March 2024
Netanyahu Before Hospital Departure: Israel Ready for Operations in Rafah and Civilian Evacuations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced military readiness for operations in Rafah and civilian evacuations before undergoing surgery. He expressed concerns over Hamas's demands and…
Raheleh Rahimipour, prisoner with brain tumor, is 'deprived of treatment' due to refusal to accept mandatory hijab
Raheleh Rahimipour, a civil rights activist imprisoned for her refusal to wear a mandatory hijab, is being denied medical treatment for her brain tumor. Her…
Radio Free Asia Closes Its Hong Kong Office Due to Security Concerns
Radio Free Asia has shut down its Hong Kong office due to security concerns stemming from a new national security law that imposes harsh penalties…
Amir Salar Davoodi: "I will return to prison for ethical reasons towards the bail guarantor"
Amir Salar Davoodi, a human rights lawyer, announced his return to Evin Prison due to ethical concerns for his bail guarantor after experiencing harassment from…
Sediqeh Vassemqi Expresses Concern for a Fellow Inmate in Evin: Raheleh Rahimipour is 'Suffering from a Brain Tumor'
Sediqeh Vassemqi has raised concerns about the health of fellow inmate Raheleh Rahimipour, who is suffering from serious illnesses while serving a five-year sentence in…
Son of Molavi Abdolhamid: By what decree do government forces ask us not to allow Nowruz guests into Makki Mosque?
Molavi Abdolhamid's son criticized government forces for barring Nowruz travelers from entering the Makki Mosque in Zahedan. He questioned the legitimacy of such actions, which…
A Kurdish Singer Arrested in Ilam for Participating in Nowruz Celebrations
Mohammad Abbaszadeh, a Kurdish singer, was arrested in Ilam for participating in Nowruz celebrations, following a history of previous arrests related to his music. His…
Hip-Hop Star Facing 'Sex Trafficking' Allegations; Diddy Combs' Properties Inspected
Sean Diddy Combs is under investigation by U.S. Homeland Security for allegations of sex trafficking following a lawsuit from a former girlfriend. His properties in…
A Kurdish Singer Beaten by Intelligence Agents After Performing 'Songs and Anthems' at Nowruz Ceremony
Hassan Kakayi, a 64-year-old Kurdish singer, was arrested and beaten by Iranian intelligence agents after performing freedom-themed songs at Nowruz celebrations in Boukan and Saqqez.…
New Dimensions of Land Grabbing by Tehran's Friday Prayer Leader; Sadeghi Acquired Ozgol Garden 150 Times Below Market Price
Kazem Sadeghi, the temporary Friday prayer leader of Tehran, has been accused of land grabbing by transferring a valuable garden to his family company at…
Zelensky: Putin is Blaming Others Instead of Caring for His Citizens
A deadly shooting at a concert hall near Moscow resulted in at least 143 deaths, with ISIS claiming responsibility. Ukrainian President Zelensky criticized Russian President…
Increase in Casualties from Armed Attack on Concert Hall Near Moscow; ISIS Claims Responsibility
An armed attack on a concert hall near Moscow has resulted in at least 93 deaths, with ISIS claiming responsibility. The incident has prompted heightened…
Security Forces Fail in Gilan-e Gharb; Thousands Celebrate Nowruz
Thousands of people in Gilan-e Gharb defied security forces to celebrate Nowruz despite threats and attempts to cancel the event. The celebration highlights ongoing tensions…
Teachers' Unions: We Hope People's Demands Will Be Realized in the New Year
Teachers' unions in Iran expressed hope for the realization of people's demands in the new year, reflecting on past protests and the struggles faced by…
Security Agency: Terrorist Threats Against Denmark Have Increased Due to Gaza War and 'Quran Burnings'
The Danish Security and Intelligence Service has reported an increase in terrorist threats against Denmark due to the Gaza conflict and Quran burnings. This situation…
Narges Mohammadi: In Hope of Ending the Authoritarian Religious Regime and Establishing Democracy, Freedom, and Equality
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist and Nobel laureate, sent a message from prison celebrating Nowruz as a symbol of hope for ending Iran's…
Former Iraqi Defense Minister Arrested in Sweden
Najah al-Shammari, the former Iraqi Defense Minister with dual citizenship, was arrested in Sweden for allegedly receiving benefits illegally. He had been under investigation for…
New Year Message from the Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers' Trade Unions: With Unity and Solidarity, We Will Achieve Liberation and Equality
The Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers' Trade Unions issued a New Year message emphasizing the rights to equality and self-sustained living for all Iranians, highlighting…
Israel Claims 20 Armed Palestinian Men Killed in 'Counter-Terrorism' Operation at Shifa Hospital
Israeli forces conducted a raid on Shifa hospital in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of 20 armed Palestinians and several casualties among civilians. The operation…
Narges Mohammadi's Letter to the UN Human Rights Council: The Theocratic Authoritarian Regime of the Islamic Republic Has Committed Crimes Against Humanity
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian human rights activist, addressed the UN Human Rights Council, condemning the Iranian regime's systematic human rights violations and calling for…
