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IOPHR Statement in Support of the Nationwide Strikes in Iran

Shabtabnews – In a statement IOPHR expressed support for nationwide strikes in Iran by stating: ” the IOPHR would like to point out that considering the fact that the regime of the Islamic Republic has worked to thwart strikes and prevent legal rights of Iranians to strike, the officials of this system can never be relied on as the arbitrator …

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US ‘beyond fed up’ with Iran-backed Houthis: State Department

Al-Arabia – The United States is “beyond fed up” with the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, the State Department said Thursday, in the latest sign of Washington’s frustration amid efforts to halt the yearslong war. The Yemeni militia has escalated its offensive on Marib, and this continues to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, State Department Spokesman Ned Price said during a briefing. …

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Iranian MP: Criticizing Digital Rights Bill is “Sabotage”

Iranwire – The chairman of the Iranian parliament’s Cultural Committee has doubled down on a controversial bill that could see more restrictions imposed on Iranians’ internet access. Speaking at Azad University on Thursday night, Morteza Aghatehrani told those present that he viewed the 130,000 social media posts against the new digital law one day as an act of “sabotage”. He added: “We will …

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“This is Big”: UN Special Rapporteur Calls for Inquiry into Ebrahim Raisi’s Crimes

Iranwire – Not two weeks ago on Saturday, July 19, Ebrahim Raisi was declared the winner of Iran’s 2021 presidential election. The victory was more or less assured, but what the Iranian regime might not have banked on was the extent to which his role in the 1988 mass execution would be a topic of focus in international coverage. Then on Monday, June 28, Javaid …

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What Will Post-Revolutionary Iran Look Like?

nationalinterest.org – It would be foolish to believe that the Islamic Republic is permanent. What might Iran become should the Islamic Republic fail?by Michael Rubin Iran’s 42-year-old Islamic Republic is facing an existential test. Transition looms as Iranians discuss what might occur after the death of 82-year-old Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iran’s dictator for more than three decades.  The importance of hardline Judiciary …

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