September 2023
Exclusive; New Sentences of Imprisonment and Flogging Issued Against Majid Khademi, Political Prisoner in Behbahan
Majid Khademi, a political prisoner in Iran, has received new sentences totaling over four years in prison and 45 lashes for charges including arson and…
Continued Pressure on Media Activists; Ali Hadiyaloo and Hoshyar Babaei Summoned to Court
Ali Hadiyaloo and Hoshyar Babaei, two media activists in Iran, have been summoned and interrogated by government forces as pressure on journalists increases ahead of…
The U.S. Sanctions Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Connection with 'Detention of American Citizens'
The U.S. has sanctioned former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the Ministry of Intelligence for their roles in the wrongful detention of American citizens, including…
Arrest of Another Dual National in Karaj by the IRGC on the Anniversary of Mahsa Amini
Another dual national has been arrested in Iran amid heightened security surrounding the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death. This arrest coincides with a potential agreement…
Government Forces Attack 'Chia Green Association' Meeting; At Least 25 Environmental Activists Arrested
Government forces raided a meeting of the Chia Green Association in Marivan, arresting at least 25 environmental activists. The association has been actively involved in…
Continued Crackdown on Baha'i Citizens in Iran; Arrest of Two 'Prominent' Instructors in Babol on Charges of Promoting Baha'ism
The Iranian authorities have intensified their crackdown on Baha'i citizens, arresting two prominent instructors in Babol on charges of promoting Baha'ism. The Ministry of Intelligence…
Increased Pressures Ahead of Mahsa's Anniversary; Reza Norouzi and Hossein Hosseinpour Arrested
Reza Norouzi and Hossein Hosseinpour were arrested in Iran as authorities increase pressure on human rights activists ahead of the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's…
Continued Crackdown on Civil Activists; Iranian Government Claims: They Were Members of the 'Disruption Organization Network'
The Iranian government claims to have dismantled a network organizing protests ahead of the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, continuing its crackdown on civil activists.…
Mawlawi Abdolhamid: The Islamic Republic Has Not Treated Sunnis Fairly and Equally
Mawlawi Abdolhamid criticized the Islamic Republic for failing to treat Sunnis fairly, highlighting the lack of representation and freedom for Sunnis in Iran. He called…