June 2024
Pezeshkian's Promise to Combat Internet Censorship and Guidance Patrols if Elected
Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist candidate in Iran's presidential elections, has vowed to combat internet censorship and the Guidance Patrol if elected, responding to public concerns.…
Dozens of Iranian Activists Call for Boycott of Second Round of Presidential Elections
Dozens of Iranian activists have called for a boycott of the upcoming presidential elections, citing the government's lack of democratic legitimacy and the brutal suppression…
Voting for the Fourteenth Presidential Election in Iran Begins
Voting for Iran's fourteenth presidential election commenced on July 8, with 61 million eligible voters. The election features four candidates, amidst rumors of withdrawals and…
UN Independent Experts: The Islamic Republic Must End the Harassment of Narges Mohammadi
UN independent experts have called on the Islamic Republic to end the harassment of Narges Mohammadi, a jailed human rights activist and Nobel laureate, and…
More Families of Victims and Civil Political Activists Call for Election Boycott
As the Iranian presidential elections approach, numerous families of victims and civil activists are calling for a boycott, citing government repression and lack of genuine…
U.S.: We Do Not Expect Iran's Presidential Election to Be Free and Fair
The U.S. has expressed skepticism about the upcoming Iranian presidential election, stating it will not be free or fair. Key figures, including human rights activists…
Government Efforts to Draw People to the Polls; Some Users: No News of the 'Election Circus' in Society
As Iran prepares for presidential elections, widespread boycotts are evident, with many citizens and activists labeling the process a 'circus.' Despite government efforts to encourage…
Fatemeh Sepehri's Message from Vakilabad Prison: 'We Will Not Participate in Your Circus of Appointments'
Fatemeh Sepehri, a political prisoner, declared her refusal to participate in the upcoming elections, criticizing the Islamic Republic's officials as deceitful and corrupt. This message…
Several Political Prisoners Call for Citizens to Boycott Presidential Elections
Political prisoners in Iran are urging citizens to boycott the upcoming presidential elections, labeling them as illegitimate and a betrayal of the nation. Key figures…
Abram Pili: The Islamic Republic Wants to Mislead the World by Violating the Death Sentence of Tomaj Salehi
Abram Pili criticized the Iranian government's judicial actions against Tomaj Salehi and Narges Mohammadi, labeling them as tactics to silence dissent. The Supreme Court recently…
Reuters Analytical Report; Government Elections Dominated by Khamenei's 'Loyalists'
Reuters reports that the upcoming Iranian presidential elections are heavily influenced by the loyalists of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, especially following the unexpected death of…
Hundreds of Educators Announce They Will Not Participate in Presidential Elections
520 Iranian educators have publicly declared their intention not to participate in the upcoming presidential elections, citing the need to defend the republic and citizens'…
Exclusive: 5-Day Medical Leave Granted for Shakila Monfared, Political Prisoner Held in Evin
Shakila Monfared, a political prisoner in Iran, has been granted a 5-day medical leave but faces challenges in receiving regular leave due to prison authorities'…
European Union Calls for Immediate Release of Narges Mohammadi
The European Union has condemned the additional one-year prison sentence given to Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist and Nobel laureate, and called for…
Narges Mohammadi: I Will Not Participate in the Illegal Elections of the Repressive and Illegitimate Government
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist and Nobel laureate, announced she will not participate in the upcoming presidential elections in Iran, deeming them illegal…
Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize Winner from Prison: I Will Not Participate in the Illegitimate Government Elections
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, announced from prison that she will not participate in the upcoming elections, labeling them as illegitimate and a…
PEN International Condemns One-Year Prison Sentence for Narges Mohammadi
PEN International condemned the one-year prison sentence for Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist and Nobel laureate, describing it as retaliatory. Mohammadi's prison term…
The 'Freedom of Narges' Coalition Condemns New Sentence Against Narges Mohammadi
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner, has been sentenced to an additional year in prison by the Iranian…
International Coalition 'Freedom for Narges' Condemns New Ruling Against Narges Mohammadi
The international coalition 'Freedom for Narges' condemned a new one-year prison sentence for Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner.…
Nobel Committee Condemns One-Year Prison Sentence for Narges Mohammadi
The Norwegian Nobel Committee condemned the Iranian court's decision to impose an additional year of imprisonment on human rights activist Narges Mohammadi. This sentence is…
Revolutionary Court of Isfahan Sentences Two Baha'i Citizens to Ten Years in Prison and Fines
