USCIRF Conference on Women and Religious Freedom
Shabtabnews - This week USCIRF is holding a Conference on Women and Religious Freedom . For the schedule please see…
Restaurant, Pharmacy Closed Down In Iran After Women Transgress Islamic Republic’s Codes
Iranwire - Iranian authorities shut down a restaurant in the southern city of Mahshahr on January 30 after a woman…
Iranian Protesters Defy Crackdown In Flashpoint City Of Sanandaj
Iranwire - The western Iranian city of Sanandaj was once again the scene of anti-government protests on the night of…
Islamic Republic Of Iran To Criminalize Comments On Social Networks
Iranwire - The Iranian parliament plans to add an article to the Islamic Penal Code that would criminalize "expressing opinions…
Russian-Iranian Axis: Biden Administration Missing in Action?
gatestoneinstitute.org - Iran is now selling surface-to-surface missiles to Russia for use in its war on Ukraine -- on the…
Top Iran Filmmaker Banned from Travel After Backing Protests
VOA - Iranian authorities have imposed a travel ban on leading filmmaker Masoud Kimiai, local media reported Monday, after he…
Strikes near Iraqi border mark widening regional battle against Iran
Al-Monitor — Iraq marks the geographical center of a larger fight that may be heating up again between Iran and its regional…
Iran, Russia connect interbank banking systems amid Western sanctions
Al-Arabia - Iran and Russia have connected their interbank communication and transfer systems to help boost trade and financial transactions,…
Armed Drones Attack Iranian Defense Factory; Tehran Says Only Limited Damage
RFL/RE - Drones equipped with explosives targeted an Iranian defense factory in the central city of Isfahan overnight, the Iranian Defense Ministry…
Over 500 Dead Since Start Of Unrest In Iran, Activists Say
RFL/RE - At least 527 people have been killed in Iran since the beginning of the anti-government demonstrations more than…