Abram Paley
U.S. Special Envoy for Iran
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View Timeline →IRGC's Covert Operations Manipulating Iran's Elections, New Report Reveals
A covert arm of the IRGC has been manipulating Iran's elections through a secretive network, as reported by United Against Nuclear Iran. This revelation highlights…
Execution of Pakhshan Azizi Halted Amid Strike by Kurdish Merchants
The execution of Pakhshan Azizi, a Kurdish activist and social worker, has been postponed amid widespread protests and strikes by merchants in Kurdish cities against…
3400 Activists Support Pakhshan Azizi: He Represents Our Pain and Aspirations
3400 activists have signed a statement protesting the death sentence of civil activist Pakhshan Azizi, arguing that justice cannot be achieved through violence. The statement…
The United States Urges the Islamic Republic to Revoke the Death Sentence of Pakhshan Azizi
The U.S. has called for the revocation of Pakhshan Azizi's death sentence after a trial deemed a sham, highlighting concerns over human rights violations in…
Saba and Mona Bakhtiari Urge People to Be the Voice of Mehrdad Bakhtiari in Solitary Confinement
Saba and Mona Bakhtiari have called on Iranians to support their uncle, Mehrdad Bakhtiari, who is on hunger strike in solitary confinement. Mehrdad was arrested…
Nasrin Sotoudeh Meets Her Husband Without Mandatory Hijab in Evin Prison
Nasrin Sotoudeh met her husband Reza Khandan in Evin Prison without wearing a mandatory hijab after a 12-day wait. Khandan, a civil activist, was arrested…
Reza Khandan Goes on Hunger Strike; Prisoner Dies in Evin Quarantine
Reza Khandan, a civil activist, has begun a hunger strike following his recent arrest, while a fellow prisoner died in quarantine at Evin Prison. His…
The U.S. Commends 'The Resistance of the People of Iran Against Repression' While Celebrating Yalda Night
The U.S. State Department praised the enduring resistance of the Iranian people against repression while celebrating Yalda Night, emphasizing hope and solidarity. Activists within Iran…
The United States Condemns the Arrest of Reza Khandan and Calls for His Release
The U.S. condemned the arrest of civil activist Reza Khandan and called for his immediate release. Khandan was arrested for a case dating back to…
US: Our Oil Sanctions Against Iran Remain in Place and Will Be Enforced
The US has reaffirmed that its oil sanctions against Iran are still active and will be enforced, responding to reports of Iran's attempts to sell…
United States: American Citizens Should Avoid Travel to Dangerous Countries Including Iran
The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory urging American citizens to avoid 20 countries, including Iran, due to serious safety risks. This advisory…
Manouchehr Bakhtiari Returned to Prison Against Doctors' Orders
Manouchehr Bakhtiari, a political prisoner, was returned to prison despite medical advice for his urgent need for treatment and rest. His wife, Sara Abbasi, is…
Manouchehr Bakhtiari Suffers Heart Attack While Detained in Hospital
Manouchehr Bakhtiari, a political prisoner, suffered a heart attack while being pressured by security forces to return to prison from the hospital. His sister expresses…
Manouchehr Bakhtiari Transferred from Prison to Hospital After Hunger Strike
Manouchehr Bakhtiari, a political prisoner and father seeking justice for his son killed by government forces, was transferred to a hospital after a hunger strike…
Hossein Ronaghi Arrested During Sit-in by 'More than 20 Armed Officers'
Hossein Ronaghi was arrested during a protest with his lips sewn shut in support of Kianoush Sanjari, a journalist who died by suicide in protest…
Hussein Ronaghi's Account of Attending Court with Sewn Lips: I Will Sit-in
Hussein Ronaghi protested at the Islamic Revolutionary Court in Tehran with sewn lips, demanding justice for Kianoush Sanjari, a journalist who recently took his own…
U.S. State Department Calls for the Release of Manoochehr Bakhtiari
The U.S. State Department has called for the release of Manoochehr Bakhtiari, a political prisoner and father of Pouya Bakhtiari, who was killed during the…
Kianoush Sanjari's Funeral Held in a 'Security Environment'; Abram Paley's Reaction
Kianoush Sanjari's funeral was held under heavy security in Tehran, limiting attendance to a few family members. His death, which was a protest against political…
Judiciary: Jamshid Sharmad 'died' before execution; Germany: Iran is responsible for his death
Jamshid Sharmad, an Iranian-German citizen, allegedly died before his execution in Iran, leading Germany to hold Iran responsible for his death. This incident has sparked…
German Ambassador Leaves Iran Following Execution of Jamshid Sharmad
The German ambassador to Iran has left the country following the execution of Jamshid Sharmad, a German-Iranian citizen accused of terrorism. This event has sparked…