August 2023
Government's Suppression of Claimants; Fatemeh Heydari: You are Pressuring Us to Keep Silent Near My Brother's Anniversary
Fatemeh Heydari reported increased pressure from Iranian authorities on her family as the anniversary of her brother's death approaches, highlighting the ongoing repression of families…
Arsham Rezaei: '12 Agents' Attacked My Mother's House to Arrest Me
Arsham Rezaei reported an attack by government agents at his mother's house aiming to arrest him, highlighting the increasing pressure on civil activists in Iran…
Exclusive; Brother of Mohammad Hajirassouli, a Victim of Protests: We Will Not Rest Until Freedom is Achieved
Hiwa Hajirassouli, brother of a victim of the protests against Mahsa Amini's death, asserts that families of victims will continue their fight for justice despite…
Continued Defiance Against Mandatory Hijab in Iran; Ejei: 'Visible Crime'
As the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death nears, Iranian officials have intensified threats against women defying mandatory hijab laws. Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, head of the…
Continued Security Pressure on Plaintiffs; Siavash Mahmoudi's Mother Summoned
Leila Mahdavi, mother of Siavash Mahmoudi, a teenager killed during protests, was summoned to Evin Prosecutor's Office following a police search of her home. Security…
Pressure on Families Seeking Justice; Nasrin Alizadeh, Faramarz Barahoui, and Mahsa Yazdani Arrested
Nasrin Alizadeh, Mahsa Yazdani, and Faramarz Barahoui have been arrested as part of increasing pressure on families of protest victims ahead of the anniversary of…
Implementation of 'One-Hour Movement Restriction' for Girls in the Cultural University Dormitory in Tabriz
A student union reported new restrictions on female students at the Cultural University of Tabriz, including a one-hour movement limit, comparing conditions to prison. This…
The U.S. Sanctions 'Green Without Borders,' a Cover Organization for Hezbollah's 'Terrorist Activities'
The U.S. has sanctioned a Lebanese environmental group, 'Green Without Borders,' accusing it of being a front for Hezbollah's terrorist activities. This move highlights ongoing…
Increased Security Crackdowns on Students in Tehran; 200 Students in Hamedan Denied Accommodation
In the lead-up to the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, Iranian authorities have intensified crackdowns on students, summoning many from universities in Tehran and denying…
CNN: The Framework for 'Dual National Prisoner Exchange' is Separate from 'Nuclear Agreement Negotiations'
CNN reports that the U.S. and Iran are negotiating the release of American prisoners separately from nuclear talks. The Biden administration is focused on bringing…
U.S. State Department: Five Citizens Must Be Allowed to Leave Iran Immediately
The U.S. State Department welcomed the transfer of five American citizens from Evin prison to house arrest in Iran, urging their immediate release. The Biden…
19 More Years Added to Alexei Navalny's Prison Sentence; Strong Reactions from the U.S. and Europe
Alexei Navalny has received an additional 19 years in prison, extending his sentence amidst claims of politically motivated charges. The ruling has drawn strong condemnation…