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Seven Political Activists Sentenced to Prison in Iran

Iran political prisoners

By Pooya Stone

Seven Iranian political activists have been sentenced to prison on vague and trumped-up charges by Judge Seyyed Ali Mazloum of Branch 29 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court. Here we will explain the sentences.

Iran Politician Admits to 300 per Day Coronavirus Deaths 

As Iranian authorities try to cease public fury with providing fabricated stats over the novel coronavirus, an MP revealed that "Some days the COVID-19 death toll has reached 300 people in a day alone

By Jubin Katiraie

An Iranian politician has admitted that 300 people have died from coronavirus (COVID-19) on some days since the pandemic first hit the country. 

A Shocking Report From the Greater Tehran Prison With 13,950 Convicts

The Greater Tehran Central Penitentiary

By Pooya Stone

Every time someone or an organization says something about human rights violations in Iran, the regime responds by labeling them ‘liars’.

Two Dead and Three Injured in Explosion in Iran

Baghershahr

By Jubin Katiraie

Two people have died and three have been injured in an enormous explosion in Baghershahr, just south of Tehran, early Tuesday morning.

How the Coronavirus Has Affected the Women’s Ward at Evin Prison

Iran women in prison

By Pooya Stone

The women’s ward of Evin Prison is separated into two halls; one for political prisoners and one for the wives and children of male convicts.

Iran’s Government Fails to Tackle the Coronavirus

Coronavirus in Iran

By Jubin Katiraie

Mohsen Farhadi, Environmental Health Technical Deputy of Iran’s Health Ministry, referring to the increasing trend of the coronavirus infected people in Iran said: “It is forecasted that some of the restriction must be reinstated.”

Iran Political Prisoner Nearly Dies From Suicide After Immense Pressure From the Regime

 Siamak Moghimi was arrested in November 2019 by the agents of IRGC Sarallah garrison.

By Pooya Stone

An Iranian political prisoner was compelled to attempt suicide at the Greater Tehran Penitentiary this weekend after the regime increased the physical and mental pressure he was under.

12 Christians Arrested in Iran Last Week

Iran's Christians

By Jubin Katiraie

The intelligence agents of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps arrested at least 12 Christian coverts in Tehran, Karaj, and Malayer last week.

Concerns Over ‘Urban Riots’ in Summer of 2020

A glimpse of Iran's protests in January 2020

By Pooya Stone

These days, the volatile situation of Iran’s society and the people’s hatred against the government and different factions are subjects of discussion and investigation for Iranian media outlets.

Haft Tappeh Strike Continues for 21st Consecutive Day

Haft Tappeh

By Jubin Katiraie

Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Company workers continued their strike for the 21st consecutive day on Sunday, demanding the payment in full of their lost wages, as well as answers from company officials over other issues raised, as they chanted “No to living in shame!” and “A hungry kid won’t listen to mere pledges!”.