Tehran Police Chief Warns Hijab Protesters Of Zero Tolerance
RFL/RE - Tehran Police Chief Hassan Rahimi has warned Iranian women protesting the Islamic Republic’s compulsory hijab rule of a…
Month: February 2018
MP Accuses Dervishes Of Espionage And Armed Resistance
RFL/RE - A conservative member of Iran’s parliament has accused a faction of the Gonabadi dervishes of espionage and collaboration…
Amid Outcry Over Ghouta, Russia Vows To Back Assad Against ‘Terror Threat’
RFL/RE - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Moscow will continue to help Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government…
Iranian Justice Minister’s Speech Before UN Council Draws Protests
RFL/RE - Demonstrators gathered outside the UN in Geneva and some diplomats left in protest over an address given by…
Western Powers Condemn Iran Over Alleged Arms-Embargo Violations
RFL/RE - Four Western powers have condemned Iran for allegedly violating an arms embargo on Yemen a day after Russia…
‘Freedom’ For A Day: Women In Stands Score Big Sporting Victory In Iran
RFL/RE - "Opening doors to women." "Women's three-pointer." "Women have rights." These are just a small sample of the jubilant…
An international crime in Ghouta implemented by Russia, Iran
Al-Arabia - United Nations Resolution 2401, which calls for an immediate ceasefire in Eastern Ghouta and which does not apply…
US General: Iran Posing Long-Term Threat to Mideast Stability
VOA - Iran is a major threat to U.S. interests and the long-term stability of the Mideast, the head of…
Iran Seals Its Egregious Rights Record With Toxic Pick For Top Spot on Human Rights Council
CHRI - Selection of Avaei Shows Culture of Impunity For Human Rights Violators Will Continue in Iran The Iranian government’s…
Iranian Criminal Court Sentenced Juvenile Offender to Death on Education Minister and MP’s Recommendation
CHRI - Case Highlights Violations of Domestic and International Law and Judiciary’s Lack of Independence A young man who was…