German Economy Minister To Press Tehran On Rights, Role In Syria
RFL/RE - Germany's Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel says he plans to raise concerns about Iran's human rights record and its…
Month: September 2016
Union Leader: Less Pressure on Teachers Thanks to Rights Activists
Iranhumanrights.org - The leader of Iran's largest teachers' rights organization has said that due to pressure from civil rights activists,…
Iranian Authorities Silent on Green Movement Campaign Worker Missing Since 2011
Iranhumanrights.org - Alireza Piri, a dentist from Tabriz in northwestern Iran who campaigned for former presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi,…
Iran reacts to death of Israel’s founding father
Al-monitor - The passing of Israel's former prime minister and president on Sept. 28 sparked strong reactions all over the world, and Iran…
How Khamenei played his ace to sideline Ahmadinejad
Al-monitor - Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad finally got the opportunity to meet with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Aug. 30.…
Foreign tourist visits fetches Iran $24B in 3.5 years: Official
PayvandNews - Some $24 billion came into Iran over the past three and a half years because of foreign tourists,…
In memory of Iranian American physicist Ali Javan: 1926-2016
PayvandNews - PAAIA is sad to announce the passing of Dr. Ali Javan. A respected and accomplished Iranian American physicist,…
Eight Prisoners Executed on Murder and Moharebeh Charges
Iran Human Rights - Eight prisoners sentenced to death for murder and Moharebeh (enmity against God) charges were reportedly hanged…
Seven Prisoners Executed for Drug Offenses
Iran Human Rights - Seven prisoners were recently executed in southern Iran on drug related charges. Seven prisoners sentenced to death…
Iran: Shameful 16-year-sentence for Narges Mohammadi a devastating blow to human rights
Amnesty - In response to the news that the 16-year prison sentence against prominent human rights defender Narges Mohammadi, who…