November 2015
Iran's Reaction to Bahrain: 'Address Your Deep Internal Problems'
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister criticized Bahrain for summoning the Iranian chargé d'affaires, suggesting that Bahrain should focus on its internal issues. This exchange follows recent…
Utilization of Prisoners in Ardabil for Urban Services in Exchange for Imprisonment Punishment
The Ardabil Municipality will employ some prisoners for urban services as part of a new program under the Islamic Penal Code, allowing for free labor…
The 'Infiltration Stream'; A New Pretext for Repression
Ayatollah Khamenei has intensified rhetoric about 'infiltration' as a pretext for further repression of civil society in Iran, particularly following the arrests of journalists. This…
Putin's Spokesman: The Quran Gifted to Ayatollah Khamenei is a Model of an Ancient Version
During Vladimir Putin's visit to Iran, he gifted Ayatollah Khamenei a Quran believed to be a model of an ancient version kept in Russia. This…
The Office of Ayatollah Sanei in Najafabad, Isfahan Set on Fire
The office of Ayatollah Yousef Sanei in Najafabad was attacked and set on fire by unknown individuals demanding its closure. This incident follows months of…
Response of Reporters Without Borders to the New Wave of 'Arrests, Summons, and Threats' Against Journalists
Reporters Without Borders condemned the arrest of four journalists in Iran and reported that others have been summoned or threatened. The Iranian government, particularly the…
Wall Street Journal: Cyber Attack by IRGC on US State Department
The Wall Street Journal reports that the IRGC has hacked the emails and personal pages of US State Department officials, linking these attacks to the…