#BREAKING
August 2 #Isfahan, central #Iran
New Shapur district
Demonstration against skyrocketing prices & unemployment.
Protesters chanting:
"No fear, we're all together." #IranProtests
#BREAKING
August 2 #Isfahan, central #Iran
New Shapur district
Video shows large number of security units dispatched to quell protesters. #IranProtests
August 2 #Isfahan, central #Iran
New Shapur district - Hezardastan Crossroad
First groups of protesters & demonstrators setting tires on fire. #IranProtests
#BREAKING
August 2
Shahin Shahr, near #Isfahan, central #Iran
Protesters chanting & calling on their fellow compatriots to support their demonstration.
Chanting: "Death to high prices" #IranProtests
August 2 #Shiraz, #Iran
More videos of today's major protest rally & authorities dispatching security forces.
Protesters chanting:
"Cowards, cowards" #IranProtests
#BREAKING
August 2
Mashhad, #Iran
Initial reports arriving of a demonstration against high prices. #IranProtests
August 2 #Isfahan, central #Iran
New Shapur district
Voice says heavy presence of security forces & initial reports of clashes between protesters & authorities. #IranProtests
August 2 #Isfahan, central #Iran
New Shapur district
Protesters setting tires on fire to block Shapur Avenue. #IranProtests
#BREAKING
August 2
Mashhad, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Death to high prices"
"We don't want incompetent officials"
"Palace residents, let go of the country" #IranProtests
#BREAKING
August 2 #Ahvaz, SW #Iran
First footage of today's anti-regime protests.
Protesters chanting:
"Our enemy is right here, they lie & say it's America" #IranProtests
August 2
Shahin Shahr, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"One less embezzlement, our problems may be resolved" #IranProtests
#BREAKING
August 2
Kermanshah, W #Iran
Demonstration reported in Azadi Square.
Large number of police & plainclothes agents are dispersing the crowd.
Internet is very slow & activists can't send videos. #IranProtests
August 2 #Shiraz, #Iran
More videos of large number of protesters chanting:
"Death to the dictator" #IranProtests
August 2 #Shiraz, #Iran
Large number of security forces dispatched to quell the protesters. #IranProtests
August 2 #Isfahan, #Iran
Authorities are seen viciously attacking & arresting a number of protesters. #IranProtests
#BREAKING
August 2
Mashhad, #Iran
Reports indicate authorities have opened fire on demonstrators.
A number of protesters have been arrested by repressive forces.
In Shiraz protesters forced anti-riot forces to retreat after firing tear gas into the protesting crowd. #IranProtests
#IranProtests
August 2 - #Tehran, #Iran
Source says atmosphere is very tense.
People are getting ready to rally this afternoon (local time). #IranUpdate
#IranProtests
August 2 - #Tehran, #Iran
Tajrish Square
Voice says a large number security forces are dispatched already to prevent any protests. #IranUpdate
August 2 #Shiraz, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Mullahs must get lost"
"Crackdown is no use" #IranProtests
#BREAKING
August 2
Arak, #Iran
Source says the city is very tense with many scenes of protests. A number of people have been arrested.
Arrangements have been made for more protests at 7:30 pm today, local time. #IranProtests
August 2
Shiraz, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"This is the month of blood, mullahs will be overthrown"
"Let him go" #IranProtests
August 2
Arak, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"High prices & inflation are killing the people" #IranProtests
#IranProtests
August 2 - #Isfahan, #Iran
Video of Shapur district as protesters take control of this street.
(Contains vulgar language in Farsi) #IranUpdate
August 2
Kashan, #Iran
Sources say protesters are gathering in the city's Kamal-olmok Square for this evening's demonstration. #IranProtests
August 2 #Isfahan, #Iran
A beautiful & inspirational image of the youth in New Shapur district as they clash against the regime's security forces. #IranProtest
August 1 #Karaj, #Iran
Newly obtained video of a state police motorcycle set ablaze by brave protesters. #IranProtest
August 2 #Shiraz, #Iran
Dariush Avenue
Protesters chanting:
"No fear, we're all together"
Authorities also dispatched security forces on motorcycles. #IranProtest
#BREAKING
August 2
Tehran, #Iran
A large portion of the city bazaar is on strike, in solidarity with today's nationwide protests. #IranProtest
August 2
Arak, #Iran
Authorities have dispatched a large number of security forces in fear of major protests. #IranProtest
August 2
Karaj, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"State police, support us, support us" #IranProtest
August 2 #Isfahan, #Iran
Scenes of intense clashes in the city's New Shapur district.