Government's Hand in Determining Minimum Wage Exposed: 20% Proposal and Widespread Protests
The Iranian government has proposed a 20% increase in the minimum wage, which has sparked widespread protests among workers who demand a higher minimum wage…
Poverty, the Main Factor Behind Increased Student Dropout Rates in Iran
The dropout rates among Iranian students have increased significantly due to rising poverty, with over 200,000 students dropping out this academic year. The Statistical Center…
Bahareh Hedayat, Political Prisoner, Reports Diagnosis of 'Uterine Cancer'
Bahareh Hedayat, a political prisoner in Iran, has revealed her diagnosis of uterine cancer, which has dashed her hopes of having children. She has faced…
Dana Lanjabadi, Civil Activist in Marivan, Temporarily Released on 500 Million Toman Bail
Dana Lanjabadi, a civil activist from Marivan, was temporarily released on bail after three weeks of detention for allegedly promoting anti-regime propaganda. His case highlights…
Extension of 'Temporary Detention' for Mohammad Hossein Sepehri and 'Opposition to Leave' for Fatemeh Sepehri
Asghar Sepehri announced the sixth extension of his brother Mohammad Hossein Sepehri's temporary detention and the prosecutor's refusal to grant leave to his sister Fatemeh…
Several Family Members of Negar Karimiann Summoned by Isfahan Intelligence Office
Negar Karimiann, a 21-year-old woman, was killed by police gunfire in Aligudarz, leading to the summoning and threatening of her family members by the Isfahan…
Informed Source to VOA: Rahman Zahmatkesh Tortured to Confess to Broadcasting the Lion and Sun Flag
Rahman Zahmatkesh, a civil activist, is reportedly being tortured in detention to confess to promoting the Lion and Sun flag. His arrest occurred shortly before…
Travel Dollar Disrupts Airport Order; ILNA: Currency Abuse is Occurring
A currency abuse scheme is occurring at Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport, where individuals are exploiting travel dollar quotas to profit without traveling. This situation…
Controversy Surrounds Cleric at Medical Center; Qom Prosecutor: Legal Case Opened
A video of a confrontation between a woman breastfeeding and a cleric in Qom led to the arrest of the mother and clinic staff. The…
A Human Rights Organization Reports: Iran Ranks First in Executing Women Worldwide
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported that Iran executed at least 22 women in 2023, the highest number since 2014, highlighting severe human rights violations…
Hengaw: At Least 22 Women Executed and 325 Women Activists Arrested in Iran Last Year
In 2023, at least 22 women were executed and 325 women activists arrested in Iran, highlighting severe violations of women's rights. The Hengaw Human Rights…
Zahra Rahnavard: The Answer to Women's Quest for Freedom is Not Bullets
Zahra Rahnavard criticizes the Iranian government for its indifference to women's rights and the suffering of flood victims in Sistan and Baluchestan. She emphasizes that…
Exclusive: Shirin Neshat's Photo Exhibition 'Anger' at the Berlin Photography Museum
Shirin Neshat's exhibition 'Anger' opened in Berlin, highlighting the struggles of Iranian women against censorship and discrimination. The exhibition coincides with International Women's Day and…
Three Iranians Charged with Immigration Fraud in Canada
Three Iranians have been charged with immigration fraud in Canada, targeting the Iranian-Canadian community. The suspects allegedly defrauded victims of over $40,000 by promising visa…
Yulia Navalnaya, Wife of Late Russian Opposition Leader, Urges Voters to Choose Anyone but Putin
Yulia Navalnaya calls on Russian citizens to vote against Putin in the upcoming presidential elections, emphasizing the need for political change. Her message follows the…
Risk of Eye Removal for Amir Shah Velayati Due to Continued Imprisonment
Amir Shah Velayati, a political prisoner and victim of the protests against Mahsa Amini's death, faces the risk of losing his left eye due to…
Jamshid Andalibi, Renowned Iranian Ney Player, Passes Away
Jamshid Andalibi, a celebrated Iranian ney player, died at 66 from cardiac arrest. His contributions to Iranian music, including collaborations on significant projects, have left…
Russian Communist Party Calls for Investigation into Possible Western Interference in Stalin's Death
The Communist Party of Russia has called for an investigation into the potential involvement of Western intelligence in Joseph Stalin's death in 1953. This request…
Dena Lanjabadi, civil activist in Marivan, deprived of lawyer access and family visits
Dena Lanjabadi, a civil activist from Marivan, has been detained for two weeks without access to a lawyer or family visits, raising concerns about her…
Security Forces Prevent Mawlawi Abdolhamid from Visiting Flood-Affected Areas
Mawlawi Abdolhamid and his family were blocked by security forces from visiting flood-affected areas in Sistan and Baluchestan, leading to public outcry and the release…
Judiciary Opposes Temporary Release of Sharifeh Mohammadi
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, has been detained for 86 days and recently met her family for the first time. Despite being in Lakan Prison,…