October 2023
Nasrin Sotoudeh Calls for Immediate Release of Tomaj Salehi and All Political Prisoners
Nasrin Sotoudeh has called for the immediate release of jailed rapper Tomaj Salehi and all political prisoners in Iran, highlighting the oppressive conditions faced by…
Continued Pressure from the Islamic Republic on Families of Protesters; Extension of Detention for Fatemeh Sepehri's Brothers
The Iranian judiciary has extended the detention of Mohammad Hossein and Hossein Sepehri, brothers of political prisoner Fatemeh Sepehri, who has been imprisoned for over…
Athena Daemi, Human Rights Activist, and Her Sister Ansiyeh Seek Asylum in Canada
Athena Daemi, a prominent human rights activist and former political prisoner in Iran, has sought asylum in Canada with her sister after enduring years of…
A Psychiatrist: The Psychological Effects of the Protests of Fall 2022 Will Continue
A psychiatrist warns that the psychological effects of the protests in Fall 2022 are still felt in Iran, with many people experiencing a lack of…
Parents of Mahsa Amini React to Sakharov Prize Award: 'It is a Sign of the Esteem of Iranian Women'
Mahsa Amini's parents expressed pride and joy over her posthumous recognition with the Sakharov Prize for her role in the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement. They…
Arsham Rezaei, Constitutional Activist, Arrested in Fardis
Arsham Rezaei, a constitutional activist, was arrested in Fardis by government agents while he was vocal about human rights issues in Iran. His arrest is…
Research Report: Statistics Confirm Increasing Trend of Doctors' Immigration from Iran
A report confirms a significant increase in the immigration of doctors from Iran, with over 6,500 leaving this year alone. The trend is attributed to…
Fatemeh Sepehri's Protest Against Khamenei's Agents Preventing Her Discharge from Hospital: They Want to Kill Me
Fatemeh Sepehri, a political activist, is hospitalized after surgery but is being prevented from leaving by authorities of the Islamic Republic, who she claims want…
Mehdi Yarahee Released on Bail
Mehdi Yarahee, a protesting Iranian singer, was released on bail after being arrested for his song "Roosarito," which was deemed illegal by state media. His…
Fatemeh Sepahri Demands Official Apology from Islamic Republic Officials and the Release of Her Brothers
Fatemeh Sepahri, a political prisoner in Iran, demands the unconditional release of her brothers and an official apology from the government as a condition for…
Exclusive; Lawyer of Fatemeh Sepehri Calls for Suspension of Sentence for This Political Prisoner
Fatemeh Sepehri's lawyer has called for her release after she was transferred back to prison just a week after open-heart surgery, citing inadequate medical care…
Annual Report: 659 People Executed in Iran; 'Thousands' Await Execution
A human rights organization reported that at least 659 people were executed in Iran over the past year, with thousands more awaiting execution. The report…
UN Special Rapporteur: Mandatory Hijab is the Most Obvious Example of Violence Against Women in Iran
Javid Rahman, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, released a report highlighting the Iranian government's enforcement of mandatory hijab as a form…
Joe Biden Praises Narges Mohammadi's 'Unwavering Courage': She Must Be Released from Prison Immediately
Joe Biden congratulated Narges Mohammadi on her Nobel Peace Prize win and called for her immediate release from prison, highlighting her courage and commitment to…
Taghi Rahmani, husband of Narges Mohammadi: Nobel Peace Prize awarded to 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian human rights activist, was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, recognized for her role in the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement.…
Narges Mohammadi: I Will Stay in Iran and Continue My Activism Even at the Cost of Imprisonment
Narges Mohammadi, an imprisoned human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, declared her commitment to continue her activism in Iran despite the risk of…
Attila Pessiani, Renowned Iranian Actor, Passes Away
Attila Pessiani, a celebrated Iranian actor known for his work in cinema, theater, and television, died at 66 in France after battling cancer. His passing…
Third Case of Femicide in Mahalat, Markazi Province: 'Yeganeh' Was Seeking Work
Yeganeh Rostami, a 23-year-old woman, was murdered by her uncle in Mahalat, Iran, allegedly for 'honor' reasons after separating from her husband. This incident marks…
Uncertainty Surrounds the Health Status of Armita Garavand; Guardian Reports from Two Eyewitnesses
Armita Garavand, a 16-year-old girl, was reportedly attacked by a hijab enforcement officer in Tehran's subway for not wearing a headscarf, leading to her hospitalization…
Two Eyewitnesses Reveal Details of 'Physical Attack' by Hijab Enforcer on Armita Garavand
Armita Garavand, a 16-year-old girl, was physically attacked by a hijab enforcer in a Tehran subway for not wearing a headscarf and is currently in…
Locadia's Reaction to FIFA Ruling Dismisses Possible Return to Persepolis; 'Leaving is Not an Option When People Are Executed'
Jurgen Locadia, former Persepolis striker, reacted to FIFA's ruling against him, which diminishes his chances of returning to the club. He left Iran amid protests…
New Report from Freedom House: Iran Holds Record for Most 'Internet Freedom Decline' in the World
A new report by Freedom House reveals that Iran has the worst decline in internet freedom globally for the thirteenth consecutive year, exacerbated by government…
Restrictions Imposed on International Schools in Iran; French Embassy Establishes 'Crisis Unit'
The Iranian government has banned Iranian students from attending international schools, prompting the French Embassy to create a crisis unit for affected parents. This decision…
Exclusive | Details of a Student's 'Suicide'; School Officials' Reaction Over Nail Polish
Zahra Hatami, an eighth-grade student, reportedly committed suicide after being suspended for three days due to her nail polish and having her phone confiscated by…
Second Court Session for Mahsa Amini's Family Lawyer; Saleh Nikbakht: A Commission of 'Trusted Physicians' Should Be Formed
Saleh Nikbakht, the lawyer for Mahsa Amini's family, faced his second court session where he argued that the forensic report on Amini's death is not…