By Jubin Katiraie
The defeat of Iran’s regime election sham was already clear because of its brutal crackdown on the Iran protests in November 2019. This issue has been acknowledged by the regime’s officials in various direct or indirect terms.
Samsung and LG’s Exit From the Iranian Market and Iran’s Turbulent Economy
By Pooya Stone
LG and Samsung companies operating in the home appliance market have ended their work in Iran following the US sanctions. The departure of these two companies will be a major blow to the regime’s turbulent economy.
Iran Elections: US Sanctions Key Figures
By Jubin Katiraie
Brian Hook, the United States’ special envoy for Iran, announced on Thursday 20th February that the US Treasury Department is issuing new sanctions on the Iranian regime’s powerful Guardian Council and the affiliated Elections Supervision Committee.
Maryam Akbari Monfared, Iranian Political Dissident in Evin Prison, Banned from Family Visits
By Pooya Stone
On February 16, authorities of Iran’s notorious Evin prison announced and enforced new restrictions on female political prisoner Maryam Akbari Monfared. The guards of the notorious Evin Prison imposed a prohibition deprived her of family visits for three weeks.
Coronavirus Kills Two in Iran
By Jubin Katiraie
Two people in Qom, Iran, have died from the coronavirus (COVID19) an Iranian health official said on Wednesday.
Iranian Kurdish Political Prisoners Call on People to Boycott Legislative Elections
By Pooya Stone
On February 18, the Persian edition of the Kurdistan Human Rights Network reported that 17 Iranian Kurdish political prisoners called on the Iranian people to boycott the parliamentary elections on February 21.
Election List Fragmentation and Overt Boycott by Iran’s People
By Pooya Stone
Iran’s upcoming Parliamentary election comes at a time of major domestic and international crises for the regime.
Political Prisoner Hamzeh Darvish Calls on the People to Boycott Iran’s Elections
By Pooya Stone
On February 13, a political prisoner Hamzeh Darvish (Talesh) wrote a letter addressing the Iranian people about the scheduled parliamentary elections on February 21.
