• Demonstrators chant slogans during the March of Solidarity for Iran in Washington. AFP
    Demonstrators chant slogans during the March of Solidarity for Iran in Washington. AFP
  • Another group of demonstrators at the march. AFP
    Another group of demonstrators at the march. AFP
  • A protest in support of Iranian women in Barcelona. Reuters
    A protest in support of Iranian women in Barcelona. Reuters
  • Iranian citizens and locals joined in the Barcelona protest. Reuters
    Iranian citizens and locals joined in the Barcelona protest. Reuters
  • People attend a demonstration in solidarity with Mahsa Amini and other Iranian women in Castello Square, Turin. EPA
    People attend a demonstration in solidarity with Mahsa Amini and other Iranian women in Castello Square, Turin. EPA
  • A person places a candle during the demonstration in Turin. EPA
    A person places a candle during the demonstration in Turin. EPA
  • A protester holds a pre-Islamic Revolution Iranian flag during a demonstration in Brussels in support of the Iranians fighting for their freedom. AFP
    A protester holds a pre-Islamic Revolution Iranian flag during a demonstration in Brussels in support of the Iranians fighting for their freedom. AFP
  • A protester wearing a top with a logo that reads 'No to an Islamic state" as she takes part in a rally in support of the Iranian people, in Brussels. AFP
    A protester wearing a top with a logo that reads 'No to an Islamic state" as she takes part in a rally in support of the Iranian people, in Brussels. AFP
  • People wave the Shah-era Iranian flag during a protest in Paris. AFP
    People wave the Shah-era Iranian flag during a protest in Paris. AFP
  • A woman shows her true colours in the protest against the Iranian government, in Paris. AFP
    A woman shows her true colours in the protest against the Iranian government, in Paris. AFP
  • A woman holds a flag, as people protest against the Iranian regime outside Iran's embassy in central London. Reuters
    A woman holds a flag, as people protest against the Iranian regime outside Iran's embassy in central London. Reuters
  • Supporters of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) carry placards and wave party flags in Beirut, during a protest against the death of Ms Amini. EPA
    Supporters of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) carry placards and wave party flags in Beirut, during a protest against the death of Ms Amini. EPA
  • People demonstrate against the Iranian government outside the Houses of Parliament in London following the death of Amini. Reuters
    People demonstrate against the Iranian government outside the Houses of Parliament in London following the death of Amini. Reuters
  • A mural in Paris depicts women cutting their hair to show support for Iranian protesters. AP
    A mural in Paris depicts women cutting their hair to show support for Iranian protesters. AP
  • People take part in a rally against the Iranian government in Vancouver, Canada, on Saturday. AP
    People take part in a rally against the Iranian government in Vancouver, Canada, on Saturday. AP
  • Protesters take to the streets of Tehran. EPA
    Protesters take to the streets of Tehran. EPA
  • Iranian protesters run after clashing with with police. EPA
    Iranian protesters run after clashing with with police. EPA
  • A protester shaves their head outside the Houses of Parliament in London. Reuters
    A protester shaves their head outside the Houses of Parliament in London. Reuters
  • Iranians living in Athens hold a protest in solidarity. AFP
    Iranians living in Athens hold a protest in solidarity. AFP
  • People take part in a rally in The Hague. AFP
    People take part in a rally in The Hague. AFP
  • A woman cuts her hair during a demonstration in Santiago, Chile, by feminist groups and Iranian migrants in support of Iranian women following the death of Amini. AFP
    A woman cuts her hair during a demonstration in Santiago, Chile, by feminist groups and Iranian migrants in support of Iranian women following the death of Amini. AFP
  • Members of feminist groups and Iranian migrants during the protests in Santiago. AFP
    Members of feminist groups and Iranian migrants during the protests in Santiago. AFP
  • Iranian activists shout slogans during a protest against the government in Tehran, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. EPA
    Iranian activists shout slogans during a protest against the government in Tehran, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. EPA
  • A protester holds a painted portrait of Mahsa Amini in Berlin, Germany. EPA
    A protester holds a painted portrait of Mahsa Amini in Berlin, Germany. EPA
  • A protester shows red paint on her face, resembling blood splatters and bloody handprints next to the national Iranian emblem, during a rally in Berlin. EPA
    A protester shows red paint on her face, resembling blood splatters and bloody handprints next to the national Iranian emblem, during a rally in Berlin. EPA
  • Iranian protesters shout slogan during a protest in Istanbul, Turkey. EPA
    Iranian protesters shout slogan during a protest in Istanbul, Turkey. EPA
  • A woman holds a sign during a protest against the Iranian government, in front of the country's embassy in Madrid, Spain. The protests were triggered by the death of a young Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini, in police custody. Reuters
    A woman holds a sign during a protest against the Iranian government, in front of the country's embassy in Madrid, Spain. The protests were triggered by the death of a young Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini, in police custody. Reuters
  • A woman cuts her hair during the protest in front of the Iranian embassy in Madrid. Reuters
    A woman cuts her hair during the protest in front of the Iranian embassy in Madrid. Reuters
  • Israelis show their support for women in Iran as they hold up placards of Amini during a protest in Jerusalem. EPA
    Israelis show their support for women in Iran as they hold up placards of Amini during a protest in Jerusalem. EPA
  • Amini, 22, was arrested in Tehran on September 13, 2022, by the morality police. She fell into a coma while in police custody and was declared dead on September 16. EPA
    Amini, 22, was arrested in Tehran on September 13, 2022, by the morality police. She fell into a coma while in police custody and was declared dead on September 16. EPA
  • People walk by graffiti in support of the protests triggered by Amini's death, in Jerusalem. EPA
    People walk by graffiti in support of the protests triggered by Amini's death, in Jerusalem. EPA
  • A protest in Nantes, western France, after the death of Amini in Iranian police custody. AFP
    A protest in Nantes, western France, after the death of Amini in Iranian police custody. AFP
