April, 2024

• 26 April

  Dire Health Conditions and Neglect in Iranian Prisons

  

  Iranwire – Taraneh Alidoosti, Mustafa Al-Ahmad, Bahareh Hedayat, Narges Mohammadi, Arash Sadeghi, Forugh Taghipour, Zohreh Sarv, and Nasrin Javadi are among the many prisoners afflicted with unknown or incurable diseases, a number that continues to rise with each passing day. Despite this alarming trend, relevant institutions, including the prison organization and the judiciary, turn a blind eye and attempt to …

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• 26 April

  Former Iran Hostages Demand Release Of Swedish Doctor On Death Row

  

  iranintl – Fifteen former Iran hostages have censured the Swedish government for “lack of meaningful action” to free Swedish-Iranian doctor Ahmadreza Djalali, who has been on death row in Iran for more than 6 years. “Sweden has done little to secure his release and also inexcusably failed to provide his family with the level of support and information they need …

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• 26 April

  Freed Iranian Artists Diagnosed With Diseases

  

  iranintl – Actress Taraneh Alidoosti and filmmaker Mostafa Al-Ahmad have been diagnosed with diseases after serving time in Iranian prisons for voicing dissent, the latest in a series of mystery illnesses contracted by political prisoners. Taraneh Alidoosti – best known for the Oscar-winning movie “The Salesman” – was arrested as part of the Woman Life Freedom movement sparked by the death in …

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• 26 April

  Iran Executes Three More Prisoners, Including Woman

  

  Iranwire – The Islamic Republic’s judiciary has executed three more prisoners, including a woman.  Rokna news agency reported on April 25 the three executions in Karaj for murder convictions. Details of the first two cases, involving a middle-aged man who allegedly killed his wife and another man who fatally stabbed someone in a street fight, were limited.  Their identities remain …

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• 26 April

  Iran Summons Journalist for Reporting Outrage Over Rapper’s Death Sentence

  

  Iranwire – As protests erupted against the death sentence given to rapper Toomaj Salehi, the Tehran Prosecutor’s Office targeted journalists reporting on the public outcry. On April 25, Milad Alavi, a journalist for Shargh newspaper, was summoned for publishing a video of citizens’ reactions to Salehi’s sentence.  This action coincided with the widespread demonstrations against the young artist’s sentencing. The …

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• 26 April

  Iranian Disabled Man Gets Four Years in Prison for ‘Supporting Israel’

  

  Iranwire – Iranian authorities have sentenced a disabled man to four years in prison for “supporting” Israel online.  The Criminal Court of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province charged Omid Izadi Sadeghabadi for “spreading propaganda against the Islamic Republic through media activities and supporting Israel” and “publishing false information to disturb public opinion.” Izadi Sadegh-Abadi, 35, lives in the Saman district of …

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• 26 April

  32 Agencies Taskes to Enforce Iran’s Mandatory Hijab Amid Crackdown

  

  Iranwire – The police commander of the Islamic Republic revealed that 32 agencies are responsible for implementing the mandatory hijab rules.  “There are for the issue of hijab and chastity; unfortunately, some of them do not fulfill their missions and even in this field they have also become demanding,” police chief Ahmadreza Radan said Friday.  “The enemy is trying to …

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• 26 April

  Narges Mohammadi Condemns Death Sentence of Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi

  

  Iranwire – Narges Mohammadi, the imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has condemned the death sentence of protest rapper Toomaj Salehi. “Toomaj’s death sentence signifies the death of our vibrant movement. Let us rally for the survival of the movement that defines our existence,” she said in a message from Evin prison. Mohammadi’s statement, posted on her official Instagram page, adds: “The resilient, …

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• 26 April

  Six Iranian Border Guards Arrested by Taliban in Afghanistan

  

  Iranwire – Local sources in Sistan and Baluchistan province reported on April 25 that six Iranian border guards were arrested by Taliban forces. The incident occurred after the guards crossed into Afghan territory, according to the Haalvsh news agency. The Taliban seized the guards’ military vehicle and weapons following their “illegal” entry into Afghanistan, the report says. The captured personnel …

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• 26 April

  US Campuses: Incubating Terrorism

  

  gatestoneinstitute.org – Some of the signs say “pro-Palestine”, “ceasefire now” and “end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza”. But these benign statements hide a far more malignant agenda, the end of Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people, the end of America as the world’s leading power and the end of democracy and the free market economy. Even if there …

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• 26 April

  US issues further sanctions on Iran, targets drones

  

  VOA – The United States on Thursday issued further sanctions on Iran, targeting Iranian drones, including their use by Russia in the war in Ukraine, as Washington seeks to ratchet up pressure on Tehran. In a statement, the U.S. Treasury Department said the action, taken in coordination with the United Kingdom and Canada, targets over one dozen entities, individuals and …

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• 26 April

  3 Men Executed in Ghezelhesar Prison

  

  Iran Human Rights – Ali Khoshavaz, a man on death row for drug-related charges, and Shahram Sharghi and Alireza Aghayi, who were sentenced to qisas (retribution-in-kind) for murder, were executed in Ghezelhesar Prison. According to information obtained by Iran Human Rights, a man named Ali Khoshavaz was executed in Ghezelhesar Prison in Karaj on 21 April. He was sentenced to death by …

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• 25 April

  Reza Pahlavi Goes On Media Blitz, Urging West To Reset Iran Strategy

  

  iranintl – As much of the global media scrambled to decode where Iranians stand on the escalating tension between Tehran and Jerusalem – Iran’s exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi appeared to be everywhere. In what can only be described as a kind of media tour, Pahlavi embarked on at least 13 interviews in the span of just 11 days. From left-wing …

