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Iranian Police resume patrols to enforce strict dress code, prompting controversy and backlash

The Iranian police have resumed patrols to crack down on women who defy the strict dress code by leaving their hair uncovered in public. This move comes precisely 10 months after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian-Kurd whose tragic demise while in custody sparked widespread nationwide protests.

Iran protests on Amini's death: Second execution carried out

Tehran: Iran has carried out the second execution related to the anti-government protests which has hit the nation for the past several months.

Iran: Mahsa Amini's father said authorities lied about her death

Tehran: The father of Iranian woman Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for “improper hijab” and allegedly beaten up by the Islamic Republic’s “morality” police, has accused authorities about her death.

Mahsa Amini Death: Anti-hijab protests continue across Iran, three die

Tehran: At least three people were killed as they protested in different parts of Iran over the death of a woman in custody for breaking hijab laws.

Donald Trump Tells Iranian Authorities to 'Stop Killing' Protesters

Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: US President Donald Trump called on Iranian authorities to "stop the killing" of protesters, alleging that thousands were already murdered or imprisoned in Iran and that the international community was monitoring the situation.

Thousands stage anti-war protest in San Francisco against US strikes in Iraq

San Francisco/Xinhua: Holding placards reading "No War on Iran" and "U.S. Troops out of Iraq," about 2,000 protesters rallied near a metro station downtown here Saturday to oppose the U.S. killing of a top Iranian military leader in Iraq.

US slams Iran for allegedly trying to shut down internet amid protests: Spokeswoman

Washington/Sputnik: The United States has condemned alleged attempts by the Iranian authorities to shut down the internet, as the country is being rocked by protests, Morgan Ortagus, the spokeswoman for the US State Department, said.

UN regrets reported loss of life amid Iranian protests

New York, Jan 3 (JEN): The United Nations regrets the reported loss of life resulting from the protests in Iran, and hopes that further violence will be avoided, a spokesperson for the world body said on Tuesday.