July 2023
Two Journalists Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison and Two-Year Travel Ban from Iran
Two Iranian journalists, Saideh Shafiei and Nasim Soltanbeigi, have been sentenced to over four years in prison and banned from leaving the country for two…
Putin Says He Will Donate Up to 50,000 Tons of Free Grain to Africa Despite Western Sanctions
Vladimir Putin announced at the Russia-Africa summit that Russia will donate up to 50,000 tons of grain to several African countries despite Western sanctions. This…
Another Lawyer on the Way to Prison; Mohammad Seifzadeh's One-Year Sentence Confirmed
Mohammad Seifzadeh, a prominent Iranian lawyer and human rights defender, has received a confirmed one-year prison sentence for refusing to attend a court he deems…
Three Hundred Days of Niloufar Hamedi's Detention; U.S. Reaction to the Arbitrary Arrest of Journalists in Iran
The U.S. has called for the release of detained Iranian journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, marking the 300th day of Hamedi's detention. This highlights…
Turkish President Consults on Extension of Black Sea Grain Deal
Turkish President Erdogan is consulting with Russia to extend the Black Sea grain deal for at least three more months, following discussions with Ukrainian President…
Three European Countries Warn the Islamic Republic Ahead of the End of Iran's Missile Sanctions in October
Three European countries have warned Iran about the impending expiration of missile sanctions in October, urging immediate de-escalation of its nuclear activities. This situation arises…
Reactions to the UN Secretary-General's Six-Month Report on Resolution 2231; US: Incomplete
The US criticized the UN Secretary-General's report on Iran's compliance with Resolution 2231 as incomplete, particularly regarding drone transfers to Russia. European powers expressed serious…
Guterres' Fifteenth Report on Resolution 2231; Iran Should Avoid Further Violations of the JCPOA
The UN Secretary-General's fifteenth report urges Iran to avoid further violations of the JCPOA and highlights the lack of progress in diplomatic negotiations. The report…
Iran Human Rights Organization: 354 Executions in Six Months; World Community Must Break Silence
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported that 354 people were executed in Iran in the first half of 2023, marking a 36% increase from the…
Human Rights Watch: The Trial of Three Female Journalists in Iran is a Continuation of 'Relentless Repression'
Human Rights Watch condemned the trial of three female journalists in Iran, viewing it as part of ongoing repression against the media and civil society.…