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Amnesty International: Death Penalty in Iran Is Still Worrying

Iran Focus London, 13 Apr - In 2017, the number of death sentences and executions carried out declined overall across the world. This is...

Calls for Iranian Authorities to Let Widow Leave the Country

Iran Focus London, 11 Apr - Dr. Kavous Seyed Emami, a 63-year-old Iranian academic and founder of the Persian Wildlife Heritage Foundation, allegedly killed...

Lady Political Prisoner Releases Open Letter From Iran Prison

Iran Focus London, 03 Apr - Maryam Akbari was arrested in December 2009 during street protests against that year’s widely disputed presidential election and...

Husband ‘Disappointed’ With Boris Johnson’s Efforts for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Imprisoned in Iran

Iran Focus London, 02 Apr - After Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Boris Johnson’s continued unsuccessful bids to secure the release...

Iranian Metal Band Member Accused of Creating “Satanic Music” Sentenced to 6 Years Prison

Iran Focus London, 01 Apr - To avoid being imprisoned for six years for producing metal music, “Confession” band member Nikan Khosravi, left Iran...

UN Human Rights Council Extends Mandate for Special Rapporteur to Iran

Iran Focus London, 26 Mar - The United Nation’s Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution to extend the mandate of a Special Rapporteur...

US Criticises Iran For “Unacceptable” Treatment of the Media

Iran Focus London, 17 Mar - The US State Department has called out the Iranian Regime for its “unacceptable” treatment of the news media,...

Renewed Call for Justice for Prisoners Killed by Iranian Authorities

Iran Focus London, 15 Mar - Following the recent protests and anti-government demonstrations in Iran, dozens of Iranians were killed while in custody. The...

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Day 2 of Free Iran 2026: International Figures Rally Behind NCRI Alternative

PARIS — The second day of the Free Iran 2026 World Summit brought together a broad range of former...

Free Iran 2026 Summit in Paris Draws International Support for Democratic Change in Iran

PARIS, June 20, 2026 — Political leaders, former government officials, parliamentarians, and human rights advocates from Europe and North...

Iran’s Water Crisis: Women on the Front Lines of a Silent Disaster

Iran’s water crisis is no longer merely an environmental or economic challenge; it has become one of the country’s...

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Iran’s ‘No to Executions Tuesdays’ Campaign Marks 125th Week

On Tuesday, June 16, the "No to Executions Tuesdays"...

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