May 2023
Filtering Has Not Stopped Iranians' Presence in Cyberspace; Over 50% of People Are Active on Social Media
Despite the filtering of major social media platforms in Iran, millions of users remain active, with significant engagement on Instagram and Twitter. The report highlights…
The Guardian's Report on the Brutal Suppression of Female Journalists in Iran: 40% Were Women
The Guardian reports on the brutal suppression of female journalists in Iran, highlighting the cases of Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, who are imprisoned for…
Open Data Iran: The Number of Religious Seminaries in Iran is 5 Times Greater than Universities
A recent study by 'Open Data Iran' reveals that Iran has five times more religious seminaries than public universities, with significant funding allocated to these…
Protests by Hospital Workers and Retirees in Various Cities in Iran
Workers, retirees, and hospital staff across Iran protested against new regulations increasing the retirement age and removing job benefits. The protests highlight growing discontent over…
Preventing Mona Bakhtiari from Meeting Her Mother Nahid Shirpishah Due to Being 'Bakhtiari'
Mona Bakhtiari was denied a visit with her mother in Zanjan prison due to her Bakhtiari ethnicity, highlighting ongoing repression against families of protest victims…
Government's Strong Reaction to 'Proposal in Hafezieh'; Users: 'Should We Have Children Empty-Handed?'
The Iranian government reacted strongly to a marriage proposal at the Hafezieh complex in Shiraz, arresting two managers and banning another from office. Social media…
Abdolfazl Amirataei, 16-Year-Old Protester, Finally Passed Away After 8 Months of Hardship
Abdolfazl Amirataei, a 16-year-old protester who suffered severe injuries from a tear gas canister during protests, has died after months in a coma. His case…
Iraq Protests Reduction of Gas Exports from Iran; Islamic Republic Claims Technical Reasons
Iraq is protesting a significant reduction in gas exports from Iran, which is impacting its electricity production and causing potential crises during the summer. The…
Statement from Families of Victims in Iran: Stop Executions
Over eighty families of victims in Iran have issued a statement demanding an end to executions, highlighting the ongoing violence against protesters. They call for…
Prince Reza Pahlavi: Prisoner Exchange with the Islamic Republic Encourages More Hostage-Taking
Prince Reza Pahlavi criticized the recent prisoner exchange between Iran and Belgium, claiming it encourages the Islamic Republic's hostage-taking and terrorism. The exchange involved Belgian…
Analytical Report: Iran's Steel Industry Lags Behind Neighboring Countries
Iran's steel industry, once a regional leader, is now lagging behind neighbors like Turkey, with a 40% lower production capacity. Despite increased domestic production over…
Escalating Dollar Shortage Crisis; Iranian Foreign Minister Requests 'Banking Cooperation' from Iraq
Iran's Foreign Minister has requested increased banking cooperation with Iraq amidst a growing dollar shortage crisis. Despite previous promises regarding the release of frozen Iranian…
European Parliament Representative: 80% of Iran's Economy and Trade is Controlled by the Revolutionary Guard
Anna Fotyga, a member of the European Parliament, highlighted that 80% of Iran's economy is controlled by the Revolutionary Guard and called for renewed international…
Release of the music video 'Gray'; Khashayar Golami: This work is about Iranians who have remained silent during recent protests
Khashayar Golami released a music video titled 'Gray' addressing Iranians who have remained silent during protests. He emphasizes understanding their fears and the dire situation…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Urges Iran to Decriminalize 'Mandatory Hijab Laws'
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called on Iran to stop executions and decriminalize mandatory hijab laws amid increasing harassment of women. The…
French Citizen Taken Hostage Hospitalized After Release from Islamic Republic Prison
Benjamin Brier, a French citizen recently released from an Iranian prison, has been hospitalized for recovery after a lengthy hunger strike. He expressed concern for…
Large Gathering of Citizens in Abadan on the Anniversary of the Metropol Tower Collapse
Citizens gathered in Abadan to commemorate the victims of the Metropol Tower collapse on its first anniversary, despite police roadblocks. The event highlighted ongoing frustrations…
Senator Jim Risch: The Position of the Islamic Republic as a 'Detestable Element' in the Global Community is Being Established
Senator Jim Risch condemned the recent executions of protesters in Iran, asserting that they solidify the Islamic Republic's status as a detestable entity globally. He…
Protests Likely to Intensify as Inflation Control Promises Fail; Workers Seek Wage Increases
Ali Khodaei, a member of Iran's Supreme Labor Council, criticizes the government's failure to control inflation and calls for wage increases to match inflation rates.…
Special Human Rights Peace Award Given to Iranian Teachers' Union Coordination Council; Islamic Republic Protests
The Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers' Trade Unions received the Special Human Rights Peace Award for their advocacy against the Iranian government's repression of teachers.…
Statement by 174 Civil Activists: Executions are 'Organized State Murder'
174 civil activists in Iran condemned the recent executions of three protesters, labeling them as organized state murder and demanding the immediate abolition of the…
Judiciary Unveils 'Hijab and Chastity' Bill; Increased Penalties for Prominent Figures Opposing Mandatory Hijab
The Iranian Judiciary has unveiled a new bill aimed at enforcing mandatory hijab laws, proposing increased penalties for violations, especially among public figures. The bill…
Mowlavi Abdolhamid: These Executions are 'Painful'
