January 2019
Environmentalists' Court Session Held 'Only with Trusted Lawyers'
A court session for eight environmental activists accused of espionage was held without their chosen lawyers, raising concerns about judicial fairness. The families of the…
The Case of Ismail Bakhtiari: From 'We Cannot Intervene' to 'The System Has the Right to Complain'
Ismail Bakhtiari, a worker representative, was arrested during protests for unpaid wages and reported severe torture during his detention. The Iranian government has denied these…
Sepideh Gholian's Account of Torture in Detention with Esmail Bakhshi
Sepideh Gholian and Esmail Bakhshi, civil activists, reported severe torture during their detention in Iran. Gholian's tweets reveal brutal treatment and threats from intelligence agents,…
Rouhani's Order to Investigate 'Allegations of Violence Against' Bakhtiari; Judicial Delegation's Visit to Khuzestan
The Iranian judiciary has formed a special committee to investigate allegations of torture against Ismail Bakhtiari, a labor activist, following his public claims of abuse…
Iran's Judiciary Chief Orders Investigation into Ismail Bakhtiari's Alleged Torture
Iran's judiciary chief has ordered an investigation into the alleged torture of Ismail Bakhtiari, a labor activist, following his claims of abuse during detention. This…
He Said: What Do We Lack Compared to Stalin?
The article recounts a conversation with Iran's Supreme Leader, who reflects on various political issues, including the JCPOA, government actions, and historical comparisons to Stalin.…
Consequences of the Appointment of Sadegh Larijani; The Expediency Council is at the 'Top of the System'
Sadegh Larijani has been appointed as the new head of the Expediency Council, signaling a continuation of the 'Hashemi-ization' project following the death of Hashemi…
Revolutionary Court Pressures Environmental Activists to Change Defense Attorneys
The Revolutionary Court in Iran is pressuring environmental activists to change their defense attorneys, despite legal provisions allowing them to choose their own lawyers. This…
Mir Hossein Mousavi Calls for Full Broadcast of His Negotiations with Khamenei in 2009
Mir Hossein Mousavi has called for the full and uncensored release of his negotiations with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei following the airing of a selective…