Nuclear talks between Iran and world powers continue on July 16 in Vienna amid suggestions about a possible extension of negotations beyond a July 20 deadline. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on July 15 that after two days of talks progress had been made, but added that “more time may help.” U.S. […]
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Air pollution far from acceptable in Khuzestan
Pollution in some Khuzestan cities reached 25 times the acceptable limit on Monday July 14, according to a report in the Shargh daily. On Tuesday July 15, the Shargh Newspaper wrote that the head of environmental protection for Khuzestan said that Dezfool, Masjed Soleyman, Mahshahr and Ahwaz had reached levels ranging from 3,656 to […]
Jailed reporter Siamak Ghaderi released
Siamak Ghaderi, an Iranian reporter who used to work for IRNA, was released from prison on Monday July 14 after serving his sentence. Reports from Iran indicate that Ghaderi was released on a roadside in order to avoid any gathering of his supporters in front of the prison door. Siamak Ghaderi was arrested on […]
Protesters from 2009 election sentenced in absentia
Iran’s Prosecutor General and spokesperson for the judiciary announced that the Iranian courts have issued sentences in absentia for seven protesters from the 2009 election. Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei told reporters that the sentences, ranging from three