July 2017
11 Percent of Iran's Population is 'Completely Illiterate'
Ali Baqerzadeh, head of Iran's Literacy Movement Organization, reports that 11% of the population is completely illiterate, with nearly 9 million individuals affected. Despite a…
Friday Prayer at Al-Aqsa Amidst Heavy Israeli Security Measures
Tens of thousands of Palestinians attended Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque amid heavy Israeli security, reflecting ongoing tensions and recent clashes. The situation remains volatile,…
Netanyahu Calls for Death Penalty for Palestinians Responsible for Killing Israelis
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has called for the death penalty for Palestinians involved in the murder of Israeli citizens, following a brutal attack on the…
Meeting with Amin Afsharnadari
Amin Afsharnadari, a 31-year-old Christian convert, has been imprisoned for 11 months after being arrested during a gathering with friends. He was sentenced to 15…
Meeting with Hadi Asgari
Hadi Asgari, a 40-year-old Christian convert, has been imprisoned in Evin for 11 months due to his activities in house churches, facing a ten-year sentence…
Meeting with Ahmadreza Jalali
Ahmadreza Jalali, a 47-year-old doctor and researcher who lived in Sweden, is currently imprisoned in Iran on charges of espionage. His case highlights the treatment…
Tehran-North Freeway Phase Two
The second phase of the Tehran-North freeway has begun construction, aiming to alleviate traffic burdens in Alborz province. Governor Seyyed Hamid Taghavi emphasized the project's…
Meeting with Mohammad Baqer Namazi
Mohammad Baqer Namazi, an 80-year-old Iranian-American, is serving a ten-year sentence in Evin prison after being arrested while visiting Iran to support his imprisoned son.…
Meeting with Habib Sasanian
Habib Sasanian, a civil activist from Ardabil, was arrested in May 2016 and remains in Tabriz prison without his case being addressed for 14 months.…
The 'Destruction' of Earth's Animals Occurring Faster Than Expected
A new study warns that the sixth mass extinction of animal species is occurring faster than expected, with over 30% of vertebrates declining in numbers…
Iran Human Rights Organization: 239 Executions in the Past Six Months
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported 239 executions in Iran over the last six months, with only a fraction reported by official media. A parliamentary…
Meeting with Siamak Namazi
Siamak Namazi, an Iranian-American citizen, has been imprisoned since September 2015 on charges of espionage and collaboration with a hostile government. He went to Iran…
Meeting with Siamak Mirzaei
Siamak Mirzaei, a 37-year-old political prisoner and former student, has faced multiple arrests and is currently imprisoned in Evin Prison. His case highlights the ongoing…