November 2015
Ali Motahari: We Will Likely Have a Better Situation in the Upcoming Parliamentary Elections
Ali Motahari expressed optimism about the upcoming parliamentary elections, citing improvements in the Guardian Council's composition. He criticized the disqualification of candidates based on their…
Motahari: We are concerned that the arrests of journalists may be related to the elections
Ali Motahari expressed concerns that recent arrests of journalists in Iran may be intended to instill fear before upcoming elections, reminiscent of tactics used in…
Mehr: The Mission of Detained Journalists is 'Selling the Homeland for Fixed Salaries'
Iranian news agency Mehr has accused recently detained journalists of espionage and being part of a foreign-influenced network. The report claims these journalists were involved…
Iran's Military Commander: Infiltrators Want to Open the Door for America in the Country
A senior Iranian military official warns against 'infiltrators' who seek to improve relations with the U.S. following the nuclear agreement. This rhetoric follows recent arrests…
Senior IRGC Commander Threatens Those Who Question 'Infiltration'
Yadollah Javani, a senior IRGC official, threatened those who question the reality of infiltration in Iran, defending recent arrests of journalists. This comes in the…
Interior Minister: The Judiciary is Set to Present Documents Regarding Arrests
Iran's Interior Minister announced that the Judiciary will present documents related to the recent arrests of journalists, which have drawn criticism for their handling by…
Rouhani: From Some Publications, You Can Tell Who Will Be Arrested Tomorrow
Hassan Rouhani criticized certain media outlets for predicting arrests and acting as secret police, emphasizing the need for clear press laws. His comments come amid…
Media-Security Activities of the IRGC Against Journalists
The Basij News Agency, affiliated with the IRGC, has launched a campaign against journalists, accusing them of espionage and anti-revolutionary activities. This campaign coincides with…
Special HIV Prevention Services for Sexual Assault Victims in Iran
The Iranian government has initiated special HIV prevention services for sexual assault victims across all provinces. This comes amid widespread criticism of recent arrests 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…
IRGC Expert: Detained Journalists Were Linked to Western Spy Networks
An IRGC intelligence expert has claimed that recently detained journalists in Iran are linked to Western espionage networks, alleging that they were part of a…
Graffiti Against the Government in Tehran
Three journalists have been arrested in Iran, accused of 'cultural infiltration' linked to Western governments, amidst a backdrop of increasing government scrutiny and public dissent.…
Continued Arrests of Journalists in Iran by the IRGC Intelligence
The IRGC has arrested several journalists in Iran, claiming they are linked to Western governments. This crackdown follows a warning from IRGC commanders about U.S.…
IRGC: We Have Arrested Members of Western Governments' Infiltration Network
The IRGC has announced the arrest of several individuals allegedly linked to a Western infiltration network, specifically tied to the US and UK. This comes…
Sale of 80,000 Square Meters of Forbidden Land in Abbasabad
The Iranian government has begun the process of collecting centrifuges from Natanz as part of the JCPOA implementation, amidst criticism from hardline factions questioning the…
Detention of Eisa Saharkhiz and Ehsan Mazandarani
Eisa Saharkhiz and Ehsan Mazandarani, both journalists, were arrested in Tehran on November 2, 2023, by the IRGC. Saharkhiz faces charges related to anti-regime propaganda,…