December 2014
Tehran Prosecutor: The Number of Acid Attacks in Tehran is Not Concerning
Tehran's prosecutor downplayed the number of acid attacks in the city, stating they are not concerning, despite ongoing incidents and public outcry. Meanwhile, the last…
Acid Attack by Two Motorcyclists on a Pickup Driver in Tehran
A 26-year-old man was reportedly attacked with acid by two motorcyclists in Tehran, but emergency services deny the incident occurred. This follows a series of…
Hundreds of Civil Activists Write to Rouhani: Acid Attackers Are Free While Mahdieh Golroo Is in Prison
Hundreds of civil activists have urged Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to use his power to release Mahdieh Golroo, a political prisoner and student activist. The…
Two Months After the 'Acid Attacks in Isfahan' Without Arresting the Perpetrators
Over two months after a series of acid attacks in Isfahan, no perpetrators have been arrested, while a protest participant remains in custody. Police officials…
Arrest of Two Individuals for Acid Attack on a Young Girl in Tehran
Two individuals were arrested for an acid attack on a young girl in Tehran, attributed to personal disputes. The police commander acknowledged ongoing investigations into…
Will Rouhani Clarify His Promises?
President Hassan Rouhani reaffirms his commitment to economic, international, and ethical promises made during his 2013 campaign, while notably omitting references to political and cultural…
Arrest of Two Perpetrators of Acid Attack on Hospital Director in Tehran
Two individuals, a doctor and a student, have been arrested for an acid attack on Dr. Siavash Anvari, the director of Ziaiian Hospital in Tehran,…