October 2023
Narges Mohammadi to Nobel Committee: Support the People of Iran Until Final Victory
Narges Mohammadi, a political prisoner and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner, called on the Nobel Committee to support the Iranian people in their struggle for…
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…
Continued Bread Crisis; Denial of Price Increase and Closure of Bakeries in the Capital
The bread crisis in Tehran has escalated with rising prices and government denials of these increases. Governor Ahmad Qayoumi has closed bakeries for violations while…
Seventeen Percent of Iranian Maternal Deaths Due to Lack of Access to Gynecologists
The head of Iran's Medical System Organization reported that 17% of maternal deaths are due to lack of access to gynecologists, with rising costs and…
Taraneh Alidoosti: I Will Not Wear the Cloth That Killed My Sisters for Your Films
Taraneh Alidoosti has publicly condemned the Iranian government's ban on actresses opposing mandatory hijab, stating she will not wear the hijab that symbolizes oppression. The…
Iran's Sports Scandal at the Para-Asian Games; Blind Judoka Disqualified for Being Sighted
Iranian judoka Vahid Jodi was disqualified from the Para-Asian Games after being found to be sighted, sparking a scandal in Iranian sports. Additionally, two other…
Silent Crisis in Tehran; '3 Million' Will Die Following an Earthquake
Tehran officials warn of a critical lack of earthquake preparedness, with estimates suggesting that up to 3 million people could die in the event of…
Exclusive | Description of the Situation of Several Political Prisoners; Saeed Ahmadi Deljou: Our Judge is You, the People
Saeed Ahmadi Deljou, a political activist and former prisoner, describes the dire conditions of political prisoners in Evin Prison and highlights the unjust treatment of…
Israel: 308 Soldiers Killed and 222 Hostages Held by Hamas
The Israeli army reports that 308 soldiers have been killed in the ongoing conflict with Hamas, with total Israeli casualties reaching at least 1400. Meanwhile,…
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…
Zahra Rahnavard's Reaction to the Murder of Mehrjouei and Mohammadi-Far: I Hope This Time the Killer Does Not Escape Justice
Zahra Rahnavard condemned the murders of filmmaker Dariush Mehrjouei and his wife Vahideh Mohammadi-Far, linking them to a history of political violence against intellectuals in…
After the 'Contract Termination' Incident with Persepolis, Yahya Gol Mohammadi Left Iran
Yahya Gol Mohammadi, the head coach of Persepolis, has reportedly left Iran amid disputes over unpaid wages and contract termination. While club officials deny his…
UN Experts Call for Immediate Release of Narges Mohammadi from Prison
UN experts have called for the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist recently awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, citing concerns over…
Dismissal of 32,000 Adjunct Professors from Azad University; 20,000 Doctoral Students Replaced Them
Azad University has dismissed 32,000 adjunct professors, replacing them with 20,000 first and second semester doctoral students. This decision, made without prior notice, raises concerns…
Exclusive | Two Weeks of Silence Following Hunger Strike; Concerns About the Health of Zartosht Ahmadi Raghb
Zartosht Ahmadi Raghb, a political prisoner in Iran, has been on a hunger strike for two weeks and has had no contact with his family,…
Death of 6 Infants at Hajar Hospital in Shahrekord; Relevant Officials Summoned
Six infants died at Hajar Hospital in Shahrekord, prompting a special investigation and the summoning of hospital officials. The rising negligence in Iranian hospitals is…
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…
Mohammad Bagheri: Iranian Opposition Groups in Iraq Must Be Completely Disarmed
Iran's military chief has called for the complete disarmament of Iranian opposition groups in Iraq, linking it to a security agreement with Baghdad. This move…
Shahbanou Farah Pahlavi: Narges Mohammadi's Nobel Prize is a manifestation of Iranian women's struggle for freedom
Shahbanou Farah Pahlavi congratulated Narges Mohammadi on her Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting the importance of Iranian women's struggles for freedom. The award recognizes Mohammadi's efforts…
Narges Mohammadi's Son Reacts to Nobel Peace Prize News: 'My Heart Stopped'
Narges Mohammadi's son, Ali Rahmani, expressed his joy and surprise at his mother's Nobel Peace Prize win while living in Paris. Narges, currently imprisoned in…
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…
Narges Mohammadi Continues Human Rights Activism Even in Prison
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian human rights activist, has been awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize while imprisoned. She continues to advocate for human rights…
Statement from Narges Mohammadi's Family: We Congratulate All Iranians, Especially Brave Women and Girls
Narges Mohammadi's family released a statement congratulating her Nobel Peace Prize win, highlighting the courage of Iranian women and girls in their fight for freedom.…
Shirin Ebadi Calls for Immediate Release of Imprisoned Lawyer Mohammad Najafi
Shirin Ebadi has called for the immediate release of imprisoned lawyer Mohammad Najafi, criticizing the Iranian government's actions against him and other independent lawyers. Najafi…
Secretary of the Teachers' Association: Severe Budget Deficit is the Cause of Teacher Shortage for 460,000 Students
The Iranian education system faces a severe teacher shortage affecting approximately 460,000 students due to a long-standing budget deficit. Policymakers' neglect has led to inadequate…
Reactions to 'Offensive' Remarks by IRIB Host Regarding Ferdows Kaviani's Zoroastrianism
Reactions have emerged following offensive comments made by an IRIB host about the Zoroastrian identity of Ferdows Kaviani, an Iranian actor who recently passed away.…