April 2018
Lack of Information on Imprisoned Gonabadi Dervishes and Continued Detention of Political and Civil Activists in Iran
Over two months after the detention of Gonabadi dervishes in Tehran, their situation remains unclear, with reports of injuries and inadequate medical care in prison.…
Zarif; The Clash of #Lies and #Pride
Mohammad Javad Zarif's recent comments defending human rights in Iran, particularly regarding hijab laws, led to significant backlash online, with trending hashtags both condemning and…
Police to be Permanently Stationed Around Schools in Tehran
Tehran police will permanently station officers around schools to combat drug trafficking and harassment, particularly focusing on high schools. This initiative comes amid rising concerns…
Drug Offenses Account for 43% of Prison Population in Iran
Taghi Rostamvandi revealed that 43% of Iran's prison population is incarcerated for drug-related offenses, with estimates of drug addicts ranging from 2.8 million to 3.6…
Iran's Energy Minister: 334 Cities with 35 Million People Face Water Stress
Iran's Energy Minister has warned that 334 cities, home to 35 million people, are facing severe water stress this year, marking the toughest water supply…
The Slogan 'Our Enemy is Right Here'; This Time in Kazeroon
Protests erupted in Kazeroon against the proposed division of the city, with demonstrators chanting slogans against local representative Hossein Razazadeh. The protests reflect broader discontent…
Recent Statements by Iranian Officials Regarding the Sanchi Incident
Iranian officials have stated that human error was the main cause of the Sanchi oil tanker incident, contradicting earlier claims about the captain's responsibility. Investigations…