Iranian Students Protest Imposed Academic Mandates Across Multiple Cities
Iranian students protest entered a new phase on Monday, June 22, 2026, as various cities across...
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Seven Students of Sharif University of Technology Expelled and Banned from Education
Two Female Students among the Expelled Students Seven students at Tehran’s Sharif University of Technology have...
Iran: Two Young Women Executed at the Central Prison of Qazvin
According to fresh reports, two young women were executed at the Central Prison of Qazvin, northwest...
Iran: Justice Seeking Mother Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
Tayyebeh Nazari Makiabadi, a retired teacher and a justice seeking mother has been sentenced to five...
Iran: Elderly Political Prisoner in Critical Condition in Evin Prison
Parvin Mirasan, an elderly political prisoner held in Evin Prison, is facing serious health complications and...
Iran: Baluch Protest Suppressed in Kerman; Women Beaten and Arrested
KERMAN, Iran _ Baluch Protest — On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the Iranian regime’s repressive military...
125th Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign: Hunger Strike Across 56 Prisons
The “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign continued into its 125th week on Tuesday, June 16, 2026,...
Iran: Critical Situation of Women Detained During Nationwide Protests
Reports indicate a worsening situation of the women detained in Langroud Prison in Qom, a facility...
Iran: Primary School Teacher Dismissed from Education Ministry
Forough Khosravi, a primary school teacher from Behbahan who worked in schools in Aghajari, has been...
Iran: Crackdown on Protesters Continues in Bid to Fend Off Another Uprising
Mass and arbitrary detentions continue across various Iranian cities following the recent nationwide protests in January....
Sign our Statement to Halt the Death Sentence of 25-Year-Old Political Prisoner Arghavan Fallahi
Statement Calling for Immediate Action to Halt the Death Sentence of 25-Year-Old Political Prisoner Arghavan Fallahi We express our profound...
The Ineffectiveness of Population Policies in Iran: Economy, Aging, and the Overlooked Rights of Women
Abstract: A compilation of official data, media reports, and disclosures published in April, May, and June 2026 demonstrates that Iran...
Crushed by Design: Structural Crises and Inequitable Policies Push Female-Headed Households to the Edge
Introduction Life for the Iranian people under the religious dictatorship is fraught with hardship and peril from every perspective. Whether...
Iran Healthcare Workers Protest Against Severe Livelihood and Structural Crises
In the summer of 2026, an Iran healthcare workers protest wave highlights how the country’s health system faces chronic financial...
More than 4,000 Prominent Political and Social Figures Call for the Revocation of Arghavan Fallahi’s Death Sentence
More than 4000 prominent political and social figures, including elected representatives, university professors, educators, lawyers, judges, authors, artists, leaders of...
Iran: Continued Arrests and Long Prison Terms for Women Protesters
January 2026 nationwide uprising has been followed by a wave of continued arrests, harsh sentences, and continued judicial uncertainty for...
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