The pandemic acted as an accelerating agent for the movement. Linking medicine with political movements can also help explain other uprisings in the Middle East.
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Medical Students’ Suicide in Iran
The high rates of suicide attempts and ideation among medical students in Iran are deeply concerning, yet the causes are often inadequately explained.
Why Pursuing Peace with Iran is Critical for Global Stability
Fostering peace with Iran could prevent devastating global consequences from a broader Middle East conflict.
Iranian Secret Committee ‘Punished Celebrities Over Dissent’
Iran’s Secret committee sent a list of 141 to the economy ministry, including celebrities, raising more worries over freedoms.
Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation
Recent changes at Twitter have enabled authoritarian governments in Russia, China, and Iran to amplify propaganda and disinformation.
Economy As The ‘Next Trigger’ For Iran Protests
Although political unrest in Iran has subsided, millions of Iranians’ are still facing hardship and the situation appears to be getting worse.
The Women Of Iran Are Not Backing Down
In a country where the Persian language prioritizes the female in its sentences women are finally demanding their rights be prioritized.
Baluchs In Eastern Iranian Province Defy Protest Crackdown
Protesters marched across the streets in Sistan and Baluchestan January 13, as Iran’s Shia clerical rulers have intensified repression.
Iran’s Protest Supporters Face Arrests, Working Bans
Alavi was reporting on victims of most recent protests… The countrywide protests erupted in autumn after Jina dead in police custody.
Iranian Athletes Killed, Tortured For Supporting Protests
The persecution of athletes for peacefully supporting anti-state protests should be publicly condemned by sports federations worldwide.