U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
May 2024
Arrest of a Baha'i Citizen in Ahvaz and Closure of Another Baha'i's Business in Sari
A Baha'i citizen named Sepideh Rashidi was arrested in Ahvaz, and another Baha'i's business was closed in Sari due to social media activity. This reflects…
Dadban: 'Guidance Patrol' Officers Harass Opponents of Mandatory Hijab and Their Families
The legal consulting site Dadban reports that Iranian 'Guidance Patrol' officers are harassing women opposing mandatory hijab and their families, including forcing detainees to take…
Islamic Republic Claims Arrest of Woman Opposing Mandatory Hijab Involved Throwing 'Hot Nescafe' at Officers
The Iranian police have claimed that a woman opposing the mandatory hijab threw hot Nescafe at officers during her arrest, which has sparked significant backlash.…
Mandatory Hijab; Reactions to the Beating of Women by Officers: Recurrence of Violence Indicates It's Not Just Individual Error
The article discusses ongoing violence by Iranian police against women protesting mandatory hijab laws, highlighted by a viral video of an officer beating a woman.…
More than 50 Instagram Pages in Shahroud Blocked Under the Pretext of Fighting 'Immoral Content'
The police in Shahroud have blocked 56 Instagram pages, claiming they promoted immoral content, and referred their owners to judicial authorities. This crackdown is part…
Operators of Several Instagram Beauty Pages in Zanjan Summoned; Intensification of Suppression of Individual Freedoms in Iran
The Iranian authorities have summoned operators of six popular Instagram beauty pages for allegedly violating hijab regulations, amidst a broader crackdown on individual freedoms. This…
American Senators on the Continued Suppression of Women in Iran: The Islamic Republic is a 'Terrible' Regime
American senators have condemned the Iranian regime's crackdown on women regarding mandatory hijab laws, labeling it a 'war against women'. They called for continued international…
Claims by the Attorney General of the Islamic Republic: The 'Unveiling' Law of Reza Shah is the Reason for 'Social Anomalies'; Continuation of Suppression of Women's Freedoms in Iran
The Attorney General of Iran claims that the 'Unveiling Law' of Reza Shah is responsible for social anomalies and supports the government's crackdown on women's…
A Sunni Imam Arrested in Sardasht; Continuation of Religious Freedom Suppression in the Islamic Republic
Mamosta Abdollah Barzegar, a Sunni imam in Sardasht, was arrested by Iranian intelligence agents, highlighting ongoing repression of religious freedoms in Iran. The U.S. and…
Amnesty International: The Islamic Republic Must End Its 'War on Women' in Iran and Repeal Mandatory Hijab Laws
Amnesty International has urged the Iranian government to repeal mandatory hijab laws and release those detained for non-compliance, citing increased violence against women. The call…
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Calls for Increased Sanctions on Iran Over Mandatory Hijab Enforcement
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has called for increased sanctions against Iranian officials due to the repression of women and girls over mandatory…
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: Citizens' Protests in Iran Continue Despite Severe Government Repression
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reported that religious freedom in Iran remains severely restricted, with ongoing protests against mandatory hijab laws despite government…