By Jubin Katiraie
A powerful system of political patronage, nepotism, and cronyism pervade all sectors of Iran’s economy. Bribes are often given to obtain services, permits, or public contracts.
The Systematic Trafficking of Iranian Girls
By Pooya Stone
Iranian women and girls are being systematically trafficked to other countries by criminal gangs with state officials providing immunity or outright taking part.
Persecution of Female Kurdish Activists in Iran
By Jubin Katiraie
Multiple female Kurdish political prisoners in Iran have been prosecuted, detained, and give exceptionally long prison terms in the past month, as part of the regime’s 40-year-long persecution of ethnic minorities, designed to keep the mullahs in power.
Iran: Inside the Free Bitumen Plan
By Pooya Stone
These days, bitumen and its rents have provoked many reactions and discussion among economic experts and activists. In this respect, an expert recently revealed that politicians owning bitumen-making plants are behind the free bitumen plan. However, the issue is too plain and simple. Influential Iranian politicians and MPs are exploiting the law to fill their pockets.
Iran Making Death Row Inmates Into Cannon Fodder for Syrian War
By Jubin Katiraie
On Monday, July 27, several high-ranking officials from Karaj Central Prison, as well as a well-dressed delegation, visited various wards of the prison to find inmates to fight in the Syrian Civil War, alongside the forces of the Iranian regime and the Syrian regime.
Destruction of the Nutrition System in Iran
By Pooya Stone
Nutrition is one of the main indicators of economic and living conditions in all countries.
Protests Across Iran Over the Past Few Days
By Jubin Katiraie
Iran has seen protests across the country in the past few days, following the Free Iran Global Summit 2020, with people rightly angry at the regime for various reasons and demanding their rights.
Iran: Another Juvenile Offender Will Be Hanged in One Month for Confessions Made Under Torture
By Pooya Stone
A juvenile offender in northern Iran, who was convicted of alleged murder at just 16 after being tortured in prison, will be hanged in less than a month.
Selling Off Iran to Preserve the Regime
By Jubin Katiraie
Iran’s 25-year deal with China and Chinese companies’ investment in Iran’s water resources prompted a widespread negative reaction from the Iranian population.
Death Sentences of Five Protesters Upheld in Iran
By Pooya Stone
The Iranian Supreme Court in Isfahan has upheld the death sentences of five protesters arrested during the December 2017-January 2018 uprising, with some sources saying they received two death sentences; one for “waging war against God” and one for taking arms against the government.
