January 2024
Release of 35 Hostages in Exchange for a 35-Day Ceasefire; Mossad Presents Hostage Exchange Plan to Israeli War Cabinet
Israel's Mossad has proposed a plan to release 35 hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a 35-day ceasefire, with potential further negotiations for additional…
Continued Uncertainty Surrounding Sharifeh Mohammadi in Sanandaj Prison; Legal Case Opened Against Her Husband
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, remains incommunicado in Sanandaj prison after being arrested 57 days ago. Her husband, Sirous Fathi, faces legal repercussions for seeking…
Open Letter to Nada Al-Nashif: Avoid 'Commissioned Mission' to Iran
A group of Iranian activists has urged UN official Nada Al-Nashif to cancel or postpone her upcoming trip to Iran, warning that the Iranian government…
Exclusive: Zhila Mostajer Reports That Bank Accounts of Striking Merchants in Mahabad Have Been Frozen
Zhila Mostajer reported that bank accounts of striking merchants in Mahabad have been frozen following protests against the execution of four Kurdish political prisoners. This…
Action Against Execution; Women Political Prisoners in Evin Join Hunger Strike of 10 Prisoners in Qazalhessar
Women political prisoners in Evin prison have joined a hunger strike initiated by 10 political prisoners in Qazalhessar in protest against executions in Iran. This…
Amnesty International Condemns the Execution of Four Kurdish Political Prisoners in Iran 'After a Severely Unjust Secret Trial'
Amnesty International condemned the execution of four Kurdish political prisoners in Iran, citing a severely unjust secret trial. The organization called for international pressure on…
Exclusive | Details of the 'Insanity Project' Against a Political Prisoner; Reza Mohammadi: My Father's Death was a 'Government Murder'
Reza Mohammadi, a political prisoner in Iran, claims his father's death was caused by witnessing his brutal arrest, which he describes as part of a…
One Day After the Warning from the European Troika; The Islamic Republic Announced the Launch of a Satellite and Two Nanosatellites
The Islamic Republic of Iran announced the successful launch of a satellite and two nanosatellites just one day after European powers condemned its actions. The…
Sister of Peyman Farhangian, Imprisoned Labor Activist: My Brother is Held Among Dangerous Criminals
Neda Farhangian has highlighted her brother Peyman Farhangian's difficult imprisonment conditions among dangerous criminals, criticizing his conviction for defending workers' rights. This case reflects the…
Protests Against Executions Continue; Tomaj Salehi and Zeinab Jalalian Join Hunger Strike of Prisoners in Evin
Zeinab Jalalian and Tomaj Salehi are joining a hunger strike in Evin prison alongside 61 other political prisoners in protest against recent executions in Iran.…
UN Experts React to the Execution of Mohammad Qabadolou: The Islamic Republic Must Halt the 'Terrifying Wave' of Executions
UN experts condemned the execution of Mohammad Qabadolou and called for the Iranian government to halt executions, citing unfair trial processes and lack of legal…
Matin Hosseini, a Victim of Eye Injuries from the 2019 Protests, Arrested
Matin Hosseini, who suffered eye injuries during the 2019 protests, was arrested shortly after visiting the grave of Yalda Aghafazli, another victim of state violence.…
Increased Pressure on Azerbaijani Activists; Mokhtar Ebrahimi Arrested and Transferred to Maragheh Prison
Mokhtar Ebrahimi, an Azerbaijani civil activist, was arrested and sentenced to one year in prison for alleged propaganda against the regime, following a previous charge…
UN Special Rapporteurs Express Serious Concern Over 'Intimidation and Harassment' of Lawyers in Iran
UN experts have expressed grave concerns over the intimidation and harassment of lawyers in Iran, particularly in light of increased pressures following the 2022 protests.…
Iran on the Brink of Energy Shortage Despite Vast Energy Reserves
Iran is projected to face a severe energy crisis in the coming decades despite its vast energy reserves. Reports indicate that by 2041, the country…
Lawyer for the Family of Abolfazl Adinehzadeh: Payment of Blood Money Canceled and Case Referred to Military Prosecutor
The lawyer for Abolfazl Adinehzadeh's family announced the cancellation of a blood money payment and the referral of the case to military prosecutors after the…
Statement from 17 Student Groups: We Will Not Tolerate Executions
Seventeen student groups in Iran condemned recent executions and declared their refusal to tolerate such actions, emphasizing solidarity with the families of those sentenced to…
Iran's Coordination Council of Teachers' Unions Warns About the Consequences of Clergy Presence in Schools
The Coordination Council of Teachers' Unions in Iran has warned families about the negative impacts of clergy presence in schools and the continuation of ideological…
Four-Month Prison Sentence for Teacher and Translator Taher Asgarpour Upheld
Taher Asgarpour, a teacher and translator from Alborz province, has had his four-month prison sentence upheld for 'propaganda against the regime.' This case highlights the…
Narges Mohammadi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Other Punishments for the Third Time While in Prison
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist, has been sentenced to additional prison time and various restrictions while imprisoned in Iran.…
An Economist: Decile Classification is a 'New Shop' for the Ministry of Welfare
An economist criticized Iran's economic policies, particularly the decile classification for subsidy recipients, labeling it ineffective and likening it to Venezuela's failed strategies. The Ministry…
