May 2018
Parliament's Involvement in Student Sexual Assault Case; 'Possibility' of School Closure
The Iranian parliament is investigating a sexual assault case involving students at a private school in Tehran, where the principal has been accused of sexual…
Sexual Abuse of Students in Tehran; Khamenei Calls for Implementation of 'Limits' on the Accused
Ayatollah Khamenei has called for the swift trial and punishment of a school principal accused of sexually abusing students in Tehran. The incident has sparked…
What Does 'Supplementary Punishment' Mean for Dervishes?
The Tehran prosecutor has announced convictions and indictments against Gonabadi dervishes involved in protests, highlighting the government's ongoing crackdown on dissent. The term 'supplementary punishment'…
67 Sentences of Conviction Issued for Arrested Dervishes
The Tehran Prosecutor announced 67 convictions for Gonabadi dervishes arrested during a protest in 2018, alongside 126 indictments related to the December 2017 protests. The…
Iran's Judiciary Spokesman Threatens Security Forces to Crack Down on Economic and Labor Protests
Iran's judiciary spokesman warned that security forces would crack down on labor and economic protests, claiming they are being exploited by the U.S. and Israel.…
Tehran Prosecutor Reiterates Defense of Telegram Blocking
The Tehran prosecutor defended the decision to block Telegram, claiming it was necessary for legal reasons and to prevent foreign influence. This decision has sparked…
Assassination Attempt on Saeed Mortazavi Denied
Reports of an assassination attempt on Saeed Mortazavi, a controversial former prosecutor, have been denied by both his lawyer and prison officials. Mortazavi is currently…
Tehran Prosecutor Reports Sentencing of 16 Women on Charges of 'Membership in ISIS'
The Tehran prosecutor announced the sentencing of 16 women for their involvement with ISIS, stating they were trained for terrorist activities in Syria before returning…