Iran-HRM – The Chief of Police of Kermanshah in western Iran said 1,700 people were summoned over “improper hijab” since the beginning of the Persian year in late March. He also said 230 cars were impounded during the same time for “cruising on the streets”. In comments carried by the state-run Tabnak website, Ali Akbar Javidan said those who don’t …

Iran-HRM – A political prisoner was lashed 74 times at the Greater Tehran Penitentiary. Naser Fahimi, a Kurdish political prisoner was lashed 74 times on Sunday despite his poor health condition and suffering from acute heart failure. The condition of Dr. Naser Fahimi has been reported to be very critical after the sentence was carried out. Naser Fahimi is a …

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) – Farzad Garavand and Mohammad Hatami who were sentenced to death for moharebeh for an armed robbery, were executed in Karaj Penitentiary this morning. According to Rokna quoting the Alborz Province Chief Justice, two men sentenced to moharebeh (enmity against god) through an armed robbery, were executed in Karaj Penitentiary. While the report does not name the men or specify their …

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) – Official sources have reported the execution of a man named as Ali Ch for the murder of a “senior intelligence police officer” in Mashhad Central Prison. According to Mashregh, a man was executed in Mashhad Central Prison on July 12. His identity has only been revealed as 34-year-old Ali Ch (surname unknown) who was sentenced …

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) – Rasoul Moradgholi was executed for drug-related charges in Sari Central Prison. According to information obtained by Iran Human Rights, a man was executed in Sari Central Prison on the morning of July 12. His identity has been established as Rasoul Moradgholi who was sentenced to death for drug-related charges by the Revolutionary Court. An informed …

Al-Monitor – A new Indian financial policy could help the country’s trade with Iran. What happened: The Reserve Bank of India decided Monday to allow imports and exports to be paid in India’s currency, the rupee.  The bank had a few motivations for the move. One is India’s trade gap, meaning the country is buying more than it is selling internationally. This could …

Al-Monitor – In a Cabinet meeting today, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi discussed the ongoing deadlock with the United States over the nuclear negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). “The Americans say that Iran must return to the JCPOA, but Iran has never left the deal. It is the Americans who have …

Al-Arabia – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attempts to deepen ties with Iran amid the Ukraine conflict represents a “profound threat,” US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday. Sullivan’s comments come as US officials have said Iran is preparing to help supply Russia several hundred drones, including some that are weapons-capable, to use in Ukraine. Putin is expected to visit …

Shabtabnews – In a twitter statement USCIRF expressed concerns in regards to #Iran’s nationwide crackdown on women who are not wearing religious head coverings. Cmmr @Skleinbaum: "USCIRF is concerned by #Iran's nationwide crackdown on women who are not wearing religious head coverings. Governments may not use policy rooted in religion to justify violating women's autonomy & freedom of belief." #WalkingUnveiled …

RFL/RE – Iranian authorities have renewed their crackdown on dissent amid rising antiestablishment sentiment and near daily protests across the Islamic republic. Prominent government critics have been arrested in recent days, including reformist politician Mostafa Tajzadeh and acclaimed filmmakers Jafar Panahi and Mohammad Rasulof. Other activists have been summoned for questioning by the authorities in recent days. Analysts say the …