Timeline of Iran Revolution
Since the establishment of the Mullah regime in Iran in 1979, Iranians have been fighting and protesting for their freedom. However, The true revolution took place following the heart-wrenching murder of Mahsa Amini by the morality police in Iran. With this timeline, we aim to share our story and shed light on the events that have transpired and are still unfolding. It is essential for the world to be aware of the realities within Iran, resonating with advocates both inside and outside the country, as well as with Iranians worldwide. We strive to become a voice for the voiceless, ensuring that our message reaches far and wide.
Death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini
Mahsa Amimi, a 22-year-old woman, was apprehended by the Iranian moral police for wearing the hijab improperly in public. Later, she was taken to a hospital by the police station.
Witnesses reported that she faced verbal abuse and severe physical assault while being transported in the van.
Sadly, Mahsa passed away four days later, remaining in a coma as a result of police brutality. To honor her memory, Mahsa's family engraved an epitaph on her tombstone that read, "Dear Mahsa! You shall not perish.
Your name will become a symbol." This poignant sentence resonated strongly during subsequent protests.
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi: Two days of national mourning in solidarity with daughter of Iran
The shocking murder of Mahsa Amini by the anti-Iranian and misogynistic Islamic Republic regime has deeply wounded the feelings of the Iranian people. This shared feeling, this national mourning, this national anger, is a manifestation of the determination and will of a people who have stood up to the death for their rights.
Demonstrations Persisted in Several Cites
Based on social media footage, demonstrations persisted in Tehran, Rasht, Isfahan, Sanandaj, and several other cities.
Tragically, security forces claimed the lives of three protesters. Among them was Farjad Darvishi, a 23-year-old man who lost his life in Urmia.
Reports suggest that he was shot by police security personnel during the protest and succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital.
Nika Shakarami
On 20 September 2022, 16-year-old Iranian girl Nika Shakarami disappeared in Tehran during the 2022 Iranian protests following the death of Mahsa Amini. Her family was informed of her death ten days later. She had died under suspicious circumstances suspected to involve violence by security forces.
The street is in your hands, keep it.
The street is in your hands, keep it. In these crucial moments, let's all think about #Iran together. The street is in your hands, keep it. This is a stronghold that should not be abandoned and we must keep the streets. Let's prove to ourselves and the world where the Iranian people stand.
Protests Continued
Continued protests persisted heavily in the disputed city of Oshnavieh. Additionally, demonstrations persisted in front of Tehran University and in Shiraz. Iranians residing abroad took part in marches across various cities, including Berlin, Stuttgart, and Melbourne, in solidarity with the Iranian people.
Within Gilan province, law enforcement and Iran's Revolutionary Guard detained 739 individuals, among them at least 60 women. Khuzestan province witnessed the confiscation of 88 firearms. The IRGC conducted multiple arrests in Kerman.
Tragically, a 22-year-old woman named Hadis Najafi, who actively participated in the protests in the city of Karaj, suffered a fatal fate. She sustained six gunshot wounds to her chest, face, and neck. Prior to her passing, she had appeared in a video, defiantly standing without a headscarf amidst the protest.
The New York Times reported instances of security forces "firing upon the crowds" across various cities. They acknowledged the challenge of independently verifying the online videos and the scale of the authorities' response. However, witness-submitted videos and photographs received by The New York Times aligned with the widely circulated images. The Committee to Protect Journalists documented the arrest of at least 11 journalists, including Niloofar Hamedi, the reporter who initially broke the story of Amini.
Protest in Washington, DC
On September 24, 2022, in Washington, DC, United States, the Crown Prince attended a vigil for Mahsa Amini, the young woman who died in custody of Iran's morality police last week. Protests against the 22-year-old's death have erupted in Iran and continue daily, with demonstrations taking place around the world.
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi: Strategies for sustaining protests and strikes
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi discussed strategies for sustaining protests and strikes during Iran's revolution:
In order to confront the regime's increasing repression, it is imperative to transcend street protests and transition to the phase of nationwide strikes. These could take the form of employee strikes, as well as actions such as truck drivers' strikes and work stoppages within oil companies.
Security Forces were Firing Directly at Protesters
Clashes between riot police, security forces, and demonstrators persisted across multiple cities.