Two Baha'i citizens in Isfahan were sentenced to ten years in prison and fines for alleged propaganda against the Iranian government. This case highlights the…
Javid Rahman Calls the Massacre of Political Prisoners in the 1980s a 'Crime Against Humanity' and 'Genocide'
Javid Rahman, the UN Special Rapporteur, labeled the 1980s massacre of political prisoners in Iran as 'genocide' and called for accountability from the Iranian government.…
Narges Mohammadi Sentenced to Another Year in Prison
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist and Nobel laureate, has been sentenced to an additional year in prison for 'propaganda against the regime.' This…
Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Sentenced to Another Year in Prison for 'Propaganda Against the Regime'
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist, has been sentenced to an additional year in prison for allegedly promoting propaganda against…
Letter from 10 Political Female Prisoners: We Stand with the Baha'i Citizens of Iran
Ten political female prisoners in Iran express solidarity with Baha'i citizens, highlighting the oppression faced by this religious minority. They emphasize that their political beliefs…
Support of 10 Female Political Prisoners for Baha'i Citizens: We Stand by Them to End Their Double Suffering
Ten female political prisoners in Iran have issued a statement supporting Baha'i citizens, emphasizing their shared struggles against oppression. They highlight the historical and ongoing…
Exclusive: Three Political Prisoners Protest Water Rationing, Phone Disconnections, and Censorship in Qazalhessar Prison
Three political prisoners in Qazalhessar Prison are protesting against severe restrictions on their rights, including phone disconnections and water rationing. They claim these actions are…
World Cup Qualifiers: Iran National Football Team Draws with Uzbekistan
The Iran national football team drew with Uzbekistan, securing their place in the next round of the World Cup qualifiers as group leaders. Both teams…
Iran National Football Team Draws Again Against Uzbekistan
The Iran national football team drew 0-0 against Uzbekistan in the World Cup qualifiers, marking their second consecutive draw against the team. Coach Amir Ghalenoei…
Reporters Without Borders Announces New Campaign for the Release of Narges Mohammadi
Reporters Without Borders has launched a new international campaign for the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian journalist and human rights defender. This campaign…
Narges Mohammadi Refuses to Attend Her Court Session
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist, refused to attend her court session where she faces charges of propaganda against the Iranian regime. Her lawyer…
Narges Mohammadi's Court Session Held Without Her Presence
Narges Mohammadi's trial for 'propaganda against the regime' was held without her presence, as her lawyer defended her in court. The case stems from her…
Sediqeh Vosoughi: Instead of Narges Mohammadi, Prosecute the Officer Who Assaulted Women
Sediqeh Vosoughi criticizes the Iranian judiciary for prosecuting Narges Mohammadi instead of the officers who assaulted women. Mohammadi, a prominent activist and Nobel Peace Prize…
Allegations Only for a 'Dot'; Islamic Republic Judiciary Claims: Hossein Shandizadeh Had Connections with Mossad
Hossein Shandizadeh, a former political prisoner, has been arrested and accused by the Ardabil prosecutor of espionage for Mossad and other serious charges without evidence.…
Criminal Charges Against Hossein Pakdel for Comparing Soleimani and Raisi to Cutlet and Steak
Hossein Pakdel, a veteran Iranian television presenter, faces criminal charges for mocking deceased officials Qassem Soleimani and Ibrahim Raisi in an Instagram post. This incident…
Dozens of Activists Support Narges Mohammadi: The Islamic Republic Uses Sexual Violence as a Tool of Repression
Over 130 activists have issued a statement supporting Narges Mohammadi, protesting her trial and advocating for a campaign against sexual harassment in Iranian prisons. The…
Narges Mohammadi's Call to the Public: Join the 'Campaign for Solidarity Against Sexual Violence'
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, has called for public participation in a campaign against sexual violence, particularly in Iranian prisons. She highlights the…
Human Rights Organizations Report Violations of 'Mandela Rules' in Iranian Prisons; Conditions for Prisoners are 'Inhuman'
Human rights organizations report severe violations of international standards in Iranian prisons, highlighting inhumane conditions and abuse of prisoners. The report details the execution of…
Statement from 36 Political Prisoners in Evin: Narges Mohammadi's Trial Should Be 'Public' with 'Witnesses' Present
Thirty-six political prisoners in Evin prison have called for Narges Mohammadi's trial to be public and include witness testimonies regarding sexual assaults in prison. Mohammadi,…
Dozens of Political Prisoners Demand Public Trial for Narges Mohammadi
Thirty-six female political prisoners have demanded a public trial for Narges Mohammadi, highlighting issues of sexual assault against women in detention. The trial is set…
Judiciary News Agency Labels Sara Hussein as 'Western Mouthpiece' in Response to Her Letter on Raisi
Sara Hussein, head of the UN's independent fact-finding mission, warned that Ebrahim Raisi's death should not overshadow ongoing human rights violations in Iran. The Iranian…