August 2018
Trial of 19 Individuals for Allegedly Causing 2500 Billion Toman Damage to the Currency System
A trial has commenced for 19 individuals accused of causing significant damage to Iran's currency system, totaling 2500 billion tomans. The judiciary is taking a…
Deputy of Qom Seminary: The Majority of the Seminary Does Not Support Rouhani's Government
Mohammad Hassan Nabavi, a deputy of the Qom Seminary, stated that the majority of the seminary does not support President Rouhani's government and denied involvement…
Legal Case Formed Regarding Anti-Government Gathering in Qom and Remarks by a Mourner in Tehran
A legal case has been opened regarding threats made during an anti-government gathering in Qom and repeated by a mourner in Tehran. The judiciary is…
September 2018 Human Rights Developments in Iran
In September 2018, multiple human rights violations were reported in Iran, including the arrests of environmental activists, Baha'i students, and political figures. The judiciary announced…
News Summary for Monday, August 20
On August 20, 2018, Iranian judiciary chief Sadeq Larijani announced the arrest of 120 individuals for economic corruption amid ongoing currency market fluctuations. Additionally, efforts…
Iranian Police Announce Summoning of 850 Individuals in Connection with 'Gold and Currency Market Violations'
Iranian police have summoned 850 individuals in connection with violations in the gold and currency markets amid ongoing economic turmoil. The government attributes these issues…
Introduction of Successor to Detained Currency Deputy of Iran's Central Bank
Gholamreza Panahi has been appointed as the acting head of the currency department of Iran's Central Bank following the arrest of Ahmad Iraqi. This change…
News Summary for Monday, August 6
On August 6, 2018, Iranian officials reported arrests related to economic unrest, with 45 individuals detained for alleged economic disruption. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu praised…
Cyber Police: The Ministry of Industry's Website for Car Order Registration Was Not Hacked
The head of Iran's Cyber Police denied claims that the Ministry of Industry's car order registration website was hacked, countering accusations of illegal car imports.…