“Seeking Justice” Civil Rights Movement Aims to Uncover Facts and Keep Victims’ Memories Alive
CHRI – Ahead of Iran’s June 18 presidential election, public discussions on the Clubhouse social networking app by victims of…
Month: June 2021
Iran’s hard-liners take page from China’s election playbook
Al-Monitor - Another presidential election is unfolding in Iran. Many observers expect a low turnout as many ordinary Iranians are either discouraged…
China-Iran cooperation goes slow in context of nuclear talks
Al-Monitor - Since finalizing a 25-year strategic partnership agreement in March, Beijing and Tehran have remained rather quiet on any…
Rouhani praises Putin, hails expanded ties with Russia
Al-Monitor - Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said his country's already "friendly relations" with Russia have expanded during his eight years in office,…
Why the Coming Iranian Elections Will Challenge the Biden Administration
thedispatch - In the past, the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader inevitably gave a speech before a presidential election extolling how…
Iranian Parliament Drafts Bill to Outlaw Citizen Journalists
Iranwire - On June 13, 2021, a bill will go before the Iranian parliament’s Judicial Committee bearing the cumbersome title…
Iran’s Sanjarian Nuclear Site: What Do We Know?
Iranwire - Iranians became aware of the Islamic Republic's nuclear program at the same time as the existence of the…
Rich and Well-Connected Prisoners Enjoy Extended Furloughs in Their Luxury Villas
Iranwire - Revolutionary Guards commander Mahmoud Seif. Mohammad Hadi Razavi, the son-in-law of Labor Minister Mohammad Shariatmadari. Hossein Hedayati, known as…
Iraq Releases Iran-Aligned Commander Arrested on Terror Charges
VOA - Iraq has released an Iran-aligned militia commander arrested in May on terrorism-related charges after authorities found insufficient evidence…
“Do You Also Sleep With a Clear Conscience?” (An Open Letter to Candidate Raisi’s Wife)
CHRI - In 2017, when Iranian Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi launched his first presidential campaign, Effat Mahbaz–the widow of a political prisoner killed…