When Western countries joined in on imposing strict sanctions on Iran due to their violations of human rights and the regime’s continuous disregard of accountability or reform one would expect that both regulations and the companies’ moral compass would abide by the rules of sanctions. But apparently that is not the case. Reports show that analyzed downed Iranian drones in …

Iranwire – Iranian security forces have arrested a Kurdish pharmacist who had published videos on his Instagram page about how to treat people injured during protests, IranWire reports. Shooresh Heidari was detained at his home in Bukan, West Azerbaijan province, without being presented a court order or the charge against him, an informed source said. The security agents confiscated some …

Iranwire – Iranian security forces have shot and killed two Kurds in the northwestern city of Divandareh, IranWire reports, as protests against the clerical establishment continue to rage across the country. Habibullah Fathi and Fawad Sawari lost their lives on November 19, amid a state crackdown on nationwide protests that has claimed the lives of more than 340 people over …

gatestoneinstitute.org – The word “life” is also getting fresh attention as a concept, reminding us that the true task of politics is to strive for a more humane and fulfilled life for everyone. Traditional macho-male issues like the quest for national glory, the flexing of military muscles, and emphasis on law-and-order have been nudged aside to open a space for …

Iranwire – Britain’s foreign secretary has vowed to work with allies to counter Iran which he accused of “spreading bloodshed and destruction,” as the Iranian clerical regime grapples with the biggest protest movement in years. “Iranian-supplied weapons threaten the entire region,” James Cleverly told the annual Manama Dialogue conference on November 19, adding: “The regime has resorted to selling Russia …

VOA – Protests raged on at Iranian universities and in some cities on Saturday as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that the country’s “enemies” may try to mobilize workers after failing to topple the Islamic government in more than two months of unrest. One of the boldest challenges to Iran’s clerical leaders in decades, the protests have been gaining …

Iran-HRM – Security forces in Isfahan Central Prison have tortured the famous Iranian rapper, Toomaj Salehi. They aimed at forcing him into TV confession. The severity of his torture is such that four of his fingers has been broken. The popular singer has been on hunger strike at Ward A.D. in Isfahan Central Prison for six days. Toomaj had been …

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) – At least 378 people including 47 children and 27 women have been killed by security forces in the ongoing nationwide protests. As the number of slain rapidly rises, Islamic Republic forces refuse to accept responsibility and attribute the killings to terrorist and foreign groups. Iran Human Rights warns of this disinformation campaign escalating in the …

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) – Nasrin Sotoudeh, an Iranian lawyer and human rights defender was awarded the Robert Badinter Public Grand Prix at the closing ceremony of the 8thWorld Congress Against the Death Penalty. Iran Human Rights Director, Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam accepted the prize on behalf of Nasrin Sotoudeh and read her message. Nasrin Sotoudeh’s message to the World Congress Against …

Shabtabnews – In a twitter statement USCIRF Commissioner expressed concern on Melika Qaragozlu’s transfer to Amin Abad Psychiatric Hospital USCIRF Commissioner @SKleinbaum: "Melika Qaragozlu's transfer to Amin Abad Psychiatric Hospital is concerning given reports of deliberate medical & psychological abuse of prisoners there. Protesting mandatory hijab laws should not endanger her life." https://t.co/lZuRlpcIvV— USCIRF (@USCIRF) November 18, 2022