February 2018
Member of Parliament Expresses Hope for Lifting House Arrest by Nowruz
A member of the Iranian parliament expressed optimism that the house arrest of prominent political figures Mir Hossein Mousavi, Zahra Rahnavard, and Mehdi Karroubi may…
Human Rights Watch: Independent Investigations into Suspicious Deaths of Prisoners in Iran are Essential
Human Rights Watch has called for immediate independent investigations into suspicious deaths of prisoners in Iran, particularly following the death of environmental activist Kavous Seyed-Emami.…
Member of Parliament: Suicide of Two Protesters in Prison Confirmed
Two protesters' suicides in prison have been confirmed by forensic authorities, raising concerns over their treatment while detained. The Iranian government maintains that these deaths…
Tehran Prosecutor Announces Issuance of 150 Indictments for December Protesters
Tehran's prosecutor announced that 150 indictments have been issued against individuals involved in the December protests, with four still in custody. Reports indicate that many…
Visitor Representative from Evin: There is No Video of Sina Ghanbari's Suicide
A visiting Iranian parliament representative stated that the video purportedly showing the suicide of Sina Ghanbari, a detained protester, does not actually depict a suicide.…
We Are Captured by Violence
The Iranian newspaper Etemad highlights the increasing violence in Iran, calling for a return to moderation and peace. Ahmad Khatami's inflammatory remarks during Friday prayers…
Member of Parliament: Nearly 500 Protesters from January Protests Still Detained
A member of the Iranian Parliament reported that nearly 500 protesters from the January protests remain detained, with a total of 4,972 individuals arrested. The…