... Middle East -
Iran executes Kurdish prisoner: Rights group
Iran has executed a Kurdish man for armed rebellion despite international pressure for his life to be spared, activists said Monday, after a trial ... Middle East -
Dissident journalist Masih Alinejad reveals new details on Iran’s plans to kidnap her
Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad revealed new details about Iran's attempt to kidnap her, including the use and arrest of her family members ... Features -
Iranians charged with plot to kidnap Alinejad targeted critics in Canada, UAE, UK
A network of alleged Iranian intelligence operatives charged by US prosecutors with plotting to kidnap prominent Iranian-American journalist Masih ... Middle East -
Masih Alinejad: How Iran threatened and attempted to kidnap a US journalist
The image on the alleged Iranian intelligence operative’s device was chilling: A graphic showing photos of two Iranian dissidents captured overseas. ... Features -
Now is the time to support the Iranians who boycotted the sham election
The very selection of Ebrahim Raisi as an electoral candidate, and then his victory highlighted the sham that is Iran’s electoral process.Known widely ... Opinion -
The end of Iran’s current regime is only a ‘matter of time’: Exiled Iranian prince
It is only a “matter of time” until the world sees the end of the Islamic Republic regime in Iran, Reza Pahlavi, the exiled eldest son of the last ... Middle East -
Iran UN women’s committee membership an ‘insult’: Activists
The election this week of Iran to a UN committee on women’s rights is an “insult” to women who suffer daily discrimination in the Islamic republic, ... Middle East -
‘No to Islamic Republic’: Iran opposition seeks to unify in anti-regime campaign
An online campaign launched by Iranian dissidents that calls for the removal of the regime in Tehran has gained traction in recent days, with Iranians ... Features -
Iran grants rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh temporary leave from jail
Jailed Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been granted a temporary leave of absence from prison on the occasion of the Persian New Year, ... Middle East -
Controversial EU-Iran business forum goes ahead despite outcry
An online business forum that aims to promote trade between Iran and the European Union continued for a second day on Tuesday amid outcry from rights ... Middle East -
Activists inside Iran urge Biden to continue ‘maximum pressure’ campaign
Dozens of Iranian dissidents inside Iran have called on US President Joe Biden not to relieve any pressure on the Islamic Republic and support human ... Middle East -
Iran executes second wrestler months after executing champion wrestler Navid Afkari
Iran executed a second wrestler on Monday on a murder charge, a local media outlet reported, months after the execution of champion wrestler Navid ... Middle East -
Iran embassy to Turkey’s virtual Soleimani memorial trolled by protesters
A virtual memorial for slain Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani organized by the Iranian embassy in Ankara on Saturday on Zoom was hijacked ... Middle East