By Jubin Katiraie
Reports indicate that the appeals court in Tehran sentenced two detainees and seven activists to a total of 45 years in prison on December 2 for their involvement in the Haft Tapeh Sugar Company protests.
New US Sanctions on Iran
By Jubin Katiraie
New US sanctions were levied against Iran on Thursday by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. These sanctions specifically targeted judicial and security officials who were involved in the crackdown on the uprising last month, abusing the human rights of peaceful protesters.
30th Woman Killed During Nationwide Iran Protests
By Jubin Katiraie
Just over a month after the Iranian uprising began, new reports from Iran are showing just how repressive the Iranian authorities are. The Iranian Resistance announced the names of 16 other martyrs on Tuesday, bringing the total number of identified and announced martyrs of the uprising to 547 so far.
With or Without FATF Approval, Iran’s Economic Crisis Won’t Be Resolved
By Pooya Stone
These days, approval or non-approval Financial Action Task Force (FATF) bills and the Expediency Council’s treatment of this issue have ignited another round of infighting among Iranian authorities.
US State Dept Issues Alert Over Export of Steel Industry Materials to Iran
By Pooya Stone
The US State Department has issued an advisory alert about the US sanctions risk for anyone involved in transferring or exporting graphite electrodes and needle coke – essential materials for the steel industry – to Iran.
US Charges Indonesian With Violating Sanctions on Iran
By Jubin Katiraie
The United States’ Justice Department on Tuesday, December 10, charged an Indonesian and three Indonesia-based businesses with violating sanctions on Iran by supplying blacklisted Iranian airline Mahan Air with millions of dollars worth of new and refurbished aircraft parts.
MEP Gets Vote on Crackdown on Iran Protests
By Pooya Stone
A European lawmaker has finally managed to secure a vote in the European Parliament regarding the violent crackdown on protests in Iran by the Iranian authorities.
Iran Threat to UK Shipping in the Gulf
By Jubin Katiraie
The Iranian threat to British shipping in the Gulf “hasn’t gone away”, according to the head of the Royal Navy, who described Iran’s actions as “aggressive” and “outrageous”.
Iran’s Recent Protests Is Merely the Beginning of the Story!
By Pooya Stone
Little more than a month ago, the Iranian government passed the heaviest political crisis its rulers have experienced in the past 40 years. Officials still warn each other about upcoming protests that will be much deeper and stronger due to the roots of people’s complaints not being resolved.
