July 2023
Head of Restaurant Union: Restaurant Owners on the Brink of Bankruptcy
The head of the Restaurant Union in Iran has warned that restaurant owners are facing bankruptcy due to soaring inflation and a significant drop in…
Minister of Culture Calls Prominent Artists 'Flagbearers of the Struggle Against the Islamic Republic' in Protests
The Iranian Minister of Culture has labeled prominent artists who support protests against the Islamic Republic as 'flagbearers of the struggle,' while also announcing new…
Mourners Refuse to Walk on American Flag; Government Cleric Criticizes 'Enemy Cheerleading' Mourning Songs
During Muharram ceremonies, some mourners in Iran have protested against government policies, particularly regarding the mandatory hijab and economic issues, leading to criticism from clerics…
Mawlawi Abdulhamid: People Should Not Be Killed for the Survival of the Government
Mawlawi Abdulhamid criticized the Iranian government for killing people to maintain power, emphasizing the need for respect and listening to the populace. He has been…
Proposed Resolution 'Sanctioning Iran's Missile Program' Approved by House Foreign Affairs Committee
The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee approved a resolution to impose sanctions on Iran's ballistic missile program while rejecting another proposal to lift existing sanctions.…
Amnesty International: The Iranian Government Must Be Held Accountable for Suppressing Opponents of Mandatory Hijab
Amnesty International has called for an end to the Iranian government's suppression of opponents of mandatory hijab, urging global accountability for human rights violations against…
Mythim Latifi Remains Deputy of the Government by Circumventing the Law; Minister of Justice Responsible for 'Implementation' of the Administrative Justice Tribunal's Ruling
Mythim Latifi remains in his position despite a ruling from the Administrative Justice Tribunal that annulled his appointment due to legal issues regarding his affiliation…
Tajzadeh: Khamenei Responsible for the Return of Morality Police
Mustafa Tajzadeh, a political prisoner, blames Ali Khamenei for the return of the morality police and warns that this move will exacerbate social tensions in…
Economic Tension Among Leaders of the Islamic Republic; Government Media: 53% of People Do Not Know the Name of the Speaker of Parliament
The Iranian government media reported that over 53% of Iranians do not know the name of the Speaker of Parliament, reflecting a significant public dissatisfaction…
Worsening Illness of Fatemeh Sepahri; Prison Supervising Judge Prevents Timely Medical Transfer
Fatemeh Sepahri's health has deteriorated in prison, with her brother alleging that a supervising judge is preventing her from receiving timely medical treatment. He relayed…
Criticism from a Newspaper Close to Ali Khamenei on the Government; How Long Should the People's Table Shrink?
A newspaper close to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei criticized President Raisi's government for failing to address rising inflation and its impact on the people's…
Ali Akbar Salehi Calls for Comprehensive Negotiations Between the Islamic Republic and the United States
Ali Akbar Salehi, a prominent Iranian diplomat, has called for comprehensive negotiations between Iran and the U.S. to address various issues beyond previous discussions. He…
Alireza Rajai: Abolfazl Ghadiani Has Angered the Wage Earners of the Absolute Velayat-e Faqih
Abolfazl Ghadiani, a political activist critical of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has announced his readiness to go to prison, provoking anger among supporters of…
Prison: A Killing Ground or a University? Iran Among the Top Ten Countries in the World by Number of Prisoners
Iran has become one of the world's most prison-heavy countries, with 250,000 inmates in facilities designed for only 80,000. Activists describe horrific conditions in prisons,…
Shahabuddin Haeri: The Leader Has Handed the Helm of the Islamic Republic's Ship to the Storm
Shahabuddin Haeri Shirazi, a critic of the Iranian regime, sharply criticizes Supreme Leader Khamenei for his leadership failures, claiming he has lost control of the…
