The Farda Briefing: Iran’s Hijab Law Exposes Divisions In The Islamic Republic
RFL/RE - A new crackdown by Iranian authorities on women who violate the country’s “hijab and chastity" law has been…
Month: July 2022
Tehran Cemeteries Cover Graves That Have Pictures Of Women Without Hijabs
RFL/RE - The organization of cemeteries for Tehran Province says it has covered graves that feature images of the deceased…
Environmentalist Morad Tahbaz Released from Prison on Electronic Tag
Iranwire - The Iranian news website Emtedad reports that environmentalist Morad Tahbaz has been released on bail from Evin Prison. Tahbaz, who…
Abducted Californian Jamshid Sharmahd Denies Charges in Final Court Hearing in Iran
Iranwire - The dual-national prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd has denied all wrongdoing in the sixth session of his trial at Branch…
In Response to UN, Tehran Claims Baktash Abtin was ‘Terrorism Supporter’
Iran-HRM - The Islamic Republic of Iran has responded to questions from the United Nations of the death of jailed…
Iran bans women with “improper hijab” from southwestern airport
Iran-HRM - The Director General of Airports in the southwestern province of Fars said women with “improper hijab” will be…
Political prisoner Arjang Davoudi is at risk of losing sight in both eyes
Iran-HRM - Latest reports from Gohardasht Prison in Karaj indicate that Arjang Davoudi is at risk of losing sight in…
Iran: Horrific wave of executions must be stopped
amnesty.org - The Iranian authorities have embarked on an execution spree, killing at least 251 people between 1 January and…
Faranak Beheshti Second Woman Executed in Iran Today
Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) - Faranak Beheshti who was transferred to solitary confinement yesterday, was executed for murder in Urmia…
Child Bride Soheila Abedi Executed in Sanandaj
Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) - Child bride Soheila Abedi was executed for murder in Sanandaj Central Prison today. According to…