February 2024
Judiciary: Punishment for Violating Mandatory Hijab is 'Final and Non-Appealable'; Sina Yousefi: It's an Extralegal Interpretation of the Law
The Iranian Judiciary has declared that punishments for violating mandatory hijab are final and non-appealable, which legal expert Sina Yousefi argues is an extralegal interpretation…
Two Years After Death in Prison; Lawyer of Sasan Niknaf: Court Found Two Doctors of Fashafouyeh Prison Responsible for My Client's Death
Sasan Niknaf, a political prisoner who died in Fashafouyeh Prison, was found to have had his death caused by negligence from prison doctors, who were…
Amnesty International Calls for 'Immediate' Release of Abbas Vahidiyan and Provision of Medical Care
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Abbas Vahidiyan, a political activist imprisoned in Iran, who is suffering from serious health issues without…
Ibrahim Firouzi, Christian convert and former political prisoner, dies of 'heart attack'
Ibrahim Firouzi, a Christian convert and former political prisoner in Iran, has died at 38, reportedly from a heart attack, though some consider his death…
Tehran Appeals Court Confirms Sentences of 5 Political Defendants to Imprisonment and Fines
The Tehran Appeals Court has confirmed sentences for five political defendants, including three family members, totaling twelve years in prison and fines. This case highlights…
HRANA: Mohammad Hossein Sepehri Remains in Detention Without Clarity
Mohammad Hossein Sepehri has been detained for nearly 150 days without clarity on his status, raising concerns among his family. His brother, Asghar Sepehri, reported…
Journalist Fined; Hadi Kasai-Zadeh: 'I Was Imprisoned Next to the Toilet'
Hadi Kasai-Zadeh, a journalist in Iran, has been fined for revealing his inhumane prison conditions. His conviction highlights the ongoing repression of press freedom in…
Narges Mansouri, Political Prisoner, Sentenced to 3 Years in a New Case
Narges Mansouri, a political prisoner in Iran, has been sentenced to 3 years in prison on charges of propaganda against the regime. Her lawyer claims…
Atifeh Chaharmahalian's Case Closed
Atifeh Chaharmahalian, a poet and member of the Iranian Writers' Association, announced that her legal case has been closed after a review with her lawyer.…
Pressure on Families Seeking Justice; Mehrdad Bakhtiari to be Tried in Karaj Revolutionary Court
Mehrdad Bakhtiari, uncle of Poya Bakhtiari who was killed during the 2019 protests, is set to face trial in Karaj. The Bakhtiari family has faced…
Three-Year Imprisonment Sentence Issued for Azad Amini, Civil Activist from Saqqez
Azad Amini, a civil activist from Saqqez, has been sentenced to three years in prison for participating in gatherings against internal security. His case highlights…
Shirko Hajazi, Head of Saqqez Football Association, Sentenced to 73 Months in Prison
Shirko Hajazi, a civil activist and former head of the Saqqez Football Association, has been sentenced to over six years in prison for charges related…
Preliminary Verdict Issued for the Murder of Mehrjouyi; Death Sentence for Main Accused and 36 Years Imprisonment for Others
A preliminary verdict has been issued in the murder case of Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjouyi and his wife, with the main accused receiving a death…
Human Rights Media Reports Death Sentence for Sunni Cleric Mamosta Mohammad Khodrnejad
Mamosta Mohammad Khodrnejad, a Sunni cleric, has been sentenced to death for criticizing the Iranian government's treatment of protesters during the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement.…
Increased Competition in the Electric Vehicle Market; Tesla Reduces Prices in the U.S. After Germany
Tesla has announced temporary price reductions for its Model Y vehicles in the U.S. following similar cuts in Germany, amidst increasing competition from cheaper electric…
The Judiciary of the Islamic Republic Condemns Ahmad Ali Khani, Environmental Activist, to Pay a Fine
Ahmad Ali Khani, an environmental activist, has been fined 240 million rials after being arrested for planting a tree on the grave of Nika Shakeri.…
Lawyer of the Victims' Families Emphasizes Deficiencies in the Case: I Am Not Optimistic About the Court's Ruling
Manoush Manouchehri, the lawyer for the families of the victims of Dariush Mehrjui and Vahideh Mohammadi-Far, criticized the court's handling of the case, citing numerous…
Tehran Appeals Court Confirms Prison Sentences for Asadollah Fakhimi and Houri Khanpour
The Tehran Appeals Court has confirmed prison sentences for human rights activists Asadollah Fakhimi and Houri Khanpour, totaling eight years. They were convicted on charges…
Zelensky Issues Order to Establish Separate Military Unit for Drones in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ordered the establishment of a separate military unit for drones, highlighting their critical role in the ongoing conflict with Russia.…
The 'Third Publishing' Branch in Tehran Unsealed
The 'Third Publishing' bookstore in Tehran was unsealed after a 48-hour closure due to alleged violations of mandatory hijab laws. This incident reflects ongoing tensions…