Shabtabnews In this dark night, I have lost my way – Arise from a corner, oh you the star of guidance.

Al-Monitor – In the political sphere, Iran and Russia have interpreted the announced US withdrawal from Syria — be it tactical or strategic — as an American failure and an indication that their own policies have succeeded.

Al-Monitor – Iranian political prisoner and human rights activists Farhad Meysami has written an open letter from inside Iran’s Evin prison, criticizing his treatment at the hands of Iranian courts and rejecting stated US concerns for the human rights situation in Iran and for his own case in particular.

HRANA – The following is an overview of human rights violations in Iran on January 7th, 2019 based on the information compiled and verified by Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).

Iran-HRM – Revolutionary Court Blocked Hamed Aynehvand From Using Lawyer of His Choice

Radiofarda – All parliamentary motions for impeaching President Hassan Rouhani’s ministers have been shelved, a member of Majles (Islamic parliament) presidium has announced.