Tag: Protests

A video has surfaced, showing Iranian students refusing to step on the flags of the US and Israel during anti-government protests in Iran. At Shaheed Beheshti University, hundreds of Iranian students chose not to step on the American and Israeli flags amidst anti-government demonstrations across the country, following a warning from Donald Trump to the Iranian leaders. Thousands of Iranians took to the streets of Tehran on Sunday to protest against the Islamic Republic's leaders. This came after the Iranian government admitted to shooting down a Ukrainian jetliner, killing over 100 people. The protesters chanted 'death to the dictator' and 'you are the real ISIS'. For over 35 years, Iranians have been known for their anti-American sentiments, including singing Anti-Ame...

                   Iran's only female Olympic medalist, Kimia Alizadeh, has permanently left her country for Europe amid anti-government protests in cities across Iran and international pressure following the accidental shooting down of a Ukrainian flight, claiming 176 lives.                        At 21 years old, Alizadeh made history as the first Iranian woman to win an Olympic medal, securing taekwondo bronze in the -57kg category at the 2016 Rio Olympics. She is immensely popular in her country.   Adhering to Iran's strict Muslim customs, she competed at the Rio Olympics wearing a headscarf over her taekwondo uniform and protective gear.   In a very tough decision, Alizadeh felt 'used' by the Iranian government, stating they had been manipulating her and millions of Iranian women...

The arrest of the UK ambassador to Iran was reported by Iran's semi-official news agency, Tasnim, during violent protests in Tehran. Rob Macaire was present during demonstrations in front of Tehran’s Amir Kabir University and was arrested after allegedly 'inciting' a crowd. Following a more than an hour in detention, he was then released. Appointed to the Ambassador role in April 2018, Rob Macaire replaced Nicholas Hopton. Iranians have been protesting in Tehran, calling for the resignation of Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei following the regime's admission of mistakenly shooting down a civilian passenger plane. Angry crowds gathered in at least four locations in Tehran, chanting 'death to liars' and calling for the co...

  The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued a ban on political protests by athletes ahead of the 2020 Tokyo games.   Releasing a three-page guideline, the IOC stipulated that athletes are prohibited from participating in political demonstrations while on the field of play, in the Olympic Village, and during medal and official ceremonies. However, they are permitted to express political opinions during press interviews outside the Village, in meetings, and on traditional and social media channels.   The IOC explained in a statement, "We believe that the example we set by competing with the world's best while living in harmony in the Olympic Village is a uniquely positive message to send to an increasingly divided world. This is why it is important, on both a personal and...