Human Rights

US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran's Oil Trade Following Protest Crackdown

The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran's oil trade due to the government's violent response to protests. This action involves the US government and…

U.S. Sanctions Shadow Fleet Transporting Iranian Oil Amid Protester Deaths

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a 'shadow fleet' that is allegedly used to transport Iranian oil, linking these actions to the deaths of protesters…

U.S. Sanctions Iran's 'Shadow Fleet' Amidst Protest Crackdown

The U.S. has imposed sanctions targeting Iran's 'shadow fleet' in response to the Iranian government's crackdown on protesters. This move involves maritime entities linked to…

US Imposes Sanctions on Iran's 'Shadow Fleet' in Response to Protest Crackdown

The US has imposed sanctions targeting Iran's 'shadow fleet' in response to the Iranian government's crackdown on protesters. This action involves various Iranian shipping entities…

US Imposes Sanctions on Iran's 'Shadow Fleet' Amid Protest Crackdown

The US has imposed sanctions on Iran's 'shadow fleet' in response to the Iranian government's crackdown on protesters. This action involves various Iranian shipping entities…

Iran: Escalating Crackdown on Protesters with Violent Arrests and Risk of Executions

Iran is experiencing mass violent arrests of protesters, with reports of forced confessions and blocked access to legal representation. This crackdown involves government authorities and…

CHRI Jan 23, 2026

Iran: Escalating Crackdown on Protesters with Mass Arrests and Risk of Executions

Iranian authorities have intensified violent arrests and forced confessions following nationwide protests, resulting in at least 27,000 detentions, including children, and an escalating risk of…

European Parliament Calls for Stronger EU Action Against Iran's Crackdown and IRGC Terrorist Designation

The European Parliament has condemned Iran's crackdown on dissent and is calling for the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist…

Divided American Opinions on Response to Iran's Protest Crackdown

The article discusses the divided opinions among Americans regarding the U.S. response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests. It highlights the complexities of U.S.-Iran relations…

VOA Persian Jan 22, 2026

Exclusive: Regime's Directive to Journalists to Repeat 'Government Narrative' on Protester Killings

Iranian security officials have instructed journalists to disseminate the government's official narrative regarding the killings of protesters while censoring independent accounts. This directive comes amid…

VOA Persian Jan 22, 2026

European Parliament Resolution Condemning 'Brutal Suppression' of Protesters by the Islamic Republic

The European Parliament passed a resolution condemning the Iranian regime's violent suppression of protests, calling for an end to violence and the release of political…

VOA Persian Jan 22, 2026

40 Days Since the Arrest of Narges Mohammadi; Concerns About Her and Pouran Nazemi's Health

Narges Mohammadi and several civil activists have been detained for 40 days following a memorial for Khosrow Alikordi, who died under suspicious circumstances. Concerns are…

Google Jan 21, 2026

Iran Intensifies Crackdown on Protests: Latest Developments

Iran has intensified its crackdown on protests, leading to increased tensions between the government and demonstrators. Key figures involved include Iranian security forces and protest…

Google Jan 21, 2026

Escalation of Iran's Protest Crackdown: Latest Developments

Iranian authorities have intensified their crackdown on protests, leading to increased arrests and violence against demonstrators. The government is involved in suppressing dissent amid growing…

VOA Persian Jan 21, 2026

Three Days in a Body Bag to Avoid the 'Final Shot': A Horrific Account of an Injured Protester from the Kahrizak Morgue

An injured protester hid for three days in a body bag in Kahrizak to escape execution by security forces during recent protests in Iran. His…

Google Jan 21, 2026

Iran's Brutal Crackdown on Protests Targets Human Rights Defenders

Iran is experiencing a severe crackdown on protests, with human rights defenders being specifically targeted. This situation involves the Iranian government and various human rights…

VOA Persian Jan 21, 2026

Massacre in the Dark; Report on the Bloody Suppression of Protests in Iran Amid Communication Blackouts

The Iran Human Rights Organization reports a significant discrepancy between documented deaths of protesters and the actual toll, estimating between 3,428 and 20,000 fatalities amid…

VOA Persian Jan 21, 2026

BBC Middle East Jan 21, 2026

US Warns About the Possible Execution of 19-Year-Old Amirhossein Ghaderzadeh

The US State Department has warned against the imminent execution of 19-year-old Amirhossein Ghaderzadeh, arrested for peaceful protests in Iran. This situation highlights the Iranian…

Leaked Photos Reveal Faces of Hundreds Killed in Iran's Protest Crackdown

Leaked photos from a mortuary in Tehran reveal the faces of hundreds of individuals killed during the government's crackdown on protests. Families are shown these…

A Hamas Leader Defended the Execution of People in Gaza and Did Not Commit to Disarmament

Mohammad Nazal, a Hamas leader, stated that the group will continue to operate during a transitional government in Gaza and cannot promise disarmament. He justified…

A Syrian Colonel Accused of 'Supervising Torture' After Arrest

Khaled al-Halabi, a Syrian army colonel, was arrested in Vienna and is accused of overseeing torture in Raqqa during the Syrian civil war. This case…

A Lebanese National Under U.S. Sanctions and Accused of Drug Trafficking and Ties to Hezbollah Arrested

Nouh Zaiter, a Lebanese national under U.S. sanctions for drug trafficking and alleged ties to Hezbollah, has been arrested by the Lebanese Army. This incident…

Canada Sanctions 4 Senior Officials of the Islamic Republic for Involvement in Human Rights Violations

Canada has imposed sanctions on four senior Iranian officials for their roles in severe human rights abuses and repressive policies. The individuals named are Mohsen…