Iran: Climber Elnaz Rekabi apology was forced, source says
Craig TaylorElnaz Rekabi had said her hijab fell off by mistake, but a source says she was threatened to say so. BBC News – Middle East
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Abolfazl Adinezadeh: Teenage protester shot dead by security forces – sources
Security forces fired a shotgun at point-blank range at Abolfazl Adinezadeh, 17, sources say. BBC News – Middle East
Elnaz Rekabi: Crowd greet Iranian climber who broke hijab rule on return
Athlete Elnaz Rekabi arrives in Tehran to chants of “heroine” after competing with her hair uncovered. BBC News – Middle East
Iran Evin prison death toll jumps, state says
The blaze gutted a wing of the notorious Evin jail, amid doubts over official versions of events. BBC News – Middle East
Evin prison fire: Several dead after fire at Iran’s notorious detention centre
It is unclear if the fire is linked to recent protests, but many protesters are being held at Evin prison. BBC News – Middle East
Iran protests: Fury over police sex assault video
Footage appearing to show police assaulting a woman in broad daylight sparks anger on social media. BBC News – Middle East