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Iran arrests outspoken player amid World Cup scrutiny
The Independent via Yahoo News Singapore· 2 years agoIran arrested a prominent former member of its national soccer team on Thursday over his criticism...
Culture war: Iran’s actors and directors take stand against protest crackdown
The Independent via Yahoo News Singapore· 2 years agoThe arrest of the actor Taraneh Alidoosti for posting about protests around the country and the...
‘A major breach’: How Iran is trying to use the World Cup to stifle protests
The Independent via Yahoo News Singapore· 2 years agoQatar is denying allegations that it is collaborating with authorities in Tehran to keep a lid on...
Iran complain to FIFA over removal of Islamic Republic symbol in US social posts
The Independent via Yahoo News Singapore· 2 years agoThe Iranian Football Federation has complained to FIFA about the United States removing the Islamic...
Voices: The US Soccer Federation was right to change Iran’s flag — and I know why it made the regime...
The Independent via Yahoo News Singapore· 2 years agoAs a teen in Iran, I sneaked out of the house at night to write ‘Death to the Dictator’ on our...
Iranian authorities release two former national team football players after protest arrests
The Independent via Yahoo News Singapore· 2 years agoIranian officials have released two former members of the national football team after they were...
Football-loving Iranians celebrate as ‘regime’ team goes out of World Cup
The Independent via Yahoo News Singapore· 2 years agoInstead of tears, there were cheers, fireworks and dancing in the streets. Iran’s national team lost...
Iran fans divided in World Cup match against US
Associated Press via Yahoo News Singapore· 2 years agoWhile Iran’s national team faced the U.S. on the pitch, Iran’s politically divided fans faced each other in the stands. The World Cup match between Iran...
Actress Taraneh Alidoosti Released From Iranian Prison After Posting Bail
The Wrap via Yahoo Style Singapore· 2 years agoTaraneh Alidoosti, the star of the Oscar-winning film “The Salesman,” has been released on bail from...
Iran government supporters confront protesters at World Cup
Associated Press via Yahoo News Singapore· 2 years agoTensions ran high at Iran’s second match at the World Cup on Friday as fans supporting the Iranian...