September 2023
Anniversary of 'Bloody Friday in Zahedan'; Merchants Strike in Sistan and Baluchestan
On the anniversary of 'Bloody Friday' in Zahedan, protests and strikes occurred in various cities of Sistan and Baluchestan, with citizens demanding justice and confronting…
Mowlavi Abdolhamid on the Anniversary of 'Bloody Friday': Solve People's Problems to Achieve National Unity
Mowlavi Abdolhamid commemorated the first anniversary of the Bloody Friday massacre, calling for justice and national unity through addressing the people's grievances. He criticized the…
Farhad Sabetan to Voice of America: The Closure of Baha'i Businesses is a Sign of Government's 'Economic Suppression'
Farhad Sabetan, spokesperson for the Baha'i World Community, highlighted the closure of Baha'i businesses in Iran as a sign of economic suppression by the government.…
Guardian: Iranian Drone Shipments to Moscow Have Decreased; Islamic Republic Supplies Russia's Needs Through Syria and Tatarstan
The Guardian reports that Iran is reducing direct drone shipments to Russia, opting instead to supply components through Syria and Tatarstan. This shift comes amid…
Molavi Abdulhamid: The Solution to Iran's Problems Lies in 'Listening to the Majority's Demands'
Molavi Abdulhamid, the Sunni Friday prayer leader of Zahedan, called for the Iranian government to listen to the people's demands as a solution to the…
The US Rejects the Islamic Republic's Request; Amir-Abdollahian's Trip to Washington Denied
The US has denied Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian's request to travel to Washington, citing the ongoing detention of American citizens and Iran's support for…
A Human Rights Organization: 162 Kurdish Citizens Arrested This September
In September, at least 162 Kurdish citizens were arrested in Iran, with reports of torture and killings by security forces. The anniversary of Mahsa Amini's…
Strike at Urmia Cement Factory; Protests Over Wages and Discrimination Between Workers and Managers
Workers at the Urmia Cement Factory have gone on strike due to insufficient wages and discrimination between their salaries and those of managers. The protests…
Blinken: Iran Shows No Interest in Playing a Responsible Role in Its Nuclear Program
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Iran's decision to expel IAEA inspectors, indicating a lack of interest in responsible nuclear program management. The IAEA…
Continued Detention of Protesters in Iran; Yaser Rahmani-Rad and Zeynab Kazemi Arrested Again
Yaser Rahmani-Rad and Zeynab Kazemi have been arrested again amid increasing government pressure on protesters and their families in Iran. This crackdown coincides with the…
Wall Street Journal: Iran's Oil Exports Have Increased with 'Quiet Diplomacy' from the U.S.
The Wall Street Journal reports that U.S. restrictions on Iranian oil exports have eased as part of diplomatic negotiations, leading to increased oil production and…
Anniversary of Nika Shakeri Canceled Under Security Pressures; Nika's Mother: We Cannot Stand Against Oppression and Injustice Empty-Handed
The anniversary ceremony for Nika Shakeri, a teenage protester killed during the 2022 protests in Iran, was canceled due to government pressures on her family.…
Re-arrest of Khalid Pirzadeh, Political Activist, and His Transfer to an Unknown Location
Khalid Pirzadeh, a former political prisoner and bodybuilding champion, was re-arrested in Ahvaz and transferred to an unknown location. His previous imprisonment was marked by…
Yalda Moayeri's Account One Year After Arrest During Protests: I and 'Other Women' Were Sexually Assaulted
Yalda Moayeri, a photojournalist, disclosed that she and other women were sexually assaulted by government agents during protests in Iran last year. She has faced…
Iranian Officials Insist Again; Raisi: The Prisoner Exchange Was a 'Humanitarian Action'
Iran's President Ibrahim Raisi described the recent prisoner exchange with the U.S. as a humanitarian act, coinciding with the transfer of six billion dollars of…
Reports of IRGC Shooting at a Citizen with Intellectual Disability; Ferdin Jafari's Condition is 'Critical'
Ferdin Jafari, a 27-year-old Kurdish man with an intellectual disability, was shot by IRGC snipers in Saqqez and is in critical condition. The Iranian government…
The European Union Expresses Concern Over Suspension of 'Several Experienced' Inspectors by Iran
The EU has expressed serious concerns over Iran's decision to suspend several experienced IAEA inspectors responsible for monitoring its nuclear program. This decision has raised…
Conflicting Reports on the Death of a Protester in Saqqez Due to Gunfire from Government Forces
Fardin Jafari, a protester injured by government gunfire in Saqqez, has reportedly died in the hospital, contradicting earlier reports of his recovery. The incident coincides…
Anniversary of Mahsa: Gatherings and Protests by Citizens in Iran and Abroad
On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, protests erupted in Iran and among the Iranian diaspora worldwide, with demonstrators chanting against the government. Security forces…
Anniversary of Mahsa; Market Strike in Cities of at Least Three Provinces
On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, shopkeepers across several Iranian cities, particularly in Kurdish provinces, organized a coordinated strike to protest. This action highlights…
Exclusive; A Protesting Student: The University Has Been Under Attack by Repressive Forces for the Past Year
A protesting student in Iran highlighted the ongoing repression faced by universities and students over the past year, emphasizing the need for societal support. He…
Anniversary of Mahsa: White House: More sanctions against Iranian officials are on the way
On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, the U.S. announced new sanctions against 25 Iranian individuals and several media outlets involved in the suppression of…
