March 2018
The Price of the Dollar in Iran Surpasses 5,000 Tomans
The price of the US dollar in Iran's free market has surpassed 5,000 tomans for the first time, reaching 5,025 tomans. This increase occurs despite…
175 Indictments Issued for Detainees of December Protests
The Tehran prosecutor announced 175 indictments against detainees from the December protests, which resulted in significant casualties and unrest across 41 cities. The protests began…
Tehran Prosecutor: Some Defendants of December Protests Sentenced to One to Five Years in Prison
The Tehran prosecutor announced that ten defendants from the December protests have received prison sentences ranging from one to five years, with 150 indictments issued…
Tehran Prosecutor: We Will Investigate the Supreme Court's Opinion on Zahra Kazemi's Murder
The Tehran prosecutor has announced renewed investigations into the murder of Zahra Kazemi, a journalist who died in custody in 2003, following a Supreme Court…
Tehran Prosecutor Files Case Against Mayor and Organizers of Women's Day Event at Milad Tower
The Tehran prosecutor has filed a case against Mayor Mohammad Ali Najafi and the organizers of a Women's Day event after conservative backlash over a…
Second Girl of Enghelab Street: Despite Prison Sentence, I Still Oppose Mandatory Hijab
Narges Hosseini, a protester against mandatory hijab in Iran, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison, with 21 months suspended. Despite her conviction, she…
Several Arrests in Tehran Coinciding with International Women's Day
On International Women's Day, Iranian police arrested several women and journalists while preventing a planned gathering in Tehran. The arrests highlight ongoing tensions regarding women's…
Conviction of One of the 'Girls of Revolution Street' to Two Years in Prison
A Tehran prosecutor announced a two-year prison sentence for a woman involved in the 'Girls of Revolution Street' protest against mandatory hijab, citing charges of…
U.S. State Department's Reaction to the Death of Mohammad Raji in Prison
The U.S. State Department expressed concern over the death of Mohammad Raji, a Gonabadi dervish, while in custody in Iran, calling for the release of…
Ali Younesi: The Ministry of Intelligence Cleared of Zahra Kazemi's Murder Charges by Leader's Arbitration
Ali Younesi, former Minister of Intelligence, claims that the Ministry of Intelligence was cleared of murder charges related to journalist Zahra Kazemi after arbitration by…
Mortazavi Responds to Arrest Warrant News: I Have Not Been Summoned or Invited
Saeed Mortazavi, the former Tehran prosecutor, claims he has not been summoned regarding an arrest warrant issued for him related to the death of Mohsen…
Tehran Prosecutor Denies Death of Mohammad Raji in Police Custody
Tehran prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi denied reports of Mohammad Raji's death in police custody, which his daughter confirmed was due to severe beatings during interrogation.…
Tehran Prosecutor: The Charges Against Saeed Mortazavi in the Zahra Kazemi Case Are Under Review
The Tehran prosecutor has confirmed that the case against former prosecutor Saeed Mortazavi regarding the death of journalist Zahra Kazemi is still open, despite previous…
Interior Minister Acknowledges Ineffectiveness of Islamic Republic's 'Severity' in Dealing with Hijab
Iran's Interior Minister has admitted that the strict enforcement of hijab laws since the revolution has failed to achieve its goals, calling for a more…
Tehran Prosecutor: Interrogation of the Driver of the Samand Car Who Injured a Basij Member
Tehran's prosecutor announced the interrogation of a driver involved in injuring a Basij member during clashes between Gonabadi Dervishes and security forces. The situation escalated…