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Qezel-Hesar Prison in Karaj – Part 1

Iran-HRM – A Humanitarian Catastrophe Under the Clerical Regime Introduction: Qezel-Hesar Prison in Karaj is one of the largest and most notorious prisons in Iran, where the conditions starkly violate international human rights laws and standards. Located adjacent to the Central Karaj Prison, it was sanctioned by the U.S. Department of State in December 2024 due to widespread human rights …

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Sixteen Lawyers Slammed with Bogus Charges in Iran for Criticizing Government

CHRI – Notorious Prosecutor Involved in Death of Iranian-Canadian Journalist Zahra Kazemi Receives License to Practice Law Iran is intensifying its assault on independent lawyers, targeting dozens who have defended protesters and dissidents or have criticized government policies. The recent indictment of 16 lawyers in Mashhad on politically motivated charges demonstrates the Iranian authorities’ relentless efforts to silence legal defenders …

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Activists, families of death row prisoners protest outside Tehran prison

iranintl – Activists and families of political prisoners on death row staged a protest outside Tehran’s Evin Prison on Tuesday, calling for the abolition of executions as Iran’s record killing spree continues. The demonstration began early in the morning and was attended by former political prisoners and human rights activists, including filmmaker Jafar Panahi and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges …

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Iranian parliament says US talks not forbidden but harmful

iranintl – The National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of Iran’s Parliament said that while negotiation remains a valid diplomatic tool, talks with the United States have consistently harmed Iranian interests. “Negotiation with the US is not prohibited but has proven irrational and damaging,” the committee said, referencing past engagements with Washington. It pointed to the 2015 nuclear deal, or …

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Oman’s military chief meets Iran’s top general in Tehran

iranintl – Omani and Iranian military chiefs met in Tehran on Tuesday as the two nations prepare for military drills. Oman’s chief of staff, Abdullah bin Khamis Al Raisi, arrived in Tehran on Monday at the invitation of his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Bagheri. Iranian state media said during the visit, Al Raisi is expected to tour an exhibition of Iran’s …

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