Zahra Rahnavard
زهرا رهنورد
Political Prisoner
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View Timeline →House Arrest of Mehdi Karroubi, Leader of the Green Movement, 'Ends'
Mehdi Karroubi's house arrest has reportedly ended, with expectations that Mir Hossein Mousavi's will follow soon. This marks a significant shift for leaders of the…
Over a Thousand Political and Civil Activists Demand Immediate Release of Detainees from February 25 Gathering
Over a thousand political and civil activists have called for the immediate release of detainees arrested during a protest in Tehran on February 25, where…
Zahra Rahnavard on the Eve of International Women's Day: The Hand-to-Hand Combat of Iranian Rulers with Women Continues
Zahra Rahnavard, a prominent Iranian political figure under house arrest, highlighted the ongoing oppression of women in Iran in her message for International Women's Day.…
Hundreds of Political and Civil Activists: Those Arrested in the February 14 Gathering Should Be Released
Around 570 Iranian activists have called for the immediate release of those arrested during a protest on February 14, demanding an end to the house…
Judiciary Claims: Detainees of February 25 Were 'Seeking to Disrupt Public Order'
The Iranian judiciary has accused participants in a February 25 protest of attempting to disrupt public order, leading to multiple arrests. The protest was primarily…
Some Detainees Protesting the Continued House Arrest of Green Movement Leaders Released
A number of protesters against the house arrest of Green Movement leaders were detained during a planned gathering, with about 250 temporarily released after interrogation.…
Deployment of Government Forces in Central Tehran and Widespread Arrests of Protesters
Government forces have heavily deployed in central Tehran in response to a planned protest demanding the end of house arrests for Green Movement leaders, resulting…
Widespread Security Forces Presence to Counter Protest Against Continued House Arrest of Green Movement Leaders
In Tehran, security forces heavily mobilized to prevent a planned protest supporting the leaders of the Green Movement, who have been under house arrest for…
Zahra Rahnavard's Account of Arrest During House Arrest; Officers 'Chained Our Legs with Heavy Chains'
Zahra Rahnavard recounts her and her husband Mir Hossein Mousavi's arrest during a nighttime raid by security forces on February 13, 2011, marking the fifteenth…
New Account from Rahnavard on the Day of 'House Arrest': They Put Blindfolds and Gags on Us and Chains on Our Feet
Zahra Rahnavard's daughter shared her mother's account of the violent house arrest of Mir Hossein Mousavi and herself on February 14, 2011, by security forces.…
Karrubi Calls for Normalization of Relations with the U.S. in Meeting with Aref
Mehdi Karrubi, under house arrest since 2011, has called for the normalization of relations with the U.S. during a meeting with a government official. His…
UN Special Rapporteur: The Case of Pakhshan Azizi Reflects the Harassment of Women Activists from Minorities
UN Special Rapporteur Mai Sato raised alarms over the confirmation of Pakhshan Azizi's death sentence, highlighting her torture and lack of legal representation. The case…
Mir Hossein Mousavi's Daughter Says He Has Been Discharged from the Hospital
Zahra Mousavi announced that her father, Mir Hossein Mousavi, has been discharged from the hospital after a severe drug allergy. This news comes amid concerns…
Mir Hossein Mousavi Hospitalized Due to Severe Drug Allergy
Mir Hossein Mousavi has been hospitalized due to a severe drug allergy, raising concerns about his health. He is a prominent political figure and critic…
The House Arrest of Mir Hossein Mousavi and Zahra Rahnavard Reaches 5000 Days
Narges Mousavi announced on Instagram that her parents, Mir Hossein Mousavi and Zahra Rahnavard, have been under house arrest for 5000 days, criticizing the conditions…
Narges Mousavi: Five Thousand Days Have Passed Since the 'Unjust' House Arrest
Narges Mousavi highlights that five thousand days have passed since the house arrest of her parents and Mehdi Karroubi, describing the situation as unjust and…
Hosseini Karrubi's Reaction to New Claims of 'Ending House Arrest': House Arrest Continues and Conditions Have Become Stricter
Hosseini Karrubi refuted claims by Asadollah Badamchian that his father, Mehdi Karrubi, and Mir Hossein Mousavi are no longer under house arrest, asserting that the…
Amnesty International: The People of Iran Continue to Suffer Under Repression While Perpetrators Are Immune from Punishment
Amnesty International reports that the Iranian people continue to suffer from severe repression following the protests triggered by Mahsa Amini's death, with perpetrators enjoying systemic…
Saeedeh Shafiei, Economic Journalist, to be Imprisoned for the 'Third Time'
Saeedeh Shafiei, an economic journalist, is set to be imprisoned for the third time due to a decision by forensic and judicial authorities despite her…
Zahra Rahnavard: The 'National Accord Cabinet' Must Recognize Equal Rights for All Citizens of Iran
Zahra Rahnavard, a prominent political activist and wife of Mir Hossein Mousavi, argues that the new 'National Accord Cabinet' must ensure equal rights for all…