Iran pushes ahead with internet ‘protection’ bill
Al-Monitor - Iranian members of parliament have pushed ahead a controversial bill that would essentially cut off most Iranians from the internet…
Month: February 2022
The Takeaway: Iran nuclear talks so far unaffected by US-Russia showdown
Al-Monitor - Iran’s top nuclear negotiator, Ali Bageri Kani, is leaving Vienna for Iran for what might be the final sign-off…
Explainer: Why is Israel concerned over the impending Iran nuclear deal?
Al-Arabia - While the world’s attention has been focused on Ukraine, the Biden administration also has been racing with world…
Baha’i in Mazandaran Sentenced to Prison
Iranwire - Branch 2 of the Mazandaran Court of Appeal has upheld the initial sentence of a Baha'i citizen named…
Troubled ex-IRGC Commander is New Head of the Iranian Shooting Federation
Iranwire - Three days ago members of the Iranian Shooting Federation elected Morteza Ghorbani, a long-standing commander and officer in…
Iran Appears Ready to Swap Prisoners with US as Talks Approach ‘Finish Line’
VOA - Talks on restoring a deal to curb Iran's nuclear program and ease sanctions are near conclusion, a Russian…
Kurd activist lashed 70 times in northwest Iran prison
Iran-HRM - Kurd activist lashed 70 times in northwest Iran prison Kurd political prisoner Chia Aghabigpour was lashed 70 times…
Civil Society Crackdown in the Shadow of Nuclear Talks
Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) - The repression of civil society and human rights defenders has intensified with the revival of…
Raisi says Iran’s gas production strong despite US sanctions
Al-Monitor - Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi said his country is ready to serve as a regional safe route for natural…
“My Sister’s Relationships are Her Business”: Male Students in Iran Give Patriarchy the Cold Shoulder
Iranwire - Two more horrific so-called “honor killings” of women and girls came to light this month. The patriarchal belief system that underpins these…