24 Social Media Activists Arrested in Gilan on Charges of 'Inciting Public Disorder'
24 social media activists were arrested in Gilan, Iran, on charges of inciting public disorder. The Iranian government has intensified its crackdown on dissent, with…
Hrana: 292 Protesters and Civil Activists Arrested in Iran Over the Past 50 Days
In the past 50 days, Iranian authorities have arrested at least 292 protesters and civil activists as part of a strategy to prevent unrest on…
Witnesses Report Protests in Saqez: People Chanted in Persian and Kurdish: 'Don't Cry Mother, We Will Avenge Your Daughter's Death'
Protests erupted in Saqez following the death of Mahsa Amini, with thousands participating in a funeral that turned into a demonstration against the Iranian regime.…
Arash Sadeghi's Appeal Rejected; Court of Appeals Confirms 4-Year Sentence for Civil Activist
Arash Sadeghi's appeal against a four-year prison sentence has been rejected by the Court of Appeals in Iran. He faces multiple charges related to his…
Arrest of a Woman in Tabriz After Photographing the Grave of Aylahr Haghi, Deceased Protester
A woman was arrested in Tabriz for photographing the grave of Aylahr Haghi, a protester killed during last year's demonstrations. Authorities accused her of planning…
Perspective | Prisoner Exchange 'for Money' and Revealing the Familiar Limitations of Diplomacy
The Associated Press reports on a potential prisoner exchange agreement between Iran and the U.S. involving the unblocking of $6 billion in Iranian assets. Critics…
Published Concurrently with the Arrival of the Iraqi Foreign Minister in Tehran; Images of 'Deployment of Armored Equipment' to the Border
The Iraqi Foreign Minister's visit to Tehran coincides with reports of the IRGC deploying armored equipment to the northwestern border, as Iran pressures Iraq to…
Zahra Rahnavard's Message to Bahareh Hedayat: 'Religious Despotism' Will Not Last with 'National Cohesion'
Zahra Rahnavard urged Bahareh Hedayat to end her hunger strike, emphasizing national unity against religious despotism. Hedayat has been on hunger strike for over two…
Miller: Iran's Funds in Qatar Are 'Under Very Strict Supervision', We Will Block Again If Necessary
The U.S. has confirmed that Iranian funds transferred to Qatar from South Korea will be strictly monitored and can only be used for humanitarian purposes.…
Education International Calls for Immediate Release of All Imprisoned Teachers in the Islamic Republic
Education International has called for the immediate release of all imprisoned teachers in Iran, particularly highlighting the deteriorating health of Jafar Ebrahimi, who has been…
Bahareh Hedayat, Political Prisoner: My Hunger Strike is a Renewal of Commitment to the Public Conscience of Iranians for Freedom
Bahareh Hedayat, a political prisoner on hunger strike, calls for freedom and political conscience in Iran, linking her protest to the recent death of fellow…
Nazila Maroufian, imprisoned journalist, temporarily released
Nazila Maroufian, an Iranian journalist, was temporarily released from Evin Prison after facing severe treatment and allegations of sexual assault during her detention. Her arrest…
Arrest of 6 Virtual Activists in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province
Six virtual activists were arrested in Iran's Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province for allegedly planning protests. The Iranian government is intensifying security measures ahead of the…
Iranian Government Condemned to Pay Compensation to the Children of Abbas Amir-Entezam
A U.S. federal court has ordered the Iranian government to pay $19.5 million in damages for the torture of Abbas Amir-Entezam, a prominent political figure…
Habib Afkari, Former Political Prisoner: The Noble People of Iran Will Not Bow to Oppression
Habib Afkari, a former political prisoner, condemns the Iranian government and highlights the ongoing oppression faced by his family, particularly his brother Vahid, who remains…
Whipping Sentence for Engineer Opposing Mandatory Hijab; Zainab Kazemi: I Am Not Ashamed of My Call for Justice
Zainab Kazemi, an engineer and protester against mandatory hijab, has been sentenced to 74 lashes for 'offending public morality' after removing her hijab during an…
Exclusive | Hunger Strike of 13 Prisoners; Zartosht Ahmadi Ragheb: Conditions in Ghezal Hesar are 'Inhumane and Unhygienic'
Thirteen political prisoners have gone on hunger strike in Ghezal Hesar prison to protest their transfer from Evin prison and the inhumane conditions they face.…
Agency: Iran's enriched uranium stockpile nearing weapons-grade levels is on the rise
Iran's enriched uranium stockpile is increasing, nearing weapons-grade levels, with no progress in negotiations over sensitive issues. The IAEA reports highlight concerns over Iran's nuclear…
Iraqi Immigrant Burns Quran Again in Sweden; Police Arrest Several Individuals
An Iraqi immigrant, Silvan Momika, organized a Quran burning in Malmo, Sweden, leading to violent disturbances and the arrest of several individuals. The Swedish government…
Sepideh Gholian's Reaction to 15-Month Prison Sentence: 'It Was Worth It, I Sacrifice for My People'
Sepideh Gholian, a civil activist, received a 15-month prison sentence, which she deemed worthwhile for her people's cause. Her brother shared her defiant reaction, while…
Hengaw: 264 People Arrested in Iran by Government Forces in One Month
Hengaw reports that at least 264 individuals were arrested in Iran last month, with significant numbers from minority groups and activists. The arrests coincide with…
Narges Mohammadi: Mahdi Yarihi's Song 'Take Off Your Hijab' Was a Blow to the Authoritarian Religious Government
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent imprisoned human rights activist, supports detained singer Mahdi Yarihi after his arrest for performing a protest song against mandatory hijab laws.…