February 2018
Blocking 1300 Bank Accounts Related to 'Disruption in the Currency Market'
The Tehran Prosecutor's Office has blocked 1,300 bank accounts linked to currency market disruptors and arrested 27 individuals amid rising currency prices. Analysts express skepticism…
Ejei: Another Participant in the Basij Clashes at the Hospital Has Died
The Iranian judiciary confirmed the death of another individual during clashes involving Gonabadi Dervishes and security forces, with reports indicating that at least 500 Dervishes…
Two Shia Authorities Compare Gonabadi Dervishes to ISIS
Two Shia authorities have compared the Gonabadi dervishes to ISIS, labeling them as false mystics amidst ongoing clashes with security forces that have resulted in…
Indictment Issued for Suspect in Killing of Three Law Enforcement Officers with Bus
An indictment has been issued against a suspect in the killing of three police officers during clashes with Gonabadi dervishes in Tehran. The suspect, identified…
Seyed Emami's Lawyers: We Will Sue the Officials of the TV Program
Lawyers for Kavous Seyed Emami's family announced plans to sue officials of a television program that accused environmental activists of espionage. This follows the death…
27 Arrested in Connection with Recent Currency Market Fluctuations
The Iranian government has arrested 27 individuals in connection with the recent surge in currency prices, as members of parliament demand accountability for those profiting…
Ramin Seyed Emami: My Mother Was Threatened Not to Speak to the Media About My Father's Death
Ramin Seyed Emami claims that his mother was threatened by judicial agents not to speak to the media about his father's death, which was labeled…
Mashaei: The Iranian Judiciary is Accused of Murder Unless Proven Otherwise
Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei has accused the Iranian judiciary of being responsible for the deaths of political detainees, particularly following the suspicious death of Kavous Seyed…
Canada Demands Explanation from Iran Regarding the Death of Seyed Emami
Canada has demanded an explanation from Iran regarding the death of Kavous Seyed Emami, an Iranian-Canadian environmental activist who died in custody, with Iranian authorities…
Tehran Prosecutor Raises Multiple Charges Against Detained Environmental Activists
The Tehran prosecutor has accused detained environmental activists of espionage for foreign intelligence agencies, claiming their activities were a cover for gathering sensitive information. The…
Firoozabadi: Many Iranian spies do not even know they are spying
Hassan Firoozabadi, a senior military advisor in Iran, suggested that many environmental activists, including those arrested, could be spies without their knowledge. This follows the…
Human Rights Campaign Calls for International Investigation into Suspicious Deaths of Prisoners in Iran
The Human Rights Campaign in Iran has called for an international investigation into the suspicious death of Kavous Seyed Emami, an Iranian-Canadian environmentalist who allegedly…
Kavous Seyed Emami, University Professor, Died in Prison Two Weeks After Arrest
Kavous Seyed Emami, an environmental activist and university professor, died in prison two weeks after his arrest on espionage charges. His family claims he was…
Tehran Prosecutor Announces Issuance of 150 Indictments for December Protesters
Tehran's prosecutor announced that 150 indictments have been issued against individuals involved in the December protests, with four still in custody. Reports indicate that many…
Tehran Friday Prayer Leader on Group of Imprisoned Protesters: In Our Jurisprudence, Their Sentence is Execution
Ahmad Khatami, Tehran's Friday prayer leader, stated that protesters against the Islamic regime should face execution according to Islamic jurisprudence. He criticized the release of…
Tehran Police Arrests 29 Citizens Protesting Mandatory Hijab
Tehran police arrested 29 individuals protesting against mandatory hijab laws, linked to the 'White Wednesdays' campaign. The arrests followed a viral video of a young…