Masoumeh Ebtekar
معصومه ابتکار
Head of the Environmental Protection Organization
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View Timeline →The Innocent Bride of Masoumeh Ebtekar: The Conditions of My Family's Detention are Like 'Hell'
Maryam Tahmasbi's residency has been revoked due to her husband's familial connections to a well-known Iranian figure. This situation highlights the ongoing issues regarding political…
Hundreds of Iranian nationals detained by ICE amid June 2025 attack on Iran
US government data, obtained through a FOIA request, reveals that hundreds of Iranian nationals were detained by ICE during and after the June 2025 attack…
Ejei's Insistence on Implementing the 'Chastity and Hijab' Law; Critics: Prevent Its 'Notification'
Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, head of Iran's judiciary, insists on implementing the controversial 'Chastity and Hijab' law despite significant opposition, while critics within the government express…
Iran and the Presidential Elections; From Political Blockage to Artists' Indifference
Iran is facing multiple crises as it approaches its presidential elections, including diplomatic tensions, political blockage, economic sanctions, and social issues like mandatory hijab. The…
Reformists at the Crossroads of Change: Pathway or Collapse?
Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami's recent remarks and the Reform Front's shifting strategies indicate a potential change in the reformist movement's approach as they prepare…
Examining the Issue of Expelling Children of Islamic Republic Officials from the U.S. State Department
Brian Hook from the U.S. State Department announced a review of expelling children of Iranian officials studying in the U.S., highlighting the hypocrisy of officials…
Families of Dual Nationals in Prison: U.S. Should Revoke Visas for Children of Iranian Officials
Families of American citizens imprisoned in Iran are urging the U.S. government to revoke the visas of children of Iranian officials as leverage for their…
Iran's Parliament Approves Bill Making Failure to Report Child Abuse a Crime
Iran's Parliament has passed a bill that makes it a crime to fail to report child abuse, introducing severe penalties for both individuals and officials…
Iran's Judiciary Spokesman Threatens Security Forces to Crack Down on Economic and Labor Protests
Iran's judiciary spokesman warned that security forces would crack down on labor and economic protests, claiming they are being exploited by the U.S. and Israel.…
Violent Encounter of Guidance Patrol Raises Questions for Interior Minister
The violent encounter of a Guidance Patrol officer with a woman has led to questions from parliament members directed at the Interior Minister. This incident,…
Reactions to Video of a Girl Being Beaten by Morality Police
A video of a girl being beaten by Iran's morality police has gone viral, prompting official reactions and widespread social media outrage. Key officials, including…
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…
Khamenei in Recently Released Remarks: Most of Those Who Seized the US Embassy Went and Apologized
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticized former students who occupied the US embassy in 1979 for later apologizing to Americans, calling it a sign of shallow motivation.…
Basij's Educational Plan for One Million Iranian Students
The Basij Organization is launching a seven-year educational initiative called the 'Martyr Behnam Mohammadi Plan' to involve one million students in Iran, linking mosques, schools,…
Rouhani: People's Demands are 'Economic, Cultural, Social, and Security'
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani emphasized that the demands of recent protesters extend beyond economic issues to include cultural, social, and security concerns. He criticized the…
At least 1800 people have been arrested during protests in 10 provinces of Iran
At least 1800 people have been arrested across 10 provinces in Iran during protests over the past nine days, with many detainees being young individuals.…
Cooperation between Khuzestan and Maysan Iraq for the Protection of the Hoor al-Azim Wetland
Khuzestan province in Iran and Maysan province in Iraq have agreed to collaborate on environmental issues related to the Hoor al-Azim wetland. The drying of…
Judiciary Deputy's Opposition to Bill on Violence Against Women
The Deputy for Legal Affairs of the Judiciary, Zabiollah Khodayan, has opposed a bill aimed at combating violence against women, claiming it is overly focused…
Kalantari and Monsan Appointed by Rouhani as Heads of Environmental and Cultural Heritage Organizations
Hassan Rouhani appointed Eisa Kalantari and Ali-Asghar Monsan to lead the Environmental and Cultural Heritage organizations in Iran. This comes amid criticism over the lack…
Hassan Rouhani Appoints Three Women as Assistants and Deputies
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has appointed three women to key positions in his administration, including Masoumeh Ebtekar and Laya Joneidi. The appointments come amid criticism…