September 2023
CENTCOM Reports 'Unsafe and Unprofessional' Encounter Between IRGC and U.S. Helicopter
The U.S. Navy reported an unsafe encounter with an IRGC helicopter in the Persian Gulf, where IRGC vessels directed laser lights at an American helicopter.…
Pegah Ahangarani Participates with 'My Father' in the Competitive Section of the International IDFA Festival
Pegah Ahangarani's documentary 'My Father' has been selected for the competitive section of the IDFA festival, highlighting personal and historical narratives about the Iranian Revolution.…
Prince Reza Pahlavi: Those Responsible for the Massacre of Iran's Children in 'Bloody Friday of Zahedan' Will Be Punished
Prince Reza Pahlavi condemned the massacre of Baluch citizens during the 'Bloody Friday' incident in Zahedan, calling it an act of revenge by the Iranian…
Resignation of Academy of Sciences Secretary in Protest Against 'Interference' of Supreme Cultural Revolution Council
Reza Faraji-Dana, the Secretary of the Academy of Sciences in Iran, has resigned in protest against the Supreme Cultural Revolution Council's interference in appointments within…
Portering on the Death Line; 85 Porters Killed or Injured in Six Months
In the first half of 2023, 85 porters were reported killed or injured in Iran's border provinces, primarily due to military gunfire. The situation highlights…
Re-arrest of Khalid Pirzadeh, Political Activist, and His Transfer to an Unknown Location
Khalid Pirzadeh, a former political prisoner and bodybuilding champion, was re-arrested in Ahvaz and transferred to an unknown location. His previous imprisonment was marked by…
Arash Sadeghi's Appeal Rejected; Court of Appeals Confirms 4-Year Sentence for Civil Activist
Arash Sadeghi's appeal against a four-year prison sentence has been rejected by the Court of Appeals in Iran. He faces multiple charges related to his…
Suspension of Students Ahead of Protest Anniversary; 15 Students at Birjand University Suspended for One Semester
At least 15 students at Birjand University have been suspended for one semester without prior notice, coinciding with increased security pressures on students nationwide ahead…
Wave of Protests Against the Dismissal of Professors; Sharif University President Claims It Was a 'Legal' Action
Protests against the dismissal of professors in Iran are escalating, with Sharif University President Rasool Jalili claiming the actions are legal. The dismissals have drawn…
Abdul Fadl Ghadiani: The Next Waves of the Movement Will Overthrow the 'Corrupt Islamic Republic System'
Abdul Fadl Ghadiani, a political activist, asserts that the Iranian people's movement against the Islamic Republic will eventually succeed in overthrowing Ali Khamenei. He highlights…
Fatemeh Sepehri's Message on the Anniversary of Mahsa: The Case of 'Crimes by This Criminal Sect' Has Grown Heavier
Fatemeh Sepehri, a political prisoner, has called for renewed protests on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, emphasizing the ongoing suffering and injustice faced by…
Reactions Continue; A University of Tehran Professor Speaks of 'Threat to Iran', Another Professor Talks of 'Dying' After Dismissal
Recent dismissals of professors at Iranian universities, particularly those critical of the government, have sparked significant backlash. Professors Abbas Kazemi and Hossein Akhani have voiced…
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…
Empress Farah Pahlavi on the Anniversary of Mahsa Amini: Let's Unite to Keep the 'Flame of Revolution' Alive
Empress Farah Pahlavi commemorated Mahsa Amini's death, urging unity to sustain the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' revolution. She emphasized the importance of collective action against oppression…
Iranian Government Condemned to Pay Compensation to the Children of Abbas Amir-Entezam
A U.S. federal court has ordered the Iranian government to pay $19.5 million in damages for the torture of Abbas Amir-Entezam, a prominent political figure…
Prince Reza Pahlavi on the Eve of Mahsa Amini's Anniversary: Iran's Pain and Healing Have National Dimensions
Prince Reza Pahlavi called for national unity and action on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, emphasizing the need for collective healing and revolution against…
Eight Months Imprisonment for a Kurdish Teacher
Soleiman Abdi, a Kurdish teacher and union member, has been sentenced to eight months in prison for propaganda against the regime. He has a history…
Direct Flights Between Tehran and Cairo to Launch; 'No Agreement Signed Yet'
Iran and Egypt are in discussions to establish direct flights between Tehran and Cairo, but no formal agreement has been signed yet. This follows a…
Announcement of Hunger Strike by Bahareh Hedayat in Protest of the Death of Javad Rouhi in Prison
Bahareh Hedayat has announced a hunger strike in protest of the intensified repression by the Iranian government following the death of Javad Rouhi in prison.…