April 2016
Jannati: All Perpetrators of the Attack on the Saudi Embassy are in Prison
Ali Jannati announced that all individuals involved in the attack on the Saudi embassy in Tehran are currently imprisoned, following widespread condemnation from Iranian officials.…
Motahari: Ahmadinejad's Candidacy for Presidency Conditional on Trial
Ali Motahari has stated that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad must face trial for his actions during his presidency before he can run for office again. Ahmadinejad's potential…
Omid Kokabi and the 'Unacceptable' Accusations
Omid Kokabi, a postdoctoral student, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on espionage charges, which his lawyer and supporters claim are unfounded. He…
Parliament's Involvement in the Case of Domestic Torture of Azam and Her Daughters in Mashhad
The Iranian parliament is addressing the case of Azam, a woman who was tortured for 21 days by her husband along with her two daughters…
Kokabi's Lawyer: Basic Medical Services Have Long Been Denied to Him
Omid Kokabi, a physicist imprisoned in Iran, has been denied essential medical care, leading to severe health issues, including kidney cancer. His lawyer argues that…
Ejei: The Police's Unseen Patrols Are Correct, But Their Method Is Debatable
Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the spokesperson for Iran's judiciary, acknowledged the police's initiative to address visible crimes through unseen patrols but criticized their methods and the…
A Killer in Iran Saved from Execution for the Second Time
Nader, a prisoner in Iran, was spared execution for the second time after killing Mohsen in a prison altercation over a financial dispute. His forgiveness…
Cancellation of Ahmadinejad's Speech and Two Former Ministers
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's planned speeches in Malard and Ahvaz were canceled due to opposition from local authorities, reflecting ongoing tensions in Iranian politics. The cancellations also…
European Union Extends Human Rights Sanctions Against 82 Iranian Officials
The European Union has extended sanctions against 82 Iranian officials for human rights violations until 2017, despite recent diplomatic progress on Iran's nuclear program. Key…
Shahindokht Molaverdi Summoned to Court
Shahindokht Molaverdi, Iran's Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, has been summoned to court regarding her comments about mass executions in Sistan and Baluchestan.…
The Death Sentence for Babak Zanjani Has Been Communicated to His Lawyer
Babak Zanjani, an Iranian businessman, has been sentenced to death for corruption related to oil sales. His lawyer has received the verdict and noted that…
Zanjani's Lawyer: My Client's Associates Refuse to Return Assets After Death Sentence
Babak Zanjani's lawyer claims that his client's associates are refusing to return his assets following his death sentence, citing greed and a desire to keep…