January 2024
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: I am concerned about the sharp increase in executions in Iran
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed grave concern over the rising number of executions in Iran, particularly the recent executions of Mohammad Qabadi…
Amnesty International's Reaction to Two Executions in Iran: The Islamic Republic Descends into New Realms of Oppression
Amnesty International condemned the recent executions of Mohammad Ghobadloo and Farhad Salimi in Iran, highlighting the use of death sentences as a tool for political…
Exclusive; USA: We condemn the execution of Mohammad Qabadi and Farhad Salimi
The U.S. condemned the execution of Mohammad Qabadi and Farhad Salimi, citing unfair trials and torture in Iran. The State Department emphasized that such executions…
Judiciary's Claim: Death Sentence of Mahaan Sadrat Madani, Young Protester, Changed
The Iranian Judiciary announced that the death sentence of Mahaan Sadrat Madani has been changed to 16 years in prison and exile amid widespread reactions…
Amnesty International: Four Kurdish Prisoners 'Enforced Disappeared' at Serious Risk of Execution
Amnesty International has warned that four Kurdish prisoners in Iran are at serious risk of execution following unfair trials and enforced disappearances. The organization has…
Appeal from Relatives of Mojahid Korkor and Reza Rasayi: Their Lives Are in Danger; Raise Their Voices to the World
Relatives of Mojahid Korkor and Reza Rasayi, both facing execution in Iran, are calling for international attention to their plight, claiming their lives are in…
Domestic Media: Airbus Unilaterally Cancels Sale of 100 Passenger Aircraft to Iran
Airbus has officially canceled a contract to deliver 100 aircraft to Iran Air, which was previously suspended after the U.S. withdrew from the JCPOA. This…
Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence of Former Police Official Accused of Killing Mehran Samak
The Supreme Court of Iran has overturned the death sentence of Jafar Javanmardi, a former police official accused of killing protester Mehran Samak during the…
Narges Mohammadi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Other Punishments for the Third Time While in Prison
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist, has been sentenced to additional prison time and various restrictions while imprisoned in Iran.…
The Islamic Republic executed at least 13 individuals in Karaj and Qazalhesar prisons in one day
On January 14, the Islamic Republic executed at least 13 individuals in Karaj and Qazalhesar prisons, primarily for drug-related offenses. This surge in executions has…
The U.S. Calls for the Release of Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize Winner
The U.S. has reiterated its call for the release of Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights activist currently imprisoned in Iran. This comes…
Mohammad Shahabati, Student Activist, Arrested Again; He Faces Expulsion from University
Mohammad Shahabati, a student activist, has been arrested again and faces expulsion from university as he approaches final exams. His previous detentions and sentences highlight…
Paris Warns Tehran: End Destabilizing Activities in the Middle East
The French Foreign Minister has warned Iran to cease its destabilizing activities in the Middle East, highlighting the increased risk of regional conflict. Iranian officials,…
Exclusive; Abram Paley: Biden Administration's Focus in 2024 is Countering a Wide Range of Destabilizing Behaviors by the Islamic Republic Worldwide
Abram Paley, Deputy Special Representative of the U.S. for Iran, outlined the Biden administration's focus in 2024 on countering Iran's destabilizing behaviors globally, including military…
The Security Council Condemns Houthi Attacks on Ships in the Red Sea and Calls for Their Cessation
The UN Security Council condemned Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea and called for their immediate cessation, citing threats to regional stability and…