February 2016
Prison Sentences for Three Iranian Artists Confirmed
Three Iranian artists, Mehdi Rajabian, Yousef Emadi, and Hossein Rajabian, have had their prison sentences confirmed by the Tehran Court of Appeals for charges related…
Airbus Executive's Advice to Banks: Don't Fear Investing in Iran
An Airbus executive urged European banks to invest in Iran, highlighting government interest in resuming trade. However, fears stemming from past U.S. sanctions and penalties…
Armed Forces General Staff: Reduction of Military Service Exemption from Eight to Five Years in 2016 is Off the Table
The Iranian Armed Forces General Staff has confirmed that the proposed reduction of military service absence from eight to five years is not going to…
Landlords in Kerman and Dog Ownership Fines
The Kerman city council has approved a regulation imposing fines on dog owners and prohibiting sheep keeping in urban areas. This decision has sparked backlash…
UN Calls on Iran to Reform Criminal Laws and Marriage Regulations for Girls
The UN has urged Iran to amend its laws regarding the marriage and punishment of underage girls, highlighting severe legal discrepancies and human rights violations.…