Iran

Iran Grants Nobel Peace Prize Winner Mohammadi Temporary Medical Leave, Confirms Attorney

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Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities have granted medical leave to Narges Mohammadi, a prominent dissident and Nobel Peace Laureate, according to her legal representative. Mohammadi, who has been an outspoken advocate for human rights in Iran, especially focusing on the rights of women and political prisoners, was previously held at Tehran’s Evin Prison. The decision to grant medical leave follows extensive reports of Mohammadi’s declining health, which prompted international calls for her release. Her lawyer confirmed that she is currently hospitalized, receiving necessary medical attention that was unavailable to her while incarcerated. Mohammadi’s activism has … Read more

Iran to Open Controversial ‘Hijab Removal Treatment Clinic,’ Sparking Outrage Among Women’s Rights Advocates

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Tehran, Iran – In a controversial move, the Iranian government has announced plans to establish a treatment clinic for women who do not comply with the country’s mandatory hijab laws. According to Mehri Talebi Darestani, head of the Women and Family Department at the Tehran Headquarters for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, the clinic aims to offer “scientific and psychological treatment” for those who choose to remove their hijabs. This initiative has sparked significant backlash from Iranian women and various human rights groups, who find the measure oppressive and alarming. British-Iranian journalist … Read more

Two Years On: Jina Mahsa Amini’s Legacy Ignites Persistent Demand for Women’s Rights in Iran

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TEHRAN, Iran — Two years have elapsed since the death of 22-year-old Jina Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish Iranian woman who died in the custody of Iran’s morality police. This event ignited one of the largest demonstrations since the establishment of the Islamic Republic in 1979. Known as the Woman Life Freedom movement, these protests not only challenged the Iranian regime’s policies regarding women’s dress codes and broader human rights but left an indelible imprint on the societal landscape of Iran. The protests initially centered on women’s rights but quickly transformed into a broader demand for … Read more

Iran Conducts Public Execution of Young Man for Lawyer’s Murder Amid Controversial Judicial Practices

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Tehran, Iran — In a stark display of judicial retribution, Iran conducted a public execution of a 20-year-old man on Monday, accused of the murder of a lawyer which occurred two years prior. The execution took place in Shahroud, a city within the northern Semnan province, and was reported by state media. The judiciary’s Mizan Online news outlet stated that the young man had been convicted of the premeditated killing of the lawyer and was executed in accordance with Sharia law, which prescribes “retribution” as a punishment for such crimes. Details provided by the official … Read more