May 2024
US: Sparse Attendance at Ibrahim Raisi Memorial at UN Reflects 'Position of the Islamic Republic in the World'
The US State Department criticized the low attendance at a memorial for Ibrahim Raisi at the UN, viewing it as indicative of the Islamic Republic's…
Conflicting Reports on Apple Phone Imports to Iran; Ban or 96% Profit
Conflicting reports from Iranian officials indicate that while the import of Apple phones is officially banned, a 96% profit margin has been set for potential…
Kurdistan Human Rights Network: No information available on 4 detained citizens in Boukan and Marivan
Four Kurdish citizens were detained in Boukan and Marivan without any information on their charges or whereabouts. Additionally, activist Maryam Mahmoudabadi remains in solitary confinement…
Reza Mohammad Hosseini's Revelations on Economic Pressure for 'Repentance' of Political Prisoners
Reza Mohammad Hosseini reveals that Iranian authorities are economically pressuring political prisoners to renounce their beliefs. This situation highlights the harsh conditions faced by prisoners…
IRGC Kills Young Man from Marivan on Suspicion of 'Smuggling Goods'
Ajvan Kiani, a young man from Marivan, was shot and killed by IRGC forces under suspicion of smuggling without any prior warning. This incident highlights…
Narges Mohammadi: Raisi’s Memorial at the UN Honors Gallows and Mass Execution Against the People of Iran
Narges Mohammadi condemned the UN's memorial for Ibrahim Raisi, calling it a celebration of human rights violations against Iranians. She emphasized the historical context of…
Human Rights Sources Report Increased Pressure by IRGC on Four Prisoners in the 'Ekbatān Town' Case for Forced Confessions
The IRGC is reportedly intensifying pressure on four prisoners involved in the 'Ekbatān Town' case to extract forced confessions. These individuals face serious charges related…
LGBTQ Activists: Condolences for Raisi's Death is an 'Open Insult' to the People
LGBTQ activists condemned the condolences offered by foreign politicians for the death of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, labeling it an insult to those who…
U.S. President Rejects ICC's Jurisdiction Over Israeli Officials
U.S. President Joe Biden has publicly rejected the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction over Israeli officials accused of war crimes in Gaza. This statement comes in…
Armed Forces General Staff Claims 'Our Drones' Were Unavailable, Agreed to Turkey's Proposal to Locate Helicopter
The Iranian Armed Forces claimed that Turkey played no role in locating the helicopter crash site of President Ebrahim Raisi, despite evidence to the contrary…
Reports of an 'Incident' Involving Helicopter Carrying Ebrahim Raisi in Northwestern Iran
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi experienced a hard landing in East Azerbaijan Province, leading to injuries among passengers and unconfirmed reports of fatalities.…
Mehdi Mahmoudian, Political and Civil Activist, Summoned to Court for the 'Thirteenth Time'
Mehdi Mahmoudian, a prominent political activist, has been summoned to court for the thirteenth time, facing charges of propaganda against the Iranian regime. His history…
Former Political Prisoner Siamak Amini Sentenced to Four Years in Prison; Continued Uncertainty for Nasim Gholami in Evin
Siamak Amini, a former political prisoner, has been sentenced to over four years in prison for charges related to conspiracy and propaganda against the regime.…
A 'Suspicious' Figure in Iran's Military Budget
The Iranian government budget for this year includes a suspiciously consistent allocation of 60 trillion rials across 30 military projects, raising concerns about transparency and…
Hosseyn Ronaghi's Reaction to His Conviction in the Armita Garavand Case: I Will Not Submit to These Illegitimate Rulings
Hosseyn Ronaghi, a human rights activist, has rejected a court ruling against him related to the death of Armita Garavand, a teenager who died after…
Unprecedented Ruling Against Persepolis and Sepahan: Both Teams Will Only Compete in the Presence of Female Spectators
The Iranian Football Federation's Disciplinary Committee has fined Persepolis and Sepahan two billion rials each and mandated that their future matches only allow female spectators…
Grossi in Iran; Tangible Actions for Confidence-Building Requested by the IAEA
Rafael Grossi, the IAEA Director General, visited Iran to discuss nuclear transparency with Iranian officials, including Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Ali Bagheri. He proposed tangible actions…
David Cameron: Maintaining Relations with the Islamic Republic is Essential and Designating the IRGC as Terrorist is Detrimental to Britain
UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron emphasized the importance of maintaining political relations with Iran and opposed designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization, arguing it…