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“Pay for Treatment” in Iran’s Notorious Qarchak Prison

A new report reveals that officials at the infamous Qarchak Women's Prison in Varamin, Iran, are systematically denying essential medical care to inmates, demanding...

UN Rapporteur: Sharifeh Mohammadi’s Case a Clear Example of Urgent Need to Abolish the Death Penalty

The UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran described the case of Sharifeh Mohammadi, an imprisoned labor activist, as a clear example of...

Families of Five Political Prisoners Sentenced to Death Expressed Concern Over Continued Lack of News About Them

A week after the transfer of Ali Akbar Daneshvarkar, Mohammad Taghavi, Pouya Ghobadi, Vahid Beni-Amerian, and Babak Alipour—five political prisoners sentenced to death—from Greater...

Hunger Strike by Three Political Prisoners in Lakan Prison, Rasht

According to obtained information, instead of addressing the legitimate demands of these prisoners, the authorities at Lakan Prison in Rasht have transferred Masoud Bidarigh...

81st Week of “No To Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 49 Prisons

The 81st week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign was held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in 49 prisons across the country. Prisoners...

Iran’s Regime Extends Prison Sentence of Two Elite Students Under New Made-Up Charges

Mostafa Nili, a lawyer, announced that new prison sentences have been issued for Amirhossein Moradi and Ali Younesi, two imprisoned elite students, on charges...

More Than 125 Political Prisoners Are Being Held in Inhumane and Unbearable Conditions in Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz

Ward 5 of Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz, which has an official capacity of 100 people, is currently holding more than 125 political prisoners. These...

Transfer of 5 Political Prisoners Sentenced to Death to Ghezel Hesar Prison

During a prisoner transfer from Fashafouyeh Prison to Evin Prison on the morning of Friday, August 8, 2025, five political prisoners sentenced to death—Mohammad...

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Retirees Keep the Flame of Civil Protest Alive in Iran

Retirees in Iran are now forced to take to the streets in the scorching heat of summer and the...

United States Launches Major Attack on Iranian Regime Targets

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says the latest strikes were a response to missile attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard...

Iranian Regime Backs Down on Executions Over Ghezel Hesar Prison Hunger Strike

After 16 days of a widespread hunger strike by approximately 1,500 death row prisoners in Unit 2 of Ghezel...

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Iran’s Medical Society is in Crisis

Iraj Fazel, the head of the Surgeons Society and...

Revolutionary Guards commander in Iran shot dead

Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Apr. 23 – A commander...