June 2023
A Retiree Rights Activist: The Government's Economic Promises Are Unachievable
Alireza Heydari, an economist and retiree rights activist, criticizes the Iranian government's economic promises as unrealistic, citing high inflation and lack of public trust in…
Continued Detention of Protesters; Armita Paveer Arrested and Transferred to Unknown Location
Armita Paveer, a student activist, was arrested by security forces at her home and transferred to an unknown location. This incident highlights the ongoing repression…
Harsh Criticism from a Cleric Against Khamenei: With This Economic Situation, the Clergy's Turban Will Be Trampled
Shahabuddin Haeri Shirazi, a cleric and son of a former Friday prayer leader, criticized Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei for his policies and the suppression of…
Pakistan Arrests 12 Human Traffickers in Connection with Greek Boat Capsizing
Pakistan has arrested 12 human traffickers linked to the capsizing of a migrant boat in the Mediterranean, which resulted in the deaths of many, including…
Release of the Music Video 'Morning'; Shahab Baradaran: This Work is Created in Harmony with Freedom-Seeking Youth of Iran
Shahab Baradaran has released a music video for his song 'Morning', created in solidarity with Iranian youth protesting against the regime's violent repression. The song…
Water Floods Villages Around Gotvand Dam; Ministry of Energy: 'Compensation Will Be Paid After Review'
Several villages in northern Khuzestan have been flooded due to rising water levels at the Gotvand Dam, leading to disputes over compensation between residents and…
Final Version of the 'Hijab and Chastity Bill'; Employee Rights Reduced for Violating Mandatory Hijab
The Iranian government has finalized a bill imposing strict penalties for violations of the mandatory hijab, including salary deductions for employees and fines for individuals.…
Condemnation of Davood Razavi, Imprisoned Labor Activist, to 5 Years in Prison
Davood Razavi, a labor activist, has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for charges related to national security, which the labor syndicate argues stem…
Minister of Labor Opposes Wage Increase: 'I Did Not Promise'
Minister Solat Mortazavi stated that the government will not adjust workers' wages in response to inflation changes, despite previous commitments. Labor activists are demanding a…
Criticism from the Secretary of the Promotion of Virtue Headquarters on the Hijab Bill: It Lacks Practical Fieldwork, Only Focused on Criminal Law
The Secretary of the Promotion of Virtue Headquarters criticized the new 'Hijab and Chastity' bill for its lack of practical fieldwork and reliance solely on…