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Iranwire – The death sentence handed down to protest rapper Toomaj Salehi has sparked a wave of grief and determination among his fans and fellow citizens, who view him as a powerful voice for their cause. Amir Raisian, his lawyer, said the verdict is riddled with “obvious legal contradictions” and “strangeness.” The Revolutionary Court of Isfahan, which issued this verdict, …

Iranwire – A new report by the Iranian Parliament’s Research Center has named Sistan and Baluchistan province as the most deprived region in the country “by a significant margin.” The report defines deprivation as “limited access to basic necessities like healthcare, education, roads, energy, clean water, and sanitation.” This lack of development fuels discontent. Since 2022, coinciding with nationwide protests, …

Iranwire – The Dadban legal group has issued a grave warning regarding the imminent execution of protester Reza Rasaei’s death sentence. According to a reliable source, the risk of Rasaei’s execution has escalated significantly in recent days, with no apparent obstacles in its implementation. A person close to Rasaei’s family informed Dadban, a group of pro-bono lawyers, that despite registering objections under …

Iranwire – Forty nurses and operating room staff of a Tehran hospital have collectively resigned in protest against systemic injustices and inadequate conditions.  Sources told IranWire that the Shohada-e-Tajrish Hospital authorities have used intimidation tactics to deter further signatures from the staff. The resignation letter explicitly cites numerous protests, repeated attempts to address grievances, and the failure to rectify issues …

Iranwire – The Islamic Republic of Iran executed four prisoners as death penalties continue to rise in the country. Death sentences were carried out for four prisoners at Arak and Karaj prisons. The prisoner include Javad Askari, Ali Reza Aghaei, Pezhman Azizi, and an inmate known as “Shahram,” who had been previously convicted of premeditated murder and drug-related offenses. Ali …