300 people killed in recent unrest in Iran
Tehran/IBNS: At least 300 people have been killed in recent unrest in Iran following mass protests triggered by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who passed away while in police custody, Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said Tuesday.
"More than 300 people died in recent riots due to the fact that we were unable to distinguish between enemies and those who stood on our side," he was quoted as saying by the Mehr news agency.
The protests erupted over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was detained for allegedly breaking Iran's precise dress code.
These protests were quick to spread across the Islamic Republic and become a major outburst to do away with Iran's theocracy.
Farideh Morhadkhani, niece of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini, calls for foreign administrations to cut their ties with Tehran amid a nationwide unrest, as per a video statement released by her France-based brother.
She also urged the "conscientious people of the world" to support the protesters in Iran.
"I ask the conscientious people of the world to stand by us and ask their governments not to react with empty words and slogans but with real action and stop any dealings with this regime," she added
(With UNI Inputs)
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
Related Articles
Middle East tension rises: US hits Iranian missile sites close to Strait of Hormuz with bunker buster bombs
The United States on Tuesday confirmed that it carried out strikes on Iranian missile sites near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, using some of the most powerful bombs in its arsenal.
Canada hosts first-ever national summit on AI and culture, announces advisory council
Ottawa: Canada hosted its first-ever National Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Culture from March 15 to 17, bringing together leaders from across the cultural, technology and academic sectors to shape the country’s approach to AI in the creative economy.
'Weak on security, good that he is out': Trump backs exit of Counterterrorism chief Joseph Kent over Iran war
US President Donald Trump has welcomed the resignation of Joseph Kent, who had been serving as head of the National Counterterrorism Center, saying it was “a good thing” in light of Kent’s views on Iran.
'Can't support Iran war in good conscience': US counterterrorism chief Joseph Kent resigns
Joseph Kent, who was serving as head of the National Counterterrorism Center, has stepped down from his position, citing strong objections to the United States’ involvement in the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Latest News
‘Wanted to establish Sharia-based Caliphate’: 19-year-old UP dental student arrested over ISIS link
I-PAC raid row: Supreme Court to resume hearing on ED’s charge against Mamata Banerjee
Shocking: Nearly 5 million children still die before age 5 every year — Here’s why
‘Caliphate in India?’ UP BDS student Harish Ali arrested for ISIS recruitment through social media