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Iranian Musician Lashed 74 Times for Song Encouraging Women to Remove Hijabs
Iranian musician Mehdi Yarrahi received 74 lashes as punishment for his song "Roosarito," which encouraged women to remove their hijabs, following his arrest in August 2023 and subsequent sentencing by the Tehran Revolutionary Court.
Iranian Musician Lashed 74 Times for Song Encouraging Women to Remove Hijabs
Iranian musician Mehdi Yarrahi received 74 lashes as punishment for his song "Roosarito," which encouraged women to remove their hijabs, following his arrest in August 2023 and subsequent sentencing by the Tehran Revolutionary Court.
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56% Bias Score
Iranian Cleric Denies Involvement in Viral Airport Headdress Incident
A cleric at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport, Reza Rostami, denies interacting with a woman who removed his headdress in a video that went viral; police initially reported a domestic dispute, but Rostami's statement introduces conflicting narratives.
Iranian Cleric Denies Involvement in Viral Airport Headdress Incident
A cleric at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport, Reza Rostami, denies interacting with a woman who removed his headdress in a video that went viral; police initially reported a domestic dispute, but Rostami's statement introduces conflicting narratives.
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76% Bias Score
Iran's leadership faces internal and external pressure amid series of setbacks
Following a series of significant losses for Iran and its allies, including the deaths of key figures and the fall of Assad in Syria, Iran's leadership is facing internal pressure and considering a potential shift in its foreign policy to negotiate with the West, while simultaneously facing internal...
Iran's leadership faces internal and external pressure amid series of setbacks
Following a series of significant losses for Iran and its allies, including the deaths of key figures and the fall of Assad in Syria, Iran's leadership is facing internal pressure and considering a potential shift in its foreign policy to negotiate with the West, while simultaneously facing internal...
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64% Bias Score
Raisi Vetoes Strict Iranian Headscarf Law Amidst Political and Social Tensions
Iranian President Raisi vetoed a strict new headscarf law, prompting a power struggle between hardliners and moderates amidst societal shifts and women's rights protests following widespread dress code defiance after the 2022 protests.
Raisi Vetoes Strict Iranian Headscarf Law Amidst Political and Social Tensions
Iranian President Raisi vetoed a strict new headscarf law, prompting a power struggle between hardliners and moderates amidst societal shifts and women's rights protests following widespread dress code defiance after the 2022 protests.
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40% Bias Score
Iran Halts Stricter Hijab Law
Iran has paused implementing a stricter law on women's mandatory headscarves, a decision made by top governmental bodies to avoid potential unrest and a constitutional crisis after the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests.
Iran Halts Stricter Hijab Law
Iran has paused implementing a stricter law on women's mandatory headscarves, a decision made by top governmental bodies to avoid potential unrest and a constitutional crisis after the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests.
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52% Bias Score
Syrian Woman Defends HTS Leader's Request to Cover Hair Before Photo
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader Ahmed al-Shara asked a Syrian woman, Leiah Khayr Allah, to cover her hair before taking a photo with him in Damascus on December 10, sparking a social media debate regarding the group's policy on hijab and its implementation.
Syrian Woman Defends HTS Leader's Request to Cover Hair Before Photo
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader Ahmed al-Shara asked a Syrian woman, Leiah Khayr Allah, to cover her hair before taking a photo with him in Damascus on December 10, sparking a social media debate regarding the group's policy on hijab and its implementation.
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56% Bias Score
Iranian Singer Arrested for Solo Concert, Spotlighting Restrictions on Women
Iranian singer Hiva Seyfizadeh was arrested in Tehran for performing a solo concert in front of men, violating Iranian law; she and her group were released on bail, but the concert organizer remains in custody, and the venue is closed.
Iranian Singer Arrested for Solo Concert, Spotlighting Restrictions on Women
Iranian singer Hiva Seyfizadeh was arrested in Tehran for performing a solo concert in front of men, violating Iranian law; she and her group were released on bail, but the concert organizer remains in custody, and the venue is closed.
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44% Bias Score
Iran Cracks Down on Hijab Defiance with Harsh Punishments for Celebrities
Iranian authorities are using increasingly harsh methods, including travel bans and mandatory psychological evaluations, against celebrities and other public figures who defy the mandatory hijab law, highlighting a crackdown on dissent following the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests.
Iran Cracks Down on Hijab Defiance with Harsh Punishments for Celebrities
Iranian authorities are using increasingly harsh methods, including travel bans and mandatory psychological evaluations, against celebrities and other public figures who defy the mandatory hijab law, highlighting a crackdown on dissent following the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests.
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48% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Arrested in Iran
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested in Tehran on December 19th and is held in solitary confinement; the Italian government is actively pursuing her release amidst rising tensions with Iran over recent arrests.
Italian Journalist Arrested in Iran
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested in Tehran on December 19th and is held in solitary confinement; the Italian government is actively pursuing her release amidst rising tensions with Iran over recent arrests.
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52% Bias Score
Iran Suspends Stricter Hijab Law Amidst Protest Concerns
Iran's parliament has temporarily suspended a stricter hijab law after concerns about potential protests, although the regime continues to persecute women who do not wear the hijab.
Iran Suspends Stricter Hijab Law Amidst Protest Concerns
Iran's parliament has temporarily suspended a stricter hijab law after concerns about potential protests, although the regime continues to persecute women who do not wear the hijab.
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44% Bias Score
Iran Pauses Controversial Hijab Law Amid Public Outcry
Iran's National Security Council has paused the implementation of a new hijab law due to its ambiguity and widespread public condemnation, following criticism from President Pezeshkian and rights activists; the law proposed harsher punishments for dress code violations.
Iran Pauses Controversial Hijab Law Amid Public Outcry
Iran's National Security Council has paused the implementation of a new hijab law due to its ambiguity and widespread public condemnation, following criticism from President Pezeshkian and rights activists; the law proposed harsher punishments for dress code violations.
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44% Bias Score
Iranian Singer Arrested for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmady was arrested in Sari City for performing a virtual concert without a hijab, sparking widespread outrage; two band members were also arrested; the concert video garnered over 1.4 million views.
Iranian Singer Arrested for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmady was arrested in Sari City for performing a virtual concert without a hijab, sparking widespread outrage; two band members were also arrested; the concert video garnered over 1.4 million views.
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52% Bias Score
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