By Jubin Katiraie
As more news comes out about the crackdown on the Iranian uprising, we’re hearing of horrific crimes against humanity being committed, including deaths under torture.
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran’s Shipping Network and Mahan Air
By Pooya Stone
The United States Treasury Department on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Iran’s biggest airline and its shipping network, accusing them of transporting lethal aid and proliferating weapons of mass destruction.
Criticism From Inside Iran’s Government Over Broadcasting of Forced Confessions
By Pooya Stone
The Iranian authorities’ decision to broadcast the confessions of protesters has faced criticism, even from the state-run media and its own officials.
Iran Uprising: US Increases Pressure on Iranian Government
By Jubin Katiraie
On Friday 15th November, the latest round of protests in Iran broke out. The people have been protesting on and off for quite some time, but this current round of demonstrations has lasted almost a month so far. The Iranian Resistance is calling on the people of Iran to continue protesting.
Iran’s 2020 Budget, in Support of Suppression and Corruption
By Jubin Katiraie
One of the controversial items announced this week by President Hassan Rouhani as part of Iran’s 2020 budget is the funds set aside for so-called cultural institutions affiliated with the regime.
Behind the Shortage of Influenza Treatment in Iran
By Jubin Katiraie
More than a month has passed since the outbreak of a major flu epidemic in Iran. More than 80 people have been killed in the past month due to a lack of flu medicine known as Tamiflu. A batch of the vital drug came into the country in the last week, albeit after the death of some people.
US House of Reps Passes Resolution Condemning Iranian Government
By Pooya Stone
On Monday, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution to condemn the Iranian government for its crackdown on peaceful protests and support the rights of the Iranian people to freedom of expression.
US Citizen Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Weapons for Iran
By Jubin Katiraie
An Iranian man has pled guilty in Los Angeles to a federal conspiracy charge for sending prohibited machinery to Iran in violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and US sanctions imposed on the nation.
A Look at Iran’s 2020-2021 Budget
By Pooya Stone
The Iranian parliament is expected to decide on next year’s budget. However, after the gas price hikes, it became clear that neither the branches’ heads of the regime nor the regime’s supreme leader cared about the parliament in crucial political-economic decision-making.
Iran: A Letter From Evin Prison
By Pooya Stone
Soheila Hijab Bid Sarakhsi is a lawyer and human rights activist and a political woman imprisoned in Evin prison.