Mowlavi Abdolhamid condemned the recent executions of three defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case, calling them painful and urging for a halt to executions in…
Analytical Report: The Annual Cost of Enforcing Hijab Equals the Wages of Millions of Workers in Iran
The Open Data Iran database estimates that enforcing mandatory hijab costs Iranian society between 40 to 45 trillion tomans annually, equivalent to the wages of…
US Reaction to Politico Report: No Changes Made, All Options on the Table
The US State Department reaffirmed that all options remain on the table for nuclear negotiations with Iran, responding to a Politico report suggesting progress in…
Another Broadcaster from State Media Migrates; Zhila Amirshahi Moves to Canada Without Mandatory Hijab
Zhila Amirshahi, a veteran broadcaster from Iran's state media, has migrated to Canada, announcing her move in a video without the mandatory hijab. This migration…
Amnesty International: 70% of Executions in the Middle East and North Africa in 2022 Took Place in Iran
Amnesty International reported that Iran accounted for 70% of executions in the Middle East and North Africa in 2022, with a significant increase in executions…
Night Protest Outside Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan to Prevent Executions; Gunfire Directed at Protesters
Protests erupted outside Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan as citizens gathered to prevent the imminent execution of three defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case. Government forces…
A Member of Parliament Announced; Water Reserves in Sistan and Baluchestan Only Last for the Next Two Months
A parliamentary member has warned that water reserves in Sistan and Baluchestan will be depleted in two months, risking a humanitarian crisis for the region's…
An Academic Official: Iran's Fertility Rate is Falling to the Lowest Level in Western Asia
Iran's population growth rate has fallen to below one percent, with predictions of negative growth and an aging population in the coming decades. This situation…
Human Rights Watch Condemns Increase in Executions in Iran and Calls for Global Action
Human Rights Watch condemned the increase in executions in Iran, noting over 60 executions since last month, including an Iranian-Swedish citizen. The organization criticized the…
Islamic Republic Announces Release of French-Irish Citizen from Prison in Mashhad
Bernard Filan, a French-Irish citizen arrested in Iran for allegedly gathering security information during protests, has been released on humanitarian grounds. His release follows a…
Continued Hunger Strike in Protest Against Illegal Arrests and Harsh Prison Conditions; Two Detained Teachers on Hunger Strike
Several Iranian teachers have gone on hunger strike to protest illegal arrests and harsh prison conditions, with two teachers, Farzad Safi-Khanpour and Atekeh Rajabi, specifically…
Call on the International Community to Halt Executions in Iran; Reaction from French Parliament Representatives
Six female political prisoners in Iran have urged the international community to intervene against mass executions by the Iranian government. In response, approximately 50 French…
Analytical Report: 'Energy Transition' and Iran's Future Position in the Global Energy Arena
The Iranian government's neglect of energy resource changes is threatening its economy, while other countries invest in renewable energy. Iran, despite having the largest oil…
Telecommunications Pensioners Gather in 16 Cities; Security Forces Prevent Assembly in Tehran
Telecommunications pensioners protested in 16 cities across Iran, demanding better benefits and the implementation of regulations, while security forces prevented a gathering in Tehran. The…
International Coalition of Filmmakers at Risk Calls for Lifting Travel Ban on Mohammad Rasoulof
The international coalition "Filmmakers at Risk" is calling for the Iranian government to lift the travel ban on filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, a prominent critic of…
Forced Burial of Baha'i Deceased in Khavaran; Baha'i Community: It's Ruthless
The Baha'i International Community condemned the Iranian government's forced burial of Baha'i deceased without family consent, highlighting recent cases in Khavaran cemetery. This situation underscores…
Reuters Analytical Report: Iran's Nuclear Crisis at Risk of 'Reignition'
The Reuters report highlights the renewed risk of the Iranian nuclear crisis as the U.S. and its European allies warn Iran against enriching uranium to…
New Ranking by Reporters Without Borders on Media Freedom; Iran at the Bottom
Reporters Without Borders has ranked Iran 177th out of 180 countries in media freedom for 2023, highlighting severe repression and censorship faced by journalists. The…
Summoning of Several Artists Opposing Mandatory Hijab; Tehran Prosecutor Threatens Them with Arrest
Tehran's prosecutor has summoned several artists for opposing mandatory hijab and threatened them with arrest if they do not comply. This crackdown follows a speech…
Continued Strike of Project Workers; Several Contractors in South Pars Arrested
Project and contract workers in Iran are continuing their strike over demands for significant wage increases and better working conditions, leading to their return home…
The 'Multiple Price' Bread Dilemma for People in Iran
Iran is facing a bread pricing crisis with multiple official rates and rising costs. The head of the Sangak bread union has warned of an…
Submission of the Bill on 'Conducting Gatherings and Marches' to Parliament; Increase in Restrictions
The Iranian government has submitted a bill to parliament aimed at regulating gatherings and marches, which critics argue will impose further restrictions on the right…
Research Report: 'Cheap Oil' is the Reason for China's Support of the Iranian Government
A research report reveals that Iran's economic crisis has led to increased dependence on illegal oil sales to China, which now constitutes about 70% of…