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…
Protests by Oil Workers in Aghajari and Iranian Oil and Gas Platforms Continue
Oil workers in Aghajari, Iran, are protesting against management's neglect of their demands, escalating from weekly to daily protests. They are calling for better wages…
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…
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…
Continued Security Clashes in Zahedan; One Teacher from Makki Mosque Arrested
Security forces in Zahedan arrested Akbar Bidel, a teacher at Makki Mosque, during a crackdown on protests following Friday prayers. This incident is part of…
A Human Rights Organization: At Least 5 Children and Adolescents Among the Detainees in Zahedan
On October 20, 2023, at least 24 people were detained during protests in Zahedan, including five minors. The arrests were carried out by security forces…
Tomaj Salehi, Imprisoned Singer, Wins Index on Censorship Award
Tomaj Salehi, an imprisoned rapper, has won the Index on Censorship's annual Freedom of Expression Award for his artistic support of Iranian protesters. His relative…
Continued Protest Fridays in Zahedan; Government Forces Attacked Protesters
Protests continue in Zahedan, Iran, as security forces violently confront demonstrators after Friday prayers at Makki Mosque. Protesters chant anti-regime slogans despite heavy military presence…
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…
Consequences of Poverty Expansion in Iran: 556,000 Adolescents Drop Out Before Entering High School
The Iranian Statistical Center reports that over 556,000 adolescents have dropped out of school before high school, primarily due to poverty. This trend reflects a…
Continued Protests by Official Employees at the Aghajari Oil and Gas Exploitation Company
Official employees at the Aghajari Oil and Gas Exploitation Company protested against management's neglect of their demands, including salary caps and retirement benefits. This marks…
Joe Biden Discusses with Families of Missing Americans in Hamas Attacks
President Biden spoke with families of 14 missing Americans due to Hamas attacks, assuring them of U.S. efforts for their return. The White House confirmed…
U.S. Special Envoy Condemns Anti-Semitic Slogans at Pro-Palestinian Protests
Deborah Lipstadt, the U.S. Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Anti-Semitism, condemned anti-Semitic slogans at pro-Palestinian protests, particularly those celebrating civilian casualties. She emphasized that…
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…
U.S. Law Enforcement Agencies Increase Security Measures Amid Anti-Semitic Threats
U.S. law enforcement has ramped up security around Jewish communities in response to online threats from Hamas supporters. This comes amid ongoing tensions related to…
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…
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…
Summoning of Over 50 Amir Kabir University Students to Disciplinary Committee
Over 50 students from Amir Kabir University have been summoned to the disciplinary committee following a review of security footage from last year's protests. This…
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…
Majid Tavakoli Arrested to Serve 5-Year Prison Sentence
Majid Tavakoli, a political activist, was arrested to serve a 5-year prison sentence related to charges of conspiracy against national security. His wife announced the…
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…
Hojjat Badaghi Summoned for 'Serving Prison Sentence' to the Culture and Media Prosecutor's Office
Hojjat Badaghi, an Iranian writer and poet, has been summoned to serve a prison sentence, raising concerns about his safety and that of his family.…
Nine More Arrested in Zahedan; Reports of Torture of a Baloch Citizen at Zahedan Police Station Confirmed
Nine citizens were arrested in Zahedan following a protest, while reports of police torture of a Baloch citizen led to the dismissal of a police…
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…
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…
A News Agency's Account of '400 Million Toman Overtime' in the Teachers' Savings Fund
A report highlights the lack of transparency in the Teachers' Savings Fund, revealing that a manager received over 400 million tomans in overtime while teachers'…