Isa Kalantari
Head of Iran's Environmental Protection Organization
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View Timeline →Sam Rajabi, Environmental Activist, Released After 6 Years
Sam Rajabi, an environmental activist, has been released after serving 6 years in prison on espionage charges, which were widely criticized by human rights organizations.…
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…
Ali Khamenei: Prevention of Flood Damage Should Have Been Anticipated
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticized the lack of preparedness for flood damage during a meeting with officials, emphasizing the need for serious action to assist victims.…
Tehran Judiciary Chief: Court for Imprisoned Environmental Activists to Be Held Soon
The Tehran judiciary has announced that the court for imprisoned environmental activists will be held soon, with charges against some being changed from espionage to…
Families of Imprisoned Environmental Activists Appeal to Khamenei
Families of eight detained environmental activists in Iran have appealed to Supreme Leader Khamenei for their access to legal representation and fair trial conditions, asserting…
Isa Kalantari: Clarify the Status of Environmental Detainees
Isa Kalantari, head of Iran's Department of Environment, has called for clarity on the status of environmental detainees accused of espionage, emphasizing that the Minister…
Amnesty International Again Calls for an End to the 'Cruel Campaign' Against the Seyed-Emami Family
Amnesty International has called for an end to the Iranian government's campaign against the Seyed-Emami family following reports of security agents interrogating them. The family…
Security Forces Raid the Home of Kavous Seyed-Emami
Security forces raided the home of Kavous Seyed-Emami, a deceased environmental activist, under the pretext of filming for a movie. This incident follows his controversial…
Lawyer for Kavous Seyed-Emami's Family Reports on Forensic Opinion Regarding His Cause of Death
Kavous Seyed-Emami, an Iranian-Canadian environmental activist, died in prison under suspicious circumstances, with a forensic report indicating asphyxiation and bruising around his neck. His family’s…
Kalantari: There is no evidence of espionage by environmental activists
Isa Kalantari, head of Iran's Environmental Protection Organization, stated that there is no evidence against detained environmental activists, suggesting their release. This comes amid ongoing…
Lawyer of Seyed Emami: Two of the defendants in the environmental activists' case have been released
Two environmental activists have been released on bail, according to their lawyer, amid ongoing arrests of environmentalists in Iran. The situation raises concerns about the…
Isa Kalantari's Ignorance About the Fate of Detained Environmental Activists
Isa Kalantari, head of Iran's Department of Environment, expressed a lack of information regarding the fate of detained environmental activists, emphasizing the government's unwillingness to…
Hot Debate on Impeachment at the End of the Cold Season
The Iranian Parliament is preparing for the impeachment of two ministers amid ongoing political tensions and public dissatisfaction following recent disasters. The situation reflects broader…
Seyed Emami's Lawyers: We Will Sue the Officials of the TV Program
Lawyers for Kavous Seyed Emami's family announced plans to sue officials of a television program that accused environmental activists of espionage. This follows the death…
Rouhani Appoints Four-Member Committee to Address 'Unpleasant Incidents' in Detention Centers
President Hassan Rouhani has appointed a committee to investigate the death of Kavous Seyed Emami, an environmental activist who died in custody under suspicious circumstances.…
Mahmoud Sadeghi: Deputy of the Environmental Protection Organization has been arrested
Mahmoud Sadeghi confirmed the arrest of Kaveh Madani, deputy of the Environmental Protection Organization, amid ongoing concerns over the death of environmental activist Kavous Seyed…
Kalantari: Water in Iran has passed the crisis stage, and the country's soil is in a critical condition
Isa Kalantari, head of Iran's Environmental Protection Organization, warns that the country is facing a critical situation regarding water and soil resources, which can no…
The Bill for the Protection, Restoration, and Management of the Country's Wetlands Finally Advances
The bill for the protection and management of wetlands in Iran has advanced to the Parliament amid critical conditions for several lakes, including Lake Urmia.…
Iran and 'Blue Gold'
Iran is facing a severe water crisis, with increasing scarcity threatening the livelihoods of its people and leading to internal tensions. The situation is exacerbated…