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Iran Human Rights Jan 23, 2026

Two Men Executed for Murder in Dezful Prison

Hossein Benoureh and Behrouz Tahami were executed in Dezful Prison for separate murder convictions. Their executions highlight ongoing issues related to the death penalty in…

Ali Shahgholi and Siamak Rouzbeh Executed for Murder in Qom

Ali Shahgholi and Siamak Rouzbeh were executed in Qom Central Prison for separate murder convictions. Their executions highlight Iran's ongoing use of the death penalty,…

Bing Jan 21, 2026

Iran's Government Faces Allegations of Sexual Assaults on Teenage Prisoners Amidst Protests and Rising Death Toll

Iran's prosecutor general, Mohammad Movahedi, announced that the government has suppressed nationwide protests, resulting in a death toll of 544 and over 10,681 arrests. Allegations…

The Funeral of Farzad Khushbarash, Deceased Political Prisoner, Held Under Security Forces' Siege

Farzad Khushbarash, a political prisoner, died under suspicious circumstances after his arrest, and his funeral was heavily monitored by security forces. This incident raises concerns…

Hengaw Warns of Execution Threat for Political Prisoners Ehsan Afrashti and Mahdi Farid

Hengaw has raised alarms regarding the potential execution of political prisoners Ehsan Afrashti and Mahdi Farid, who have recently been transferred to more secure prison…

Amnesty International and the World Boxing Council Protest the Death Sentence of Vafaee Sani, Political Prisoner

Amnesty International and the World Boxing Council have condemned the death sentence of Mohammad Javad Vafaee Sani, a political prisoner and boxer. This situation highlights…

Reza Valizadeh: Evin is not a hotel, political prisoners are targets of destruction and assassination

Reza Valizadeh criticized Faezah Hashemi's comments about Evin prison, emphasizing that it is not a hotel but a place where political prisoners are under threat.…

Political Prisoner: Evin Has Been a Death Station for Many Prisoners

Mahbubeh Rezaei, a political prisoner, criticized Faezah Hashemi's characterization of Evin Prison as a 'hotel,' arguing it misrepresents the harsh realities faced by inmates. This…

U.S. State Department: The Determination of Iranian Protesters Keeps Hope for Justice Alive

The U.S. State Department has highlighted the ongoing protests in Iran despite a severe crackdown by authorities, which has resulted in numerous deaths and arrests.…

Iran Human Rights Jan 20, 2026

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch Report on 'Bloody Suppression' of Protests in Iran

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch report that Iranian authorities have initiated a violent crackdown on protests since late December 2025, employing unlawful force and…

Iran Human Rights Jan 20, 2026

Three Men Executed for Murder in Khorramabad

Three men, Bijan Shahrokhi, Fariborz Ezati, and Saeed Fazeli, were executed for separate murder convictions in Khorramabad Central Prison. This event highlights the ongoing use…

Iran Human Rights Jan 19, 2026

Eyewitness Account of Violent Suppression During Mashhad Protests

An eyewitness account reveals the violent crackdown on protests in Mashhad, highlighting the government's response to dissent. The protests are part of a larger wave…

Iran Human Rights Jan 19, 2026

Three Men Executed in Isfahan for Various Charges

Three men, Khodadad Mozafari, Ali Bahman, and Hamid Jahangiri, were executed in Isfahan Central Prison for various charges. This event highlights the ongoing use of…

Mostafa Hemati and Abbas Sharifi Executed for Drug Offences in Sari

Mostafa Hemati and Abbas Sharifi were executed in Sari Central Prison for drug-related offences. Their executions highlight Iran's ongoing strict stance on drug crimes. This…

Iran's Regime Accused of Genocide as Executions Surge Amid Protests

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has acknowledged that thousands have been killed during recent protests, as the regime reportedly increases executions to over eight…

Iran's Regime Accused of Genocide in Crackdown, Thousands Killed

The Iranian regime, led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is accused of killing 16,500 individuals during a crackdown on protests, with reports indicating an…

Iran's Regime Accused of Genocide Amidst Protests and Rising Executions

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has acknowledged that thousands have been killed during recent protests, as the regime reportedly increases executions to over eight…

Iran's Regime Accused of Genocide Amidst Escalating Crackdown on Protests

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has acknowledged the deaths of thousands during recent protests, as reports indicate the regime is intensifying executions to over…

Iran's Regime Accused of Genocide Amidst Rising Executions During Protests

The Iranian regime, led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is accused of killing 16,500 people during a crackdown on protests, with reports indicating an…

Iran's Regime Accused of Genocide Amid Rising Execution Rates During Protests

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has acknowledged the deaths of thousands during recent protests, as reports indicate that the regime is intensifying executions to…

Google Jan 18, 2026

Iran's State Media Projects Calm Amid Ongoing Crackdown and Blackout

Iran's state media is attempting to convey a sense of normalcy despite a crackdown on protests and an internet blackout. The government is involved in…

Google Jan 18, 2026

Albuquerque Iranian Community Protests Against Government Crackdown in Iran

The Iranian community in Albuquerque organized a protest against the Iranian government's violent crackdown on dissent. This event highlights the ongoing struggles faced by Iranians…

VOA Persian Jan 15, 2025

Letter from Two Political Prisoners to Prince Reza Pahlavi: Remain the United Voice of the Iranian Nation

Two political prisoners, Reza Mohammadi Hosseini and Zartosht Ahmadi Raghb, have written to Prince Reza Pahlavi urging him to continue being the voice of the…

VOA Persian Jan 9, 2025