Beheshti University Bans Enrollment of Students with Disciplinary Convictions
Beheshti University has implemented a ban on enrolling students with any disciplinary convictions in master's programs. This decision follows a crackdown on students who participated…
Greek Owners of Oil Tanker Seized by the Islamic Republic: Crew is Safe
The Greek-owned oil tanker Saint Nicholas was seized by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, but the crew is reported safe. The U.S. condemned the seizure as…
Iman Hassanvand, a citizen from Khorramabad, died 'under torture' by Tehran's intelligence officers
Iman Hassanvand, a 30-year-old citizen from Khorramabad, died in custody after allegedly being tortured by Tehran's intelligence officers. His death follows a pattern of human…
Shervin Hajipour, singer of the protest song 'Baraye', summoned to court again
Shervin Hajipour, the singer of the protest song 'Baraye', has been summoned to court again, expressing his concerns about ongoing legal pressures. He reflects on…
Annual Report by Human Rights Watch: Iranian Government Continues 'Repressive Tyranny'
Human Rights Watch's annual report criticizes the Iranian government for its ongoing repression of dissent and punitive measures against women opposing mandatory hijab, highlighting over…
The U.S. Condemns the Islamic Republic's 'Apparent Seizure' of a Ship
The U.S. condemned Iran's seizure of the Greek-owned oil tanker Saint Nicholas, demanding its immediate release. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region and…
Closure of 11 Businesses in Isfahan Due to Sale of Unconventional Foreign Clothing
The Isfahan police closed 11 businesses for selling foreign clothing deemed unconventional. This crackdown is part of a broader effort by the Iranian government to…
Narges Mohammadi Praises Roya Hashemti's 'Resistance'; The Whips That Struck You Were the Whips of Despotism on the Body of Freedom
Narges Mohammadi praised Roya Hashemti's resistance to mandatory hijab after Hashemti was sentenced to 74 lashes for her defiance. The incident has sparked widespread criticism…
Death of a Military Officer in Attack on a Post in Rask; 'Jish al-Adl' Claims Responsibility
A military officer was killed in an attack by the militant group 'Jish al-Adl' on a border post in Rask County, Sistan and Baluchestan. This…
Danish Appeals Court Confirms Conviction of Three Iranians on Terrorism Charges
A Danish appeals court confirmed the conviction of three Iranians linked to a separatist group for terrorism-related charges, including gathering intelligence for Saudi Arabia. They…
Gaza Officials: Two Journalists Killed in Israeli Airstrike
Two Palestinian journalists were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza while reporting. Al Jazeera condemned the attack as deliberate and called for accountability from…
Deep Recession in the Housing Market; Buying and Selling at Lowest Levels
The Iranian housing market is experiencing a severe recession, with transactions plummeting to 3,000 per month, a 70% decrease from previous years. This situation is…
Government Unable to Control Price Increases; Live Cattle Prices Rise Again
The Iranian government is facing challenges in controlling rising meat prices, with live cattle prices increasing significantly. This has led to a situation where 35%…
Government Reduces Permissible Water Consumption Ceiling in Tehran
The Iranian government has reduced the permissible water consumption limit in Tehran due to ongoing drought and rising water consumption. Households exceeding the new limit…
Argentina Arrests Three Citizens from Lebanon and Syria on Suspicion of Terrorism Links
Argentina has arrested three individuals from Lebanon and Syria on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack. The arrests follow recent intelligence regarding a Hezbollah-linked terrorist…
Exclusive; Slavine: The Kerman Explosions Indicate a Rift in the Intelligence Apparatus of the Islamic Republic
The Kerman explosions during the anniversary of Qassem Soleimani's death reflect a significant rift in Iran's intelligence apparatus, suggesting unpreparedness for such attacks. Barbara Slavin…
Exclusive; Khaled Pirzadeh's Health Deteriorates After Eight Days of Hunger Strike in Evin Prison
Khaled Pirzadeh, a political prisoner and former bodybuilding champion, is facing severe health issues after eight days of hunger strike in Evin Prison, protesting the…
Zartosht Ahmadi Raghb's Message from Prison: The Government Will Sink into the 'Quagmire It Created'
Zartosht Ahmadi Raghb, a political prisoner, has condemned the Iranian government's judicial practices and called for an end to executions and a boycott of elections.…
Spanish Citizen Who Was Imprisoned for 15 Months After Visiting 'Mahsa's Grave' Returns to Spain
Santiago Sánchez Cogedor, a Spanish citizen detained in Iran for 15 months on espionage charges after visiting Mahsa Amini's grave, has returned to Spain. His…
Ahmadreza Radan Announced the Increase of the 'Rapid Police' Motor Fleet
Ahmadreza Radan announced the addition of 1,000 motorcycles to the Tehran police fleet to enhance security amid rising protests. Critics argue this move is primarily…
Head of the Union of Scientific Energy Associations of Iran: We Will Soon Lose One Phase of South Pars Annually
Hashim Arrouyi warns that without necessary investments, Iran will lose one phase of the South Pars gas field annually starting in 2025, which could severely…
The Islamic Republic Begins the New Year with Executions; Human Rights Organizations Report High Execution Rates from Last Year
The Islamic Republic of Iran has begun the new year with multiple executions, including five individuals for armed robbery and seven for drug trafficking. Human…