(Contains vulgar language in Farsi) #IranProtests
August 2 #Isfahan, #Iran
More scenes of intense clashes in the city's New Shapur district.
(Contains vulgar language in Farsi) #IranProtests
August 2 #Shiraz, #Iran
Popular demonstration where even elderly mothers are taking part.
August 2 #Shiraz, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"People why are you in your homes? Iran has become Palestine" #IranProtest
August 2 #Shiraz, #Iran
Voice explains how security forces are using tear gas to confront protesters. #IranProtest
August 2 #Shiraz, #Iran
Authorities have dispatched large number of security forces.
Protesters are beginning to chant "Death to Khamenei," referring to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. #IranProtest
August 2 #Mashhad, #Iran
Shohada Square
Source says many people are in the streets and security forces can't keep up.
Authorities are desperately asking for reinforcements. #IranProtest
August 2
Bandar Abbas, #Iran
Sources saying authorities have dispatched many security forces in fear of protests. #IranProteset
August 2 #Isfahan, #Iran
More scenes of intense clashes in the city's New Shapur district.
Protesters obtain a transceiver belonging to security forces.
(Contains vulgar language in Farsi) #IranProtests
August 2
Scenes of major protests from cities across #Iran #IranProtests
I sometimes think if only Obama had the courage to back the Iranian people in 2009...
How many lives would have been saved across the entire Middle East...
August 2 #Mashhad, #Iran
Intense scenes of large number of security forces dispatched against the protesters. #IranProtests
#BREAKING
August 2 #Tehran, #Iran
Sources say atmosphere at the capital's Vali Asr Square is very tense and people are beginning their demonstration. #IranProtests
August 2 #Mashhad, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Corrupt individuals must be executed"
"We don't want incompetent officials" #IranProtests
August 2 #Mashhad, #Iran
Shohada Square
Security forces on motorcycles scared this innocent child. #IranProtests
August 2
Zanjan, #Iran
Video shows authorities dispatching many security forces in fear of any protests. #IranProtests
August 2 #Isfahan, #Iran
New video of today's intense clashes between protesters & security forces, #IranProtests
#BREAKING
August 2 #Tehran, #Iran
Vali Asr Square
Voice says security forces attacked a young woman & she is laying on the ground.
First groups of protesters are shaping. #IranProtests
#BREAKING
August 2
Qazvin, NW #Iran
Video shows numerous security units as authorities fear protests in this city. #IranProtests
#BREAKING
August 2 #Iran
Reports indicate protests shaping in the cities of Andimeshk, Izeh & Bandar Abbas. #IranProtests
#BREAKING
August 2 #Tehran, #Iran
Reports brave protesters attacked security forces and severely beat an IRGC Basij member. #IranProtests
#BREAKING
August 2 #Mashhad, #Iran
Sources saying gunfire is heard.
As a reminder, Mashhad was the city where the Dec/Jan uprising began. #IranProtests
#BREAKING
August 2
Kermanshah, #Iran
Video shows security forces on high alert.
Sources say demonstrations are scheduled for tonight. #IranProtests
August 2
Tabriz, #Iran
Large number of security forces dispatched in fear of protests. #IranProtests
#BREAKING #IranProtests
August 2 - Tehran, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"DEATH TO THE DICTATOR"
This is in reference to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali @khamenei_ir.
#BREAKING #IranProtests
August 2 - #Karaj, #Iran
Voice says security forces are firing what appears to be pellet guns at protesters & people are starting to throw rocks to defend themselves. #IranUpdate
#BREAKING #IranProtests
August 2 - Tehran, #Iran
Demonstrations reported in three different locations:
Vali Asr Square
Daneshju Park
City Theater
Protesters are chanting:
"Death to the dictator" #IranUpdate
#IranProtests
August 2 - #Karaj, #Iran
Sources indicate protesters are chanting:
"Death to the dictator"
"No fear, we're all together"
Reports from Tehran indicate at least 10 protesters have been arrested. #IranUpdate
#IranProtests
August 2 - Tehran, #Iran
Voice says large number of security forces are deployed to the capital's Tajrish Square. #IranUpdate
#IranProtests
August 2 - Rasht, #Iran
Sources saying authorities have cut-off mobile phone internet connections to prevent any protest gatherings.
