1200 students in Iran ‘poisoned’ the night before planned anti-regime protests
Telegraph: Vomiting, severe body aches and hallucinations were reported.
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Iran’s chief prosecutor said the morality police had been closed.
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Financial Times: Anti-government activists hope for defeat in crucial game against the US.
Iran leader praises force tasked with quashing protests
Eye doctors warned demonstrators were blinded by security forces during protests.
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"Iran and Russia can lie to the world, but they can’t hide the facts."
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Fans voice support for protests against the government in Tehran.
Fifa World Cup: Barred from stadiums at home, Iranian women travel to matches in Qatar
Protests in Tehran spill over on to global stage.
'Everything went dark': Hundreds of Iran protesters blinded by metal pellets, rubber bullets
New York Times: Security forces firing ammunition that has ruptured eyes of demonstators.
Tech-savvy Iranian activists reveal Islamic republic’s abuses
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Stymied by protests, Iran unleashes its wrath on its youth
New York Times: Hundreds of minors have been beaten, detained or killed.
Man who inspired ‘The Terminal’ movie dies at Paris airport
Iranian lived for 18 years in Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport, inspired Spielberg film.
Ardern meets with NZ Iranian women leaders urging stronger action
They met in the Beehive along with the Foreign Minister and Green MP Golriz Ghahraman.
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'I feel so guilty': Iranian Kiwi's heartache as women fight for freedom
Uprising is about “human rights … not hijab”, Hero Modares says.
Influencers' freedom means NZ can take action against Iran - Ardern
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Violent clashes grip Iran universities as protests persist
Nationwide protests have gripped the country.
‘Jamie Oliver of Iran’ beaten to death after arrest at hijab protests
Mehrshad Shahidi was killed the day before his 20th birthday.
Iranians filling Russian drones with US parts bought online
‘Appalling’ weapons with lethal payload have American-made hardware.
Rebekah Armstrong: Iran’s cry for ‘women, life and freedom’ must also be New Zealand’s call
OPINION: A Kiwi reflects on her brush with the 'morality police' and what NZ needs to do.
Govt denies influencers dampened Iran criticism
It comes as Govt ramps up its criticism against Iranian regime.
Govt to move Greens MP’s motion to condemn Iran after Act stonewalls
Greens MP Golriz Ghahraman's original motion wasn't going to be supported by Act.
‘Zombie Angelina Jolie’ reveals her real face
The woman dubbed 'zombie Angelina Jolie' has finally unmasked herself.
Gunmen attack major Shiite holy site in Iran
The official website of the judiciary said two gunmen have been arrested.
'Say sorry': Act stonewalls unified message against Iran unless Green MP apologises
Act supports the motion, but not until its leader gets an apology.
Analysis: What influencers faced in Iran - and how they got away
Kiwi social media influencers entered Iran with a banned Jeep and electronic equipment.
Robertson denies Govt struck a deal with Iran to allow Kiwis to exit
The Kiwi social media influencers had been able to leave Iran in the last 24 hours.
'I was worried': Friend tells of months of worry after couple's emails stopped
The Kiwi couple were missing in Iran for four months.
Iranian rock climber who competed without hijab returns home
Elnaz Rekabi says competing her climb without her headscarf was an 'unintentional' act.
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Worry grows for Iran athlete who competed without her hijab
Rekabi's said she "unintentionally" didn't wear it and was rushed.