By Pooya Stone
While the Iranian people are struggling against the novel coronavirus, the government seeks to achieve economic-political interests through this ominous health crisis.
Iranian Doctors Demand Coronavirus ‘Transparency’ in Open Letter to Health Minister
By Jubin Katiraie
In a letter to Iran’s Health Minister Saeed Namaki, a group of Iranian doctors called for ‘transparency’ and ‘accountability’ in the fight against the novel coronavirus.
Fluctuations in Oil Prices and the Iranian Regime’s Fear of Complete Collapse
By Pooya Stone
These days, in tandem with the coronavirus crisis in Iran, the fall in the global oil prices is challenging the regime in Tehran and further undermining its 2020 budget.
4 Million Female Breadwinners Under Poverty Line in Iran
By Jubin Katiraie
The four million female breadwinners in Iran, most of whom live under the poverty line, are suffering from double the economic pressure at the moment and the situation is so bad that even the state-run media are reporting on it.
$4.8 Billion Missing From Iranian Government Funds in 2018
By Pooya Stone
More than $4.8 billion went missing from Iranian government funds in 2018, according to the Supreme Audit Court, which indicates massive corruption by the mullahs.
15 More Years for Political Prisoner in Iran
By Jubin Katiraie
Iranian political prisoner Saeed Sangar has been sentenced to another 15 years in prison, after already spending 20 years behind bars.
Inside Iran’s Prisons Amid the Coronavirus Crisis— A Report by the MEK
By Pooya Stone
On April 14, human rights activists acknowledged more than 100 Iranian prisoners have been infected with the coronavirus in Urmia prison, northwestern Iran.
Iran: 30,000 People at Risk of Contracting Coronavirus After Easing of Social Distancing Rules
By Jubin Katiraie
According to the Iranian Health Ministry’s officials, the novel coronavirus can possibly continue to spread in Iran during autumn and winter.
The Story of Ward 3 of Greater Tehran Prison, by Soheil Arabi
By Pooya Stone
Iranian political prisoner Soheil Arabi, a blogger, and cyberspace activist spent his 11th day on hunger strike in Greater Tehran Prison on Monday, 13 April 2020.
