September 2017
Iran's Minister of Communications: 'Tiny Movies' Website Has Not Been Filtered, It Has Been Shut Down
The Iranian Minister of Communications announced that the popular film streaming site 'Tiny Movies' has been shut down following the arrest of its manager and…
Death Sentence Issued for 'Leader of a Corruption Gang' in Iran
A 74-year-old man has been sentenced to death for leading a corruption gang involved in illicit activities, including drug use and sexual harassment, in Iran.…
Tehran Prosecutor Files Charges Against Telegram Messaging Network Manager
The Tehran Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against the management of Telegram, accusing it of facilitating terrorist activities and other crimes. This move follows claims…
UN Secretary-General Urges Hassan Rouhani to Release Baqer Namazi from Prison
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to release Baqer Namazi, an Iranian-American citizen imprisoned for alleged collaboration with foreign governments. The…
Tehran Prosecutor Announces Indictment Against Journalist Abroad
The Tehran Prosecutor's Office has issued an indictment against Alireza Nourizadeh, a journalist based in London, for allegedly hosting anti-security programs against Iran. Nourizadeh expressed…
Two-Year Prison Sentence Confirmed for Individual Accused of 'Collaboration with the Hostile U.S. Government'
A Tehran prosecutor confirmed a two-year prison sentence for an individual accused of collaborating with the U.S. government. This case is part of broader concerns…
Hunger Strike of Rajai Shahr Prisoners; 'Preventing Access to Medical Care'
Seventeen political prisoners at Rajai Shahr Prison have been on hunger strike for 41 days, protesting the denial of medical care and other rights. Authorities…
130 Political Activists Call for Attention to the Demands of Hunger-Striking Prisoners in Rajai-Shahr
130 political activists have called for action regarding the demands of 17 political prisoners on hunger strike in Rajai-Shahr prison, highlighting the government's responsibility for…
Reporters Without Borders: Security and Judiciary Efforts to Suppress Independent Reporting
Reporters Without Borders has reported that over 50 Iranian journalists abroad have faced threats from Iranian security agencies, with 16 receiving death threats. The organization…
Protest in Front of Parliament for the Release of Reza Shahabi; Security Forces' Response was 'Violent'
A protest was held in front of the Iranian parliament demanding the release of Reza Shahabi, a labor activist on a hunger strike due to…
1600 Signatures for Shahabi's Release; Tehran Prosecutor: He Has Been Convicted of Security Crimes
The Syndicate of Workers of the Tehran and Suburbs Bus Company has gathered 1600 signatures demanding the release of Reza Shahabi, a labor activist on…
Tehran Prosecutor: Appeals for Sentences of Namazi Family, Wang, and Zaka Rejected
Tehran's prosecutor confirmed the rejection of appeals for the 10-year sentences of Xiao Wang, Siamak and Baqer Namazi, and Nizar Zaka, all accused of collaborating…