August 2023
Human Rights Organization Report: At Least 69 Executions in August
A report by Hrana indicates that at least 69 executions were carried out in Iran in August, with many going unreported by authorities. The report…
Imam of Zahedan: The Arrest of the Imam of Rask Will Lead to Increased Discontent
Molavi Abdulhamid condemned the arrest of Molavi Fathi Mohammad Naqshbandi, warning it would increase public discontent. Naqshbandi was arrested on charges related to his criticism…
Amnesty International: Harassment of Families of Deceased Protesters Must End
Amnesty International has called for an end to the harassment of families of individuals unlawfully killed during protests in Iran, urging global action to hold…
Nazila Maroufian, the protesting journalist, re-arrested; Rajanews declares her crime as 'clear norm-breaking'
Nazila Maroufian, a journalist recently released from prison, was re-arrested while trying to retrieve her phone. Rajanews claims her arrest is due to 'clear norm-breaking.'…
Wall Street Journal: Iran Reduces Accumulation Rate of 'Highly Enriched Uranium'; White House: We Do Not Confirm but Welcome It
The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran has reduced the speed of its accumulation of highly enriched uranium, which the White House welcomed but did…
CNN: The Framework for 'Dual National Prisoner Exchange' is Separate from 'Nuclear Agreement Negotiations'
CNN reports that the U.S. and Iran are negotiating the release of American prisoners separately from nuclear talks. The Biden administration is focused on bringing…
Atakeh Rajabi Refuses to Give Commitment; Investigator Announced Indictment Will Be Issued
Atakeh Rajabi, a teachers' union activist, has been summoned to court and refused to give a commitment to refrain from actions deemed disruptive to the…
Yasser Rahmani-Rad Charged with 'Spreading Falsehoods and Disturbing Public Minds' in Khorramabad Prosecutor's Office
Yasser Rahmani-Rad, a doctor in Iran, has been charged with spreading falsehoods after criticizing the government on social media. His case highlights the ongoing repression…
Hangameh Ghaziani Emphasizes Maintaining Previous Stances; I Have Not Accepted Any Performance Project for a Year
Iranian actress Hangameh Ghaziani has reiterated her commitment to her stance against the regime by announcing her retirement from acting, stating she has not accepted…