  • Women gather for a demonstration in Barcelona, Spain. AFP
    Women gather for a demonstration in Barcelona, Spain. AFP
  • Demonstrators in Nantes. Amini's death has sparked a global protest movement. AFP
    Demonstrators in Nantes. Amini's death has sparked a global protest movement. AFP
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    Women protest outside the town hall in in Montpellier, southern France. AFP
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    A woman at a protest in Catalunya Square, Barcelona. Reuters
  • Campaigners and football fans protest at a Champions League match between Porto and Bayer Leverkusen at the Dragao stadium in Portugal. EPA
    Campaigners and football fans protest at a Champions League match between Porto and Bayer Leverkusen at the Dragao stadium in Portugal. EPA
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    People hold placards during a demonstration in solidarity with the Iranian people near the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. EPA
  • An Iranian woman living in Turkey with 'Freedom' written on her forehead takes part in a protest near the Iranian consulate in Istanbul. Reuters
    An Iranian woman living in Turkey with 'Freedom' written on her forehead takes part in a protest near the Iranian consulate in Istanbul. Reuters
  • In Barcelona, protesters take part in a demonstration in support of Iranian women. AFP
    In Barcelona, protesters take part in a demonstration in support of Iranian women. AFP
  • A Lebanese activist takes part in a protest in Beirut, triggered by the death of Amini, 22. AP
    A Lebanese activist takes part in a protest in Beirut, triggered by the death of Amini, 22. AP
  • A Turkish protester takes off her head scarf while giving a performance in Instanbul during a protest against Iran over Amini's death. Getty
    A Turkish protester takes off her head scarf while giving a performance in Instanbul during a protest against Iran over Amini's death. Getty
  • A woman in Istanbul cuts her hair during a protest against Iran. Getty
    A woman in Istanbul cuts her hair during a protest against Iran. Getty
  • A Lebanese activist holds a poster depicting Amini during a protest in Beirut organised by feminist groups in support of women protesters in Iran. EPA
    A Lebanese activist holds a poster depicting Amini during a protest in Beirut organised by feminist groups in support of women protesters in Iran. EPA
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    Demonstrators in Los Angeles, California, hold the Iranian flag during a protest against the government in Tehran. AFP
  • Demonstrators hold placards in Mexico City during a protest against Iran. Reuters
    Demonstrators hold placards in Mexico City during a protest against Iran. Reuters
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    People demonstrate in Montreal, Canada, during a protest triggered by Amini's death. AFP
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    Iranian Americans participate in a rally in central Los Angeles, in solidarity with women in Iran. AP
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    Demonstrators march during a protest in Los Angeles, California. AFP
  • A woman with the colours of the Iranian flag painted on her face participates in a rally as thousands demonstrate in support of Iranian women in Los Angeles. EPA
    A woman with the colours of the Iranian flag painted on her face participates in a rally as thousands demonstrate in support of Iranian women in Los Angeles. EPA
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    Australians protest over Amini's death in Melbourne. EPA
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    Police block protesters from entering Iran's embassy in Oslo, Norway. EPA
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    Demonstrators in front of the European headquarters of the UN in Geneva, Switzerland, during a rally against Iran. EPA
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    A candlelight vigil for Amini in Los Angeles. AFP
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    Afghan women hold placards as they take part in a protest in front of the Iranian embassy in Kabul. AFP
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    Protestors take part in a rally outside the Iranian consulate in Istanbul. AFP
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    An Iranian woman shows a lock of hair she cut off during a protest outside the Iranian consulate in Istanbul. EPA
  • Demonstrators outside the Iranian consulate in Istanbul. Getty
    Demonstrators outside the Iranian consulate in Istanbul. Getty
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    Iranian Americans rally on Capitol Hill in Washington to show support for protesters in Iran. AFP
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    Protesters on Capitol Hill hold a sign condemning the crackdown by Tehran. AFP
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    German demonstrators gather in Berlin after the death of Amini in Iranian police custody. AP
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    A protester cries during a rally in Berlin. Reuters
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    A demonstration in Madrid, Spain. Thousands have gathered in cities across Europe to support protests in Iran. AP
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    Demonstrators gather outside the Iranian embassy in Madrid. Reuters
  • People take part in a protest in Lausanne, Switzerland. EPA
    People take part in a protest in Lausanne, Switzerland. EPA
  • Protesters hold signs featuring images of Amini during the protest in the western Swiss city. EPA
    Protesters hold signs featuring images of Amini during the protest in the western Swiss city. EPA
  • Demonstrators in front of the Iranian embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. EPA
    Demonstrators in front of the Iranian embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. EPA
  • An activist outside the Iranian embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a sign that reads 'Justice for Mahsa Amini'. AFP
    An activist outside the Iranian embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a sign that reads 'Justice for Mahsa Amini'. AFP
  • A demonstration against violence in Iran is held in Quito, Ecuador. The Iranian community in Ecuador protested outside the Iranian embassy. EPA
    A demonstration against violence in Iran is held in Quito, Ecuador. The Iranian community in Ecuador protested outside the Iranian embassy. EPA
  • Protesters at a demonstration outside the Iranian embassy in Quito, Ecuador. EPA
    Protesters at a demonstration outside the Iranian embassy in Quito, Ecuador. EPA