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• 25 April

  ‘Reformists’ Warn On Hijab Crackdown, Journalists Call It Suppression

  

  .iranintl – Two weeks into the latest round of violent crackdowns on Iranian women refusing to wear the hijab, certain so-called reformist and moderate politicians and commentators are cautioning the state about its harsh approach. At the same time, some female journalists assert that the crackdown is part of the regime’s ongoing strategy to stifle dissent, by reinforcing the ideological …

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• 25 April

  Mounting Critique in Iran Over Handling Of Economic Crisis

  

  iranintl – An increasing number of Iranian politicians, media outlets, and senior clerics are voicing criticism of the government’s handling of the country’s worsening economic crisis. With inflation expected to surpass 50%, the Iranian people are facing increasingly desperate conditions. Referring to the hardships that many families are grappling with, Ayatollah Abdollah Javadi-Amoli warned that these problems could eventually lead …

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• 25 April

  Outrage Mounts as Iran Sentences Rapper Toomaj Salehi to Death

  

  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, …

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• 25 April

  Iranian Parliament Names Sistan and Baluchistan as Most Deprived Region

  

  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, …

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• 25 April

  Jailed Iranian Protester at Risk of Imminent Execution: Legal Group

  

  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 …

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• 25 April

  Tehran Nurses Resign to Protest Poor Working Conditions

  

  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 …

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• 25 April

  Iran Executes Four as Death Penalties Surge

  

  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 …

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• 25 April

  Iran Arrests Siblings of Protester Killed in 2022 Demonstrations

  

  Iranwire – Security forces in Iran have arrested three siblings of a young protester killed during the crcakdown on the 2022 nationwide demonstrations.  Mahsa, Maryam, and Meysam Basir Tavana, siblings of Mehran Basir Tavana, were arrested on Wednesday.  The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported the arrests.  The reason for their detention and their current whereabouts remain unknown.  Security …

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• 25 April

  Iran’s Raisi inaugurates hydropower, irrigation project in Sri Lanka

  

  VOA – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said his country has proven the West doesn’t have a monopoly on technology while inaugurating a hydropower and irrigation project in Sri Lanka on Wednesday. Raisi is the first Iranian leader to visit Sri Lanka since former President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad visited the country in 2008. “The Western countries tried to convince all others that …

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• 25 April

  US, Qatar and Iran: Release the Hostages!

  

  gatestoneinstitute.org – The United States, France, Germany, Russia and Argentina, who had dual nationals taken hostage, did not try to bomb Hamas infrastructure and places where Hamas hid. Instead, they let Israel do it and then accused Israel of destroying the Gaza Strip. Rather than putting any pressure on Qatar and demonstrating in front of Qatari-owned hotels in France, the …

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• 25 April

  IHRNGO Condemns Rapper Toomaj Salehi’s Death Sentence and Calls for International Reaction

  

  Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) – Rapper Toomaj Salehi who was arrested during the “Woman, Life, Freedom” nationwide protests has received the death penalty. Condemning the death sentence against Toomaj Salehi in the strongest terms, Iran Human Rights calls for the international community to pay special attention to the intensification of repression in Iran. IHRNGO Director, Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam said: “Issuing the death …

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• 24 April

  Iran reduces military presence in Syria after suspected Israeli strikes: Monitor

  

  alarabiya – Iran has reduced its military footprint in Syria after a succession of strikes blamed on Israel, a source close to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and a war monitor said Wednesday. Iran has provided military support to Syrian government forces through more than a decade of civil war but a series of strikes targeting its commanders in recent months has …

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• 24 April

  Missing IRGC General Alive and Living In US, 17 Years after Defection to West

  

  iranintl – Ali-Reza Asgari, the once distinguished Iranian Major General in the regime’s powerful paramilitary force, has been found living in the United States under a new identity, according to exclusive findings by Iran International. Since 2006, the former deputy defense minister’s disappearance has been the subject of extensive speculation – shrouded in much mystery. Iran International’s months-long investigation now …

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• 24 April

  ‘War On Women’ Intensifies With Hijab Crackdown In Iran

  

  iranintl – Authorities in Iran have launched a fierce battle with Iranian women over the enforcement of mandatory hijab, a struggle that has reignited widespread condemnation of the government’s heavy-handed tactics. Project Nour, the regime’s new hijab enforcement plan, has seen Iranian authorities escalate their physical efforts to enforce the Islamic Republic’s strict hijab laws. It has led to a …

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• 24 April

  US Senate Passes MAHSA Act, Other Iran Sanctions Bills

  

  iranintl – The US Senate on Tuesday night unanimously passed a foreign aid package which includes several Iran-related sanctions bills especially the MAHSA Act which targets Iran’s Supreme Leader. During the voting session on Tuesday night, 79 senators voted for the landmark $95-billion aid package for Israel and Ukraine, which also includes Iran-related sanctions bills. Eighteen senators voted against the …

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• 24 April

  Twice Arrested and Tortured: Farshad Dastmardi’s Harrowing Ordeals in Iran

  

  Iranwire – Farshad Dastmardi, a protester in Dehdasht, was subjected to horrific torture tactics.  He was suspended from the ceiling in an attempt to coerce a confession to the murder of four individuals during the protests.  Multiple assailants participated in this act, wielding sticks to beat him until he lost consciousness.  They would then revive him by dousing him with …

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• 24 April

  Woman Murdered by Husband with Violent Past After Refusing Financial Demand

  

  Iranwire – Samereh Mokhtarpour, a 38-year-old woman from northwestern Salmas, was killed by her husband. According to a source familiar with the situation, Samereh endured years of domestic violence. Her tumultuous journey began at the age of 14 when she fell in love with a boy named Akbar. However, due to familial objections, their relationship didn’t materialize until she turned 20, only to …

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