August 2016
Khamenei on the 2009 Protests: Some Say a Statement Was Made Back Then, Let's Move On
Ali Khamenei addressed the 2009 election protests, labeling them as a 'sedition' and asserting that they were manipulated by foreign powers. He emphasized the need…
Iran's Judiciary Closes Its Websites to 'Foreigners'
The Iranian Judiciary has blocked access to its websites for users outside the country, limiting information on executions and human rights issues. This move coincides…
Implicit Defense by Iran's Judiciary Chief of the Executions of Summer 67
Iran's judiciary chief, Sadegh Larijani, implicitly defended the mass executions of 1988 in response to Ayatollah Montazeri's criticisms that resurfaced in a recently released audio…
Human Rights Watch Calls Recent Mass Executions in Iran 'Shameful'
Human Rights Watch condemned the recent execution of 20 prisoners in Iran as a significant human rights violation, highlighting concerns over the fairness of their…
Judiciary Chief Criticizes International Protests Over Execution of 20 Prisoners
Iran's judiciary chief criticized international backlash over the execution of 20 prisoners linked to terrorism, asserting the legality and religious justification of the actions. The…
Human Rights Negotiations with the European Union: Is it JCPOA 2?
The Islamic Republic of Iran has agreed to engage in human rights dialogues with the European Union, a move that reflects a significant shift in…
Zahra Rahnavard's Message on the Eve of the Two Thousandth Day of House Arrest
Zahra Rahnavard, wife of Mir Hossein Mousavi, conveyed a message on the eve of their two thousandth day of house arrest, emphasizing their desire for…