Iranian

Iranian Appeals Court Challenges Supreme Authority by Upholding Lawyer’s Conviction

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TEHRAN, Iran — An Iranian appeals court has upheld the sentence of a prominent lawyer, challenging a prior ruling from the nation’s Supreme Court. This decision has raised concerns about the independence of the judiciary and the broader implications for legal representation in Iran. The lawyer, whose identity has not been disclosed for security reasons, faced severe repercussions for advocating on behalf of clients embroiled in politically sensitive cases. This ruling underscores the ongoing tension within Iran’s legal system, where political motivations often intersect with judicial outcomes. Observers note that recent months have seen heightened … Read more

Chilling Testimony Reveals Iranian Dissident’s Narrow Escape from Assassination in NYC

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New York, NY — In a compelling courtroom revelation, a self-proclaimed hitman detailed his aborted plot to assassinate journalist and outspoken Iranian critic Masih Alinejad. Within the walls of the Southern District of New York court, Khalid Mehdiyev described staking out Alinejad’s Brooklyn residence, prepared to execute her as she stepped outside. During his testimony, Alinejad’s husband, Kambiz Foroohar, a former Bloomberg News journalist, sat in the courtroom, expressing the surreal nature of hearing a hitman coldly outline plans to harm his wife. He shared his harrowing emotions during a pause in the proceedings. Mehdiyev, … Read more

Jury Examines Alleged Scheme to Assassinate Iranian Activist on New York Soil

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New York – In a courtroom, details emerged about a thwarted attempt to assassinate an Iranian dissident on U.S. soil. The target was Masih Alinejad, an Iranian-American journalist known for her outspoken criticism of the Iranian regime’s human rights violations. Federal authorities have charged four individuals in connection with the plot, which reportedly involved surveilling Alinejad at her Brooklyn home. The defendants, who authorities say are Iranian intelligence operatives, allegedly planned to kidnap Alinejad and forcibly return her to Iran, where she likely would have faced severe reprisals. The key witnesses in the case provided … Read more

Iranian Human Rights Lawyer’s Teenage Son Assaulted by Guards at Evin Prison

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Tehran, Iran – The teenage son of prominent Iranian human rights lawyer, Nasrin Sotoudeh, was reportedly assaulted by prison guards at Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and highlights the ongoing concerns over human rights abuses within Iranian penitentiaries. Kaveh Kermanshahi, a human rights activist, reported the assault, noting that the attack occurred when the young man visited the prison to see his mother. Sotoudeh, a well-known figure internationally for her activism, has been detained multiple times due to her work defending civil rights activists and women protesting Iranian hijab laws. … Read more