October 2016
The Bitter Trade of Surrogate Mothers' Wombs
The Tehran City Council has summoned Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf to explain the transfer of properties amid allegations of corruption. Both conservative and reformist council…
Tehran Prosecutor Denies Acceptance of Mehdi Hashemi's Request for Retrial
The Tehran prosecutor has denied reports that the Supreme Court accepted Mehdi Hashemi's retrial request, stating it has not yet been accepted. This follows conflicting…
Summoning of Ahmad Hakimi-Pour Regarding the Disclosure of Municipal Properties
Ahmad Hakimi-Pour, a Tehran City Council member, has been summoned by the prosecutor's office for allegedly providing a confidential letter regarding the transfer of municipal…
The U.S. Calls for the Release of Baqer and Siamak Namazi from Iranian Prisons
The U.S. has condemned the 10-year prison sentences of Baqer and Siamak Namazi, Iranian-American citizens, calling their imprisonment unjust and urging their immediate release. The…
Five Iranians with Dual Citizenship Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison Each
Five Iranian dual nationals, including Siamak and Baqer Namazi, have been sentenced to 10 years in prison for alleged collaboration with the U.S. This follows…
Case Filed Against Two Female Athletes for 'Inappropriate' Attire
The Tehran prosecutor has filed a case against two female athletes for wearing 'inappropriate' attire at unofficial competitions. This follows previous incidents involving athletes and…