Authorities are reportedly dispatching very young IRGC Basij members to confront possible protests. #IranUpdate
#IranProtests
August 2 - Ghahderijan, near #Isfahan, #Iran
Source says internet has been down since 5 pm local time.
Protesters are clashing with security forces. #IranUpdate
#IranProtests
August 2 - #Karaj, #Iran
Video shows protesters clashing with anti-riot police.
Voice says around 500 men have been dispatched against the protesters. #IranUpdate
#IranProtests
August 2 - Qarchak Zibashahr, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Not Gaza, Not Lebanon, My life for Iran"
"Death to high prices"
"We don't want incompetent officials" #IranUpdate
More #IranProtests
August 2 - Qarchak Zibashahr, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Not Gaza, Not Lebanon, My life for Iran" #IranUpdate
#IranProtests
August 2 - #Ahvaz, #Iran
Voice explains that authorities have closed all roads leading to the downtown area to prevent protests shaping. #IranUpdate
#IranProtests
August 2 - Tehran, #Iran
Newly obtained video of protesters chanting:
"Proud Iranians, support, support"
"Mullahs must get lost" #IranUpdate
August 2 - #Isfahan, #Iran
Protesters have cornered an armed plainclothes agent who was identifying the protesters from a roof-top.
Sources say he was apprehended by the people.
#IranProtests
August 2 - Ghahderijan, #Iran
Video shows protesters bravely clashing with security forces.
#IranProtests
August 2 - Gohardasht, near #Karaj, #Iran
Intense skirmishes & hit-and-run scenes reported from this very active city.
#IranProtests
August 2 - Gohardasht, near #Karaj, #Iran
Voice of activist says security forces are using tear gas & pepper spray against protesters.
Many locals are providing refuge to protesters inside their homes.
#IranProtests
August 2 - #Karaj, #Iran
Protesters are heard chanting:
"We may die, but we'll take Iran back"
#IranProtests
August 2 - Eshtehard, #Iran
Protesters are heard chanting:
"Mullahs must get lost"
#BREAKING
U.S. President Donald Trump has accepted the resignation of Nikki Haley as UN Ambassador.
My gut tells me an even bigger story will develop.
Rest assured #Iran's regime is terrified about who Trump/Pompeo will appoint as their new envoy. axios.com/donald-trump-n…
#BREAKING
Amb. Nikki Haley spoke six months ago with President Donald Trump about the subject of resigning.
Will be staying at this post until the end of the year.
#BREAKING
Amb. Nikki Haley saying she will be campaigning for President Trump in 2020.
2) "Criminal networks are using Iran as a transit point for illicit Somali charcoal exports that earn Islamist militants al Shabaab millions of dollars annually in tax, U.N. sanctions monitors said in a report seen by Reuters."
3) "... domestic revenue generation by al Qaeda-affiliated al Shabaab 'is more geographically diversified and systematic' than that of Somalia’s federal government."
#BreakingNews
Cities across #Iran are witnessing a general strike as stores are closing across the country.
This goes alongside the truckers' nationwide strike that has spread to over 310 cities now. #IranProtests #IranianTruckersOnStrike
October 8
Tehran, #Iran
Sources say all gold market stores are closed. #IranProtests
October 8 #Iran
Images of stores closed in the cities of Saqqez, Baneh, Marivan & Sanandaj. #IranProtests
#BreakingNews
Reports indicate atmosphere in #Iran's parliament (the Majlis) is very tense as members review the anti-money laundering Financial Action Task Force (FATF) signing bill.
Sources say "hardliners" are voicing threats about the signing of this bill.
(File Photo)
2) #BreakingNews
"Regarding the FATF, should we commit suicide today by signing this bill because we're going to die in the future?" says Behrouz Nemati, a member of #Iran's Majlis (parliament).
3) "Hardliners in Iran’s parliament have opposed passing legislation toward compliance with FATF standards, arguing it could hamper Iranian financial support for allies such as Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which the US has classified as a terrorist organization." reuters.com/article/us-ira…
"It did not say where Zahedifar was arrested. In a video carried by state broadcaster IRIB, a blindfolded man who identified himself as Zahedifar denied he had fled Iran." uk.reuters.com/article/uk-ira…