Gholamhossein Esmaili
غلامحسین اسماعیلی
Head of Tehran Judiciary
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View Timeline →Five More Officials of the Islamic Republic, Including Radan, Added to Canada's Sanctions List
Canada has imposed new sanctions on five Iranian officials for their roles in repressive policies against women and minorities, coinciding with the second anniversary of…
Isa Kalantari Reiterates the Innocence of Imprisoned Environmental Activists; They Were Not Spies
Isa Kalantari, former head of Iran's Environmental Protection Organization, reiterated that imprisoned environmental activists are innocent and were wrongfully accused of espionage. He criticized those…
Human Rights Developments in Iran - December 2018
In December 2018, several significant human rights events occurred in Iran, including the release of Baha'i leader Ahmad Niami after a decade in prison, the…
The 'Coin Sultan' and His Accomplice Executed
Vahid Malzoumin, known as the 'Coin Sultan', and his accomplice Mohammad Ismail Qasemi were executed in Tehran after being convicted of corruption and disrupting the…
The Court Hearing of Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei Took Place; Mashaei Removed His Shirt
Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei's court hearing took place under controversial circumstances, with claims he was forcibly brought to court. The session was marked by his disruptive…
Judicial Official: Arrest of 32 ISIS Members in Iran is an Old Case
Iranian authorities have arrested 32 individuals linked to ISIS, with claims that they were preparing for terrorist operations. This case is described as old, and…
European Union Condemns the Execution of Mohammad Salas
The European Union condemned the execution of Mohammad Salas, highlighting serious concerns about his trial and treatment, including allegations of torture and lack of legal…
Nazanin Zaghari to Be Re-Trialed Soon
Nazanin Zaghari, an Iranian-British citizen imprisoned in Iran, is set to face a retrial in the coming weeks, with her husband reporting new charges against…
Nazanin Zaghari's Freedom Campaign Reports Reopening of Her Case
The campaign for Nazanin Zaghari's freedom announced the reopening of her case, coinciding with diplomatic talks between the UK and Iran. Zaghari, imprisoned since 2016…
Issuance of Verdicts for Some December Protesters on Charges of 'Acts Against Security'
The Iranian judiciary has issued nearly one hundred indictments against protesters from the December 2017 protests, with some resulting in verdicts for acts against national…
Hamid Baghaei Sent to Prison to Serve 15-Year Sentence
Hamid Baghaei, a former deputy of President Ahmadinejad, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for financial crimes and has warned of a hunger…
Ali Younesi: The Ministry of Intelligence Cleared of Zahra Kazemi's Murder Charges by Leader's Arbitration
Ali Younesi, former Minister of Intelligence, claims that the Ministry of Intelligence was cleared of murder charges related to journalist Zahra Kazemi after arbitration by…
Two Female Protesters Against Mandatory Hijab Released from Prison
Narges Hosseini and Azam Jangrooi, known as the 'Girls of Revolution Street,' were released from prison after protesting against Iran's mandatory hijab laws. Their release…
Kaveh Madani Expresses Hope for the Resolution of Iran's 'True Environmental Friends' Issues
Kaveh Madani, the Deputy of Iran's Department of Environment, expressed hope for resolving environmental issues amid reports of his arrest. His arrest has raised concerns…
Ejei: Judiciary Has Not Made a Decision on the Release of Zaghari and Foroughi
The Iranian judiciary has not made a decision regarding the release of Nazanin Zaghari and Kamal Foroughi, missing the last opportunity for Zaghari's release before…
Tehran Friday Prayer Leader Criticizes Ahmadinejad; Young Thinker Sentenced to Prison
Tehran's Friday Prayer leader criticized Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's attacks on the judiciary, emphasizing the need to maintain the integrity of the system. Ahmadinejad's advisor warned of…
Issuance of $110 Billion Fine Against the U.S. Government in Tehran Courts
The Tehran judiciary has issued 300 rulings against the U.S. government, totaling $110 billion in fines, in response to complaints regarding illegal U.S. sanctions. This…
52 Representatives Criticize the Approval of 'Problematic' Individuals in Council Elections
52 Iranian parliament representatives criticized the Central Supervisory Board for approving candidates with serious moral and security issues for local council elections. They expressed concern…
Another Party in Tehran Ends with Arrests of Attendees
A party in Tehran ended with the arrest of 25 attendees, including a notable actor and comedy writer. The arrests were made by law enforcement…
Head of Prisons Organization: There Are No Political Prisoners in Iran
Ali Asghar Jahangir, head of Iran's Prisons Organization, claims there are no political prisoners, asserting that those labeled as such are security prisoners. This denial…