President of Tehran University: Hashd al-Shaabi Students Pay Higher Tuition
Tehran University President Seyed Mohammad Moqimi defended the admission of Hashd al-Shaabi members, citing financial benefits and the need to prevent foreign influence on Iraqi…
Abulfazl Ghadiani After Harsh Criticism of Ali Khamenei: I Am Going to Prison
Abulfazl Ghadiani, a political activist critical of Ali Khamenei, announced he will voluntarily go to prison following a ten-month sentence for propaganda against the regime.…
Nahid Shirpichah: A Symbol of Justice Seeking; Pouran Nazemi: The Movement for Justice in Iran is Alive
Pouran Nazemi discusses the ongoing plight of Nahid Shirpichah, a mother seeking justice for her son killed during protests, highlighting the oppressive actions of the…
Fatemeh Sepehri's Response to Threats: If Khamenei Exploits the 'Martyrs', I Will Not Remain Silent
Fatemeh Sepehri, a political prisoner, is in critical health, and her brother has reported severe restrictions imposed on her by prison officials. She has vowed…
Sepideh Gholian Sentenced to Two Years in Prison and Additional Penalties
Sepideh Gholian, a civil rights activist, has been sentenced to two years in prison and additional restrictions on her rights in Iran. This case highlights…
Raisi Heads to Africa; State Media Claims It Aims to Strengthen Cooperation
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is set to visit Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, marking the first visit by an Iranian president to Africa in over a…
Raisi's Deputy: Administrative Justice Court Lacks Authority to Nullify Appointment of Head of Administrative and Employment Organization
The Administrative Justice Court ruled that the appointment of Meysam Latifi as head of the Administrative and Employment Organization was illegal due to his affiliation…
Despite Condemning Armed Actions; Coordinated Attacks by Islamic Republic Media Against Molavi Abdulhamid
Following an armed attack on Police Station 16 in Zahedan, Iranian media aligned with the government have launched coordinated attacks against Molavi Abdulhamid, the Sunni…
Referendum and Elections; Haeri: If People Do Not Understand 'Referendum', They Cannot Participate in Elections Either
Shahabuddin Haeri argues that if the Iranian people are deemed qualified to vote in parliamentary elections, they should also be allowed to participate in referendums.…
Case in Detention; Mohammad Nourizad Sentenced to Two More Years in Prison
Mohammad Nourizad, a civil activist, has been sentenced to an additional two years in prison for charges including propaganda against the regime and destruction of…
Fatemeh Sepehri's Brother Addresses UN Fact-Finding Committee: Ask the Iranian Government What the Charges Against My Sister Are
Fatemeh Sepehri's brother has called on the UN to investigate the charges against her, highlighting her severe health issues and lack of medical care in…
Continuation of 'Closure Therapy' in Iran Under the Pretext of 'Hijab'; A Lawyer: It Has Neither Religious Nor Legal Backing
The Iranian government continues to close businesses under the guise of enforcing hijab laws, despite legal and religious objections. A lawyer criticized the closures as…
Contradictory Statements on Iran and IAEA Agreement; Majlis Article 90 Commission: It is Against the Law
Iranian officials have made contradictory statements regarding a recent agreement with the IAEA, leading the Majlis Article 90 Commission to declare it unlawful. The IAEA's…
Continued Crackdown on Opponents of Mandatory Hijab; MP: It Won't Be Resolved with Arrests
The Iranian government continues its crackdown on women opposing mandatory hijab, with new measures announced by local officials and a parliamentary member acknowledging the ineffectiveness…
Ten-Month Prison Sentence for Abolfazl Ghadiani; 'I Eagerly Go to Prison'
Abolfazl Ghadiani, a political activist and critic of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has been sentenced to ten months in prison for propaganda against the…
Support from a Group of 'Religious Reformists' for Molavi Abdolhamid
A group of Iranian religious reformists has expressed support for Molavi Abdolhamid, a prominent Sunni cleric, amid ongoing protests against the Iranian government. They called…