January 2019
Meeting with Amir Salar Davoodi
Amir Salar Davoodi, a lawyer known for defending political prisoners in Iran, has been arrested and imprisoned without access to his family or legal representation.…
Meeting with Elham Ahmadi
Elham Ahmadi, a dervish woman imprisoned in Qarchak Prison, has reported on the dire conditions of the prison and the health status of another inmate,…
American Citizen Detained in Iran Has 'Cancer Illness'
Michael White, an American citizen imprisoned in Iran, is reported to have a relapsed cancer condition, prompting his mother to call for his release. The…
Amnesty International Declares 2018 'Year of Shame' for Iran
Amnesty International's report on Iran for 2018 highlights over seven thousand arrests and widespread repression of protests against poverty and corruption, labeling the year as…
Mass Protests by Opponents in Venezuela; Juan Guaido Declares Himself Interim President
Mass protests erupted in Venezuela against Nicolas Maduro's government, led by opposition leader Juan Guaido, who declared himself interim president. The protests were sparked by…
Farhad Mithami and Reza Khandan Sentenced to Six Years in Prison
Farhad Mithami and Reza Khandan have been sentenced to six years in prison for charges related to national security and propaganda against the regime. Their…
21 Lawyers: The Investigation into the Torture Case by the Prosecutor of Shush is Illegal
Twenty-one lawyers have declared the investigation by the prosecutor of Shush into Ismail Bakshi's torture complaint as illegal, arguing that the prosecutor cannot act impartially.…
British Student: UAE Forced Me to Confess to Espionage
Matthew Hedges, a British student, claims he was coerced into confessing to espionage in the UAE after months of detention under pressure. The British government…
Amnesty International: Ghalean and Bakhshi at Risk of Torture and Further Mistreatment
Amnesty International has raised alarms over the renewed arrests of activists Sepideh Ghalean and Ismail Bakhshi, who are at risk of torture following their detention…
Press TV Journalist Appears in Washington Court
Marzieh Hashemi, a journalist for Iran's Press TV, was detained by the FBI and appeared in court in Washington D.C. She has not been charged…
German Diplomat: Iran Damages Itself by Spying in Europe
Wolfgang Ischinger, a German diplomat, criticized Iran for its espionage activities in Europe, which he claims undermine the JCPOA. He emphasized that Europe should not…
The $100 Million Bribe: Notorious Drug Trafficker to Former President of Mexico
Joaquín Guzmán, known as El Chapo, allegedly bribed former Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto with $100 million, according to testimony from a former associate. This…
Is It Possible to Eavesdrop Through Iranian Applications?
The article discusses concerns among Iranian users regarding government access to their data through local applications like Snapp and Tap30. It highlights the risks of…
Seventy Yellow Vest Protesters Arrested in Paris
On Saturday, clashes between Yellow Vest protesters and police in Paris led to over 70 arrests, marking the ninth consecutive week of protests. The protests…
Exchange of Iranian 'Spy' for Ukrainian 'Murderer'
An exchange took place between Andriy Novichko, a Ukrainian sentenced to death for murder in Iran, and Ali Jadoui, an Iranian sentenced to 11 years…
Afghanistan's Protest to Zarif: Wouldn't it be better to listen to your internal opponents instead of the Taliban?
An Afghan official criticized Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif for advocating Taliban involvement in Afghanistan's future government, suggesting Iran should focus on its internal dissent instead.…
Faezeh Hashemi: If Miss Marple Were Here, She Could Find a Clue About My Father's Death
Faezeh Hashemi, on the second anniversary of her father Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's death, expressed doubts about the natural cause of his death, suggesting that a…
Why Mahdi Yarahy Attacked Mohsen Chavoshi?
Mahdi Yarahy has responded to controversy surrounding his protest song 'Pare Sang' amid conflicting reports about his ban from singing. He claims his work is…
Trial of Khashoggi Murder Suspects Begins; Prosecutor Requests Death Penalty for Five
The trial of suspects in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi has commenced in Riyadh, with the Saudi prosecutor seeking the death penalty for five individuals.…
Arrest of Two Iranians and a British National in Connection with Migrants Crossing the English Channel
British police arrested an Iranian and a British citizen for allegedly facilitating illegal migrant crossings from France to the UK via the English Channel. This…
Family of American Citizen Detained in Moscow Emphasizes His 'Innocence'
Paul Whelan, an American citizen, was detained in Moscow on espionage charges while attending a wedding. His family insists on his innocence, and the U.S.…