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Biden condemns Iran's 'violent' response to protests

US 'stands with Iranian women and all the citizens of Iran', president says

Patrick deHahn
Patrick deHahn
New York

October 03, 2022

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US President Joe Biden on Monday denounced Iran's handling of widespread protests over the death of Mahsa Amini and said there would be “further costs” introduced.

“I remain gravely concerned about reports of the intensifying violent crackdown on peaceful protesters in Iran, including students and women who are demanding their equal rights and basic human dignity.” Mr Biden said.

Amini, 22, died while in morality police custody after she was detained for allegedly wearing her headscarf too loosely. The morality police are in charge of enforcing the country's strict dress code for women.

Three weeks of nationwide protests against the treatment of women and government repression followed, with close to 100 deaths reported during the ensuing police crackdown.

“For decades, Iran’s regime has denied fundamental freedoms to its people and suppressed the aspirations of successive generations through intimidation, coercion and violence,” Mr Biden said.

“The United States stands with Iranian women and all the citizens of Iran who are inspiring the world with their bravery.”

He shared that the US is expanding internet access in the country as Tehran tries to limit it.

The US president also announced that there will be “further costs” on Iran.

“This week, the United States will be imposing further costs on perpetrators of violence against peaceful protesters,” he said.

“We will continue holding Iranian officials accountable and supporting the rights of Iranians to protest freely.”

US sanctions were filed against the morality police in late September.

Also on Monday, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed the US and Israel for the “disturbances” in his first remarks addressing the protests.

It is not the first time Mr Biden has voiced support for the Iranian people — he also did so during his speech at the UN General Assembly in September.

“Today we stand with the brave citizens and women in Iran who right now are demonstrating to secure their basic rights,” he said.

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