June 2023
New Claim by Mehdi Taj: National Security Council Approves Women's Entry into Stadiums
Mehdi Taj, head of the Iranian Football Federation, claims that the National Security Council has approved women's entry into stadiums, marking a significant development in…
New Case Filed Against Imprisoned Lawyer for Informing About Pressures and Threats Against Detainees
A new case has been filed against imprisoned lawyer Mohammad Najafi for informing about threats against detained protesters. Najafi has faced multiple legal challenges for…
Exclusive | Vahid Shia-Zadeh's Mother: My Son Was Killed by 'Police Gunfire' Not 'In an Accident'
Vahid Shia-Zadeh's mother claims her son was killed by police gunfire rather than in an accident, detailing the aftermath of his death and the pressure…
Former Deputy Director of the International Atomic Energy Agency Urges Iran to Facilitate 'Verification'
Olli Heinonen, former deputy director of the IAEA, called on Iran to facilitate verification of its nuclear activities amid criticisms of its lack of cooperation.…
Nazila Maroufian Fired Due to Her Account of 'Special Forces Encounter' from Her Workplace
Nazila Maroufian, a journalist previously imprisoned for interviewing Mahsa Amini's father, was fired from her new newspaper job after revealing her experience of harassment by…
Protest Against Years of Systematic Abuse; An Excuse for the Arrest of an Artist
Athena Farghadani, an Iranian artist and activist, has been arrested again after protesting against systematic harassment by security forces. Her lawyer claims she is innocent…
Death of Former Political Prisoner Under Unclear Circumstances; Body of Sepideh Farhan Found at Her Home in Karaj
Sepideh Farhan, a former political prisoner and civil activist, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her home in Karaj. Her family is awaiting forensic…
PEN America Calls for Immediate Release of Iranian Cartoonist Atena Farghadani
PEN America has condemned the arrest of Iranian cartoonist Atena Farghadani and called for her immediate release following her detention for a satirical cartoon. The…
Protesting Actor Says Goodbye to Art; Hengameh Ghaziani Announces Retirement from Acting
Hengameh Ghaziani, a prominent Iranian actress, announced her retirement from acting amid ongoing protests in Iran. She previously removed her hijab and faced arrest for…
The Primary Court Issued a Murder Conviction for the Accused in the Killing of Mehran Samak
A military court convicted Jafar Javanmardi, the police commander in Bandar Anzali, of murder in the case of Mehran Samak, a 27-year-old protester killed during…
Pressure on Nahid Shirpich, mother of Pouya Bakhtiari, in Zanjan Prison: Phone and visitation rights cut
Nahid Shirpich, the mother of Pouya Bakhtiari, has been denied phone and visitation rights while imprisoned in Zanjan for protesting against the Iranian authorities. She…
Teenagers Dance on Anniversary of Khomeini's Death; Khamenei Calls Protesters 'Ignorant, Malicious, and Foot Soldiers' of the Enemy
On the anniversary of Khomeini's death, Khamenei condemned nationwide protests, labeling participants as ignorant and malicious while defending state repression. Meanwhile, videos surfaced of teenagers…
Narges Mohammadi Warns About the Condition of Nahid Taghavi, Dual National Prisoner: Pain Has Overwhelmed Her
Narges Mohammadi has raised alarms about the deteriorating health of Nahid Taghavi, a 68-year-old dual national prisoner, who is suffering from severe pain and health…
Simultaneous Pressure from Family and the Islamic Republic on Sepideh Roshno: They Say 'Give Up'
Sepideh Roshno, a civil activist against mandatory hijab, revealed the intense pressure from both the Islamic Republic and her family, urging her to abandon her…