U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
September 2023
Continued Suppression of Religious Minorities in Iran; Four Baha'i Women Arrested in Shiraz
Four Baha'i women were arrested in Shiraz as part of ongoing government repression against religious minorities in Iran. The arrests, which included confiscation of personal…
Son of Arrested Imam of Rask: My Father Has Been Tortured with a Taser and Electric Iron
The son of Mowlavi Fathi Mohammad Naqshbandi, a Sunni Imam arrested in Iran, claims his father is being tortured in custody. This incident highlights ongoing…
Uncertain Status of Bukani Protester 10 Months After Arrest; Osman Mama 'Likely' Died Under Torture
Osman Mama, a Kurdish protester, has been missing for 10 months after being arrested during protests in Iran, with reports suggesting he may have died…
Yashar Tabrizi, Constitutional Rights Activist, Arrested
Yashar Tabrizi, a civil rights activist, was arrested in Tabriz just before the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death. His arrest is part of a broader…
The 'Six Colors' Network: Sexual and Gender Minorities Victimized by the Islamic Republic's 'Crimes' Against Humanity
'Six Colors' reports that sexual and gender minorities in Iran have faced severe repression during protests, labeling it a crime against humanity. The report is…
Michael McCaul: The Islamic Republic Silences Opponents and Suppresses Truth
Michael McCaul criticized the Iranian regime for human rights violations and called for accountability through new legislation. The U.S. House passed the "Mahsa Law" to…
U.S. Religious Freedom Commission Calls for Referral of Islamic Republic's Case to International Criminal Court
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has called for the referral of the Islamic Republic's human rights violations to the International Criminal Court, citing…