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CHRI — Proceeds from museum-quality, collectible prints by three renowned Iranian-American artists will benefit the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) in the inaugural “Changemaker” series by the sponsor, Art for Change. “We’re honored to be chosen for this inspiring initiative by exceptional artists,” said CHRI Executive Director Hadi Ghaemi. “Art for Change’s dual mission of supporting great causes and …

Iran Human Rights (IHR) – Maryam (Massoumeh) Karimi who had been sentenced to qisas (retribution-in-kind) for the murder of her husband, has been executed in Rasht Central Prison after the victim’s “next of kin” refused to forgive her or accept diya (blood money) instead of retribution. According to informed sources, as next of kin, “her daughter carried out the execution of her mother.” Iran …

Al-Arabia – Yemen’s Houthi forces fired a missile on Sunday at a school in the Taiz region where pro-government forces are stationed, killing 15 soldiers, as well as three children who were nearby, two residents and military sources said. The residents told Reuters the children – two brothers and their relative – were in the area when the missile struck …

Iranwire – French tourist Benjamin Brière has appeared in court in Iran to defend himself against charges of “espionage” and “propaganda against the regime”. The 35-year-old was arrested 10 months ago and has been held in Vakilabad Prison ever since. He had driven his van via a scenic land route from France to Iran and documented parts of the journey on social …

VOA – Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard on Monday inaugurated a new underground facility designated for missile storage, the country’s state TV reported. The report quotes Guard commander Gen. Hossein Salami as saying that cruise and ballistic missiles will empower the force’s navy even more. The TV report showed footage of scores of missiles in an enclosed space resembling an underground …