Ravina Shamdasani, the spokesperson for the UN High Commission for Human Rights, emphasized the importance of Iran's clerical leadership fully respecting the rights to freedom of opinion, expression, peaceful assembly, and association.
Shamdasani highlighted reports indicating that numerous individuals, including human rights defenders, lawyers, civil society activists, and at least 18 journalists, have been arrested. Additionally, thousands of people have participated in anti-government demonstrations over the past 11 days, with security forces occasionally resorting to the use of live ammunition.
The Organizing Council of Oil Contract Workers issued a warning to the government, stating that if the crackdown on protestors continues, they would initiate a strike that could severely impact Iran's oil sector a crucial component of the country's economy.
Iran Human Rights further reported that security forces were directly firing live ammunition at protesters.
Crown Prince had a speech regarding Iranians abroad
Crown Prince had a speech regarding Iranians abroad helping our compatriots at home by joining a Freedom Rally on October 1st or contacting elected representatives. Together, the diaspora can remind the world that the #IranRevolution beats on and that Iranians won’t rest until this regime is gone.
Global Demonstrations
Global demonstrations took place in support of the Iranian revolution, with numerous prominent cities joining in solidarity.
Auckland, London, Melbourne, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Ottawa, San Francisco, St. John's, Montreal, Rome, Seoul, Stockholm, Sydney, Melbourne, and Zurich were among the many locations where protests were held.
Ten Demonstrators Had Lost Their at The Hands of Security Forces
An alleged leaked document, later obtained by Amnesty International, revealed that the General Headquarters of the Armed Forces had issued orders to commanders, instructing them to "severely confront troublemakers and anti-revolutionaries."
Media reports and videos emerging from Iran indicated that a man, allegedly shot by security forces two days prior, had succumbed to his injuries. During this period, ten demonstrators had lost their lives at the hands of security forces, with Amnesty International confirming eight of those fatalities.
The organization also denounced the "unlawful use of birdshot and other munitions" against the protesters. The Iranian government imposed restrictions on popular social media and messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Instagram, which were the only mainstream apps permitted in the country.
Additionally, there was a widespread internet shutdown, particularly affecting mobile networks. Iran's Basij, a state militia, organized pro-government counter-rallies in Tehran, while demonstrations in solidarity with the protesters took place in several countries, including Canada, Italy, Sweden, Turkey, and the United States. According to Iran International, a brief exchange of gunfire occurred between the Iran Army Ground Forces and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Saqqez. Semi-official Iranian news agencies reported the stabbing death of a Basij member in Mashhad.
A later report by Amnesty International stated that a total of 34 individuals had lost their lives across Iran on September 21.
Beginning on September 21, Iranian mobile operators regularly implemented daily internet shutdowns for their users, lasting from 4 pm local time until around midnight. As of September 30, this pattern of internet shutdowns persisted.
Anti-government Protests Across Iran
Social media footage depicted widespread anti-government protests across 16 of Iran's 31 provinces, including Alborz, East Azerbaijan, Fars, Gilan, Golestan, Hormozgan, Ilam, Isfahan, Kerman, Kermanshah, Kurdistan, Mazandaran, Qazvin, Razavi Khorasan, Tehran, and West Azerbaijan.
Disturbingly, according to Hengaw, security forces claimed the lives of two male protesters, one of whom was just sixteen years old, in West Azerbaijan, while another female protester met a similar fate in Kermanshah.
The prosecutor in Kermanshah refuted any state responsibility, instead attributing the killings to "anti-revolutionary elements." Iranian state media reported the death of a police assistant during clashes with protesters in Shiraz. In Kerman, a woman was captured on video removing her hijab and cutting off her ponytail as an act of defiance during the protest.
Some eyewitnesses interviewed by CNN described the day's demonstrations as "flash protests," strategically aiming to assemble and disperse swiftly to evade intervention by security forces.
A Second Execution Has Been Carried Out in Iran
In the early morning hours, the Islamic Republic of Iran executed Majidreza Rahnavard, a 23-year-old protester, through hanging. Majidreza, a skilled wrestler and cherished individual, possessed a bright future filled with promise. This tragic event abruptly ended a life brimming with love and potential.
