Iranwire – The Iranian authorities executed at least 10 prisoners over the past two days, a human rights group says, as the country’s clerical rulers are increasingly using capital punishment.  According to the Norway-based Iran Human Rights Organization, Ayoub Karimi, a Kurdish prisoner who spent 14 years in prison, was executed early on November 29 in Karaj’s Ghezelhesar prison, near Tehran. Six …

RFL/RE – In a bold act of defiance, an Iranian judge at the 2023 World Wushu Championships in the United States appeared without the mandatory hijab, igniting a controversy back home where the head scarf has become a flashpoint in a battle for women’s rights. In an exclusive interview with RFE/RL’s Radio Farda, Arghavan Jalali Farahani explained that her decision was “a …

RFL/RE – For many commuters in the Iranian capital, navigating the subway system means passing through “tunnels of horror.”Entrances and corridors in Tehran’s subway stations are lined with so-called hijab guards, women wearing black chadors and green sashes. And while the role of these squads is clear — to spot and confront women not wearing the mandatory head scarf — determining …

RFL/RE – The United States has imposed a new round of sanctions on more than 20 people and firms that the U.S. Treasury Department says have been involved in a “financial facilitation network” for the benefit of the Iranian military. The sanctions target people and companies inside Iran as well as in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates, the …

gatestoneinstitute.org – Awad Darawshe, 23, an Arab-Israeli paramedic, remained behind, refusing [on October 7] to abandon the wounded. “I speak Arabic. I think I can manage,” Darawshe said, supposing that he could reason with the terrorists. Perhaps he thought they would not harm a fellow Muslim Arab. He was wrong. “I never felt that I’m deprived in any way…. Stop …

Iran-HRM – A 32-year-old Arab political prisoner was hanged in the Sepidar Prison of Ahvaz at dawn on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Hani Albu-Shahbazi was sentenced to death on the charge of Moharebeh (waging war on God) and for the alleged killing of two intelligence agents. Hani Shahbazi, a resident of Falahiyeh (Shadegan), was one of the protesters detained during …

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) – Moradkhan Geravand was executed for drug-related charges in Khorramabad Central Prison. IHRNGO previously reported the execution of Morad Biranvand at the prison that day. According to information obtained by Iran Human Rights, a man was executed in Khorramabad Central Prison on 29 November. His identity has been established as 39-year-old Moradkhan Geravand who was sentenced …

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) – A prisoner named Massoud Basak has been executed for drug-related charges in Kashan Prison. According to information obtained by Iran Human Rights, a man was executed in Kashan Prison on 29 November. His identity has been established as 33-year-old Massoud Basak who was sentenced to death for drug-related charges by the Revolutionary Court. Informed sources …

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) – Ali Agha Mohammadi and Naser Maghsoudi were executed for murder charges in Ilam Central Prison. IHRNGO previously reported the execution of Shahram Mohammadbeigi at the prison that day. According to information obtained by Iran Human Rights, two more men were executed in Ilam Central Prison on 28 November. Their identities have been established as 45-year-old …

iranintl – Praising the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that Iran’s policy is not “to throw Zionists and Jews into the sea.” Speaking at a gathering in Tehran, Iran’s 84-year-old ruler said the “Al-Aqsa Storm” was against “the Zionist regime,” but its real aim was to expunge American influence in the region. …