December 2016
Artists' Activists Demand Release of 'An' Gallery Directors
Around 200 Iranian artists and activists are demanding clarity on the situation of Afrin Nissari and Karen Vafadari, who have been detained for five months…
Tehran Prosecutor Issues New Warning to Artists and Athletes About Attending Parties
Tehran's prosecutor has reiterated warnings to artists and athletes about attending mixed parties, citing low penalties for such gatherings as a reason for their persistence.…
40 Single Girls and Boys Arrested at a Party in Urmia
In Urmia, 40 single individuals were arrested during a police raid on an unauthorized mixed-gender party. This incident reflects a broader crackdown on social gatherings…
Another Party in Tehran Ends with Arrests of Attendees
A party in Tehran ended with the arrest of 25 attendees, including a notable actor and comedy writer. The arrests were made by law enforcement…
New Wave of Arrests in Mixed Parties in Iran
Eighteen individuals, including 11 girls and 7 boys, were arrested at a mixed party in Golbahar, Iran, with authorities citing the presence of alcohol and…
Tehran Prosecutor Accuses 'Enemy' of Exploiting Labor Protests
Tehran's prosecutor has accused foreign adversaries of exploiting labor protests to undermine the Islamic regime, citing a significant increase in such protests in recent years.…
Tehran Prosecutor: 120 Men and Women Arrested in a Coffee Shop
Tehran's prosecutor announced the arrest of 120 individuals in a coffee shop, accusing them of corruption and alcohol possession. This incident reflects ongoing crackdowns on…
Berlin Festival Responds to Tehran Prosecutor: Anke Luike is Currently in Germany
The Berlin Film Festival confirmed that its representative Anke Luike has left Iran and is currently in Germany after being detained at the airport. The…
Ali Larijani: If Babak Zanjani Had Cooperated, He Wouldn't Have Ended Up This Way
Ali Larijani commented on Babak Zanjani's death sentence, suggesting that cooperation with the government could have prevented it. Zanjani, a former oil broker, is accused…
12 Individuals in Shiraz Sentenced to 379 Months in Prison Related to Modeling
Twelve individuals in Shiraz have been sentenced to a total of 379 months in prison for charges related to modeling and promoting Western culture. The…
Mahmoud Sadeghi: They Lay in Wait to Arrest Me Like Thieves and Kidnappers
Mahmoud Sadeghi, a Tehran representative, criticized the judiciary for attempting to arrest him, claiming it was politically motivated due to his warnings about the head…
Another Iranian-American and his wife arrested in Tehran
Karan Vafadari, an Iranian-American citizen, and his wife, Afrin Nissari, have been detained in Tehran since August, facing extortion and security threats against their family.…