July 2024
Participation of Prisoners from 16 Prisons in the 'Black Tuesdays' Campaign; 26 Weeks of Hunger Strike in Protest Against Executions in Iran
Prisoners in multiple Iranian prisons have joined a hunger strike against executions, marking the 26th week of the 'Black Tuesdays' campaign. The movement, which began…
Heavy Airstrikes Against Houthi-Controlled Port of Hodeidah; Israel Responded to Drone Attack on Tel Aviv
Israel conducted heavy airstrikes on the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah in Yemen in retaliation for a drone attack by the Houthis on Tel Aviv that…
Israeli Officials Identify Victim of Houthi Drone Attack: Yevgeny Prader, 50
A Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv resulted in the death of Yevgeny Prader, a 50-year-old Israeli immigrant from Belarus. This incident marks the first…
Israeli Media: Gallant Issues Public Statement to Pressure Netanyahu for Agreement
Israeli Defense Minister Gallant plans to issue a public statement to pressure Prime Minister Netanyahu into accepting a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, which is believed…
The Why and How of Election Engineering by Khamenei; Reuters: Behdarvand was the Leader's Preferred Candidate
The article discusses how Ali Khamenei engineered the recent Iranian presidential elections to ensure the victory of Masoud Behdarvand amid concerns of low voter turnout…
Extension of Baghdad's Exemption for Purchasing Electricity from Iran; U.S. Says It Helps Maintain Stability in Iraq
The U.S. has extended Iraq's exemption from sanctions for importing electricity from Iran, citing the need to maintain stability in Iraq amid recent heatwaves and…
Bagheri Kani Says Iran Ready to Negotiate with the U.S. on the JCPOA
Ali Bagheri Kani announced Iran's readiness to resume negotiations with the U.S. on the JCPOA, emphasizing an open approach despite U.S. reluctance following the election…
Hunger Strike in 11 Prisons in Iran; Members of the 'Black Tuesdays' Campaign: No to Execution Should Become a National Demand
Political prisoners in 11 Iranian prisons are on a hunger strike to protest against the death penalty, which has been ongoing for 25 weeks. The…
UN Special Rapporteur Finds Threats by Interrogators to 'Rape and Kill' Six Female Prisoners in Iran Concerning
The UN Special Rapporteur has called for the immediate release of six women’s rights activists in Iran, expressing concern over their long prison sentences and…
Arrest of Mojgan Salmanzadeh, Bahá'í Researcher, in Makoo
Mojgan Salmanzadeh, a Bahá'í researcher, was arrested in Makoo after traveling there to cope with the recent loss of her parents. Despite assurances from judicial…
Six More Civil Society Activists from Gilan Sent to Lakan Prison
Six women’s rights activists from Gilan have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in civil society activities, facing a total of over 60 years…
Reuters: Oil Smuggling from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to Iran has Flourished
Oil smuggling from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to Iran has increased significantly, prompting U.S. scrutiny over potential sanctions violations. Hundreds of tankers are involved,…
Arrest and Summons of Civil Activists in Gilan for 'Execution of Prison Sentences'
Zahra Dadras and several other civil activists in Gilan have been arrested and summoned to serve prison sentences for their involvement in women's rights activism.…
Khamenei: The competition is over, let's be friends; IRGC, Jalili, and Ghalibaf have become 'friends' with Behdarifard
Ali Khamenei called for a shift from competition to camaraderie following Masoud Behdarifard's election as the new president of Iran. Despite official claims of high…
Conversion of Monetary Fine to 39 Months Imprisonment for Atefeh Rangriz, Imprisoned Women's Rights Activist
Atefeh Rangriz, a women's rights activist, has had her monetary fine converted to a 39-month prison sentence amid new charges against her. This reflects ongoing…
Announcement of Beheshtian as 'Islamic Republic President' by the Government; Citizens Report Low Participation
The Islamic Republic announced Masoud Beheshtian as the new president following a government vote, claiming significant participation despite widespread reports of low turnout and boycotts.…
Over 140 U.S. Congress Members Urge Biden to Pressure Turkey to 'Follow International Laws'
Over 140 U.S. lawmakers have called on President Biden to pressure Turkey regarding its human rights violations ahead of the NATO summit. This bipartisan request…
Informed Source to VOA: Zartosht Ahmadi Raghab Transferred to Solitary Confinement for Boycotting 'Sham Elections'
Zartosht Ahmadi Raghab, a political prisoner, was transferred to solitary confinement for boycotting the Iranian elections and announced a hunger strike in protest. His actions…
Nine Female Prisoners Emphasize Boycott of Government Elections: A Desperate Attempt to Save a Desperate Regime
A group of female prisoners in Iran has publicly declared their boycott of the upcoming government elections, criticizing the regime's legitimacy and the nature of…