Two days after claims by officials of the Islamic Republic's judiciary regarding 'the connection of Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi with the U.S. government,' the U.S. State Department reacted by denying this claim, stating that the trial of these two journalists, who played a role in reporting the death of Mahsa Amini, is aimed at 'intimidating journalists in Iran.' The Persian Twitter account of the U.S. State Department stated: 'We are closely monitoring the Iranian regime's treatment of Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi and the fabricated trials of Iran's judiciary. We are also aware of the Iranian regime's claims that these women have 'collaborated' with the United States. These baseless and incorrect accusations aim to discredit the prominent and recognized international reports of Niloufar and Elaheh. These two women should never have been arrested. These trials are a blatant attempt to intimidate journalists in Iran and force them into silence. The world is watching. We once again urge Iran's leadership to free Niloufar and Elaheh and to cease the intimidation and unjust detention of journalists.' Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi were arrested ten months ago after the publication of supplementary reports on Mahsa Amini's death by the security apparatus of the Islamic Republic. After months of delay, they were recently tried in two court sessions, where both journalists stated that they were merely reporting in their articles. The spokesperson for the Iranian judiciary claimed on Tuesday, August 1, that the charges against these two journalists have no connection to the report on the death of Ms. Mahsa Amini and their profession as journalists, and stated that Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi have collaborated with the U.S. Earlier, the spokesperson for the U.S. State Department had denied the claim of these journalists' collaboration with the U.S., calling it 'baseless and incorrect.' Saeedeh Fathi Abadi: The Islamic Republic does not even adhere to its own laws regarding Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi. Ahmadinejad Niaz: Iran has made the case of Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi a security issue and it is illegal. A popular video of Niloufar Hamedi, a jailed journalist, dancing 300 days after her arrest. The judiciary's claim: The case of Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi has no connection to their profession as journalists. The U.S. is monitoring the conditions of imprisoned Iranian journalists; the world is witnessing human rights violations in Iran. The International Press Club Award was given to Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi. Users ahead of the trial of the two journalists: We are the resounding voice of 'Elaheh - Niloufar.' The three-hundredth day of Niloufar Hamedi's detention; the U.S. reaction to the arbitrary detention of Iranian journalists. Exclusive: Elaheh Mohammadi's political guardian: I am amazed by her power and that of Iranian women.
USA: The Trial of Elaheh and Niloufar is an Obvious Attempt by the Islamic Republic to Intimidate Journalists
The U.S. State Department condemned the Iranian judiciary's trial of journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, claiming it is an attempt to intimidate journalists following their reporting on Mahsa Amini's death. The Iranian regime has accused them of collaborating with the U.S., which the U.S. has denied as baseless. This situation highlights ongoing human rights violations and the suppression of press freedom in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
U.S. condemns Iran's trial of journalists as intimidation tactics against press freedom.
- Iranian authorities arrest Niloufar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi
- U.S. State Department announce Iranian regime
- U.S. State Department deny Iranian judiciary
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The trial of these journalists is a clear attempt to intimidate the press in Iran.
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