Syria: Prioritize human rights during peace talks in Russia
Amnesty - Responding to news that Iran, Turkey and Russia will meet in the Russian city of Sochi on Wednesday,…
175 Nobel Laureates Call on Iran to Release Swedish Resident Ahmadreza Djalali
CHRI - In a letter addressing Iran’s ambassador to the UN, 175 Nobel laureates have called on the country’s authorities…
Iran, EU hold third round of high-level talks
Al-Monitor - A senior delegation from the European Union traveled Nov. 19 to Iran for high-level talks between Iran and…
Iranian Official Threatens “Restrictions” on Social Media Networks That Reject State Censorship Policies
CHRI - A senior official representing Iran's top internet regulation body has threatened to take action against social media applications…
Iran, Hizballah Deny Accusations Of Destabilizing Middle East
RFL/RE - Iran and its ally, the Lebanese Shi'ite group Hizballah, are denying accusations from Saudi Arabia and its allies…
US Targets Iranian Counterfeit Scheme in Yemen
VOA — U.S. officials are spotlighting Iran’s efforts to spread its influence across the Middle East with what they describe…
Prisoner Hanged in Western Iran
Iran Human Rights - A prisoner was executed at Ilam Central Prison (Western Iran) on murder charges. According to a…
Previously Imprisoned Human Rights Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh Refuses to Appear in Court
CHRI - “I know I will not be treated fairly by the judiciary.” A prominent Iranian lawyer who was previously…
Political Prisoners Transferred to Prison in Northwestern Iran After Being Beaten by Rajaee Shahr Guards
CHRI - “It’s always the prisoner who gets punished, not the guard.” Three political prisoners serving life sentences have been…
Saudi Arabia seeks to turn back clock on Iran
Al-Monitor - The abrupt resignation of Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri during a trip to Saudi Arabia earlier this month…