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View Timeline →Projectile Strikes Iranian Commercial Vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Causing Casualties
An Iranian commercial container ship was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in one death and four injuries among the…
IRGC Expands Operational Scope of Strait of Hormuz to 500-km Zone
The IRGC has redefined the operational scope of the Strait of Hormuz, expanding it to a 500-km zone, which reflects a shift in Iran's naval…
Continued Heavy Attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran's Southern Islands and Ports; Beheshti: Attacking Infrastructure is a 'War Crime'
The U.S. and Israel are continuing heavy attacks on Iran's southern ports and islands, prompting Iran's President to label these actions as war crimes. Masoud…
Fact-check: Was this the first game in the history of the Persepolis women's football team?
The Persepolis women's football team, coached by Shadi Rezaei, lost their first-ever match 1-0 against Mehrgan Pardis. However, this claim is incorrect as the Persepolis…
Manijeh Hekmat: In this 'bitter and dark era,' I did not succumb to humiliation for the sake of daily life and I will not do so.
Manijeh Hekmat, an Iranian filmmaker, expressed her refusal to accept humiliation in a dark era for the arts in Iran, following the closing ceremony of…
Taraneh Alidoosti: I Will Not Wear the Cloth That Killed My Sisters for Your Films
Taraneh Alidoosti has publicly condemned the Iranian government's ban on actresses opposing mandatory hijab, stating she will not wear the hijab that symbolizes oppression. The…
Member of Parliament: Actors Must Commit to Two Years of Hijab for Each Film; Indifference of Protesting Actors
A member of the Iranian parliament has mandated that actors must commit to wearing hijab for two years after each film, but many actors are…
Anahita Nahmati Posts Unveiled Photos on 'Chastity and Hijab' Day
Anahita Nahmati has publicly defied Iran's mandatory hijab law by posting unveiled photos on a government-designated day for promoting hijab. This act of protest reflects…
36 Days of Uncertainty Regarding the Detention and Location of Abbas Vahedian
Abbas Vahedian, a teachers' union activist, has been detained for 36 days without information on his location or the reasons for his arrest. His family…
Stop of Approximately One Billion Cubic Meters of Gas Flaring in Iran
Iran has launched a gas processing facility on Qeshm Island to reduce gas flaring, which is expected to save the country $300 million annually. The…
Meeting with Hengameh Shahidi
Hengameh Shahidi, a journalist and political prisoner, has been in solitary confinement for five months due to unspecified charges. Her health is deteriorating, raising concerns…
265 European Parliament Members: Human Rights Violations in Iran Continue
265 members of the European Parliament have condemned Iran for ongoing human rights violations, particularly regarding executions and the treatment of activists. Despite these criticisms,…
Human Rights Watch: Presidential Candidates Should Pay Attention to the Situation of Political Prisoners
Human Rights Watch has raised alarms about the deteriorating health of political prisoners in Iran who are on hunger strike, urging presidential candidates to address…
Concern from Amnesty International for Atena Daemi's Health After 31 Days of Hunger Strike
Atena Daemi, a human rights activist, has been on a hunger strike for 31 days in Evin prison, leading to serious health concerns as reported…
Window: Criticism of the Arrest and Suppression of Journalists
On World Press Freedom Day, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the repression of journalists, particularly in Iran, where Reporters Without Borders highlighted arbitrary arrests and…
Window; Continued Arrests of Journalists, Student Activists, Civil Activists, and Baha'i Citizens
Eight Baha'i citizens were arrested in Iran without clear charges, alongside ongoing detentions of journalists and student activists. Atena Daemi, a civil rights activist, is…
Dariče: Execution of More than 20 Death Sentences in Esfand 95
Over 20 executions took place in Iran last Esfand, despite ongoing global criticism. The Iran Human Rights Organization reported a total of at least 530…
The Gazelle That Received a Prosthetic Leg in Iran
A female gazelle in Iran received a prosthetic leg after losing part of its leg due to infection. The rehabilitation process involved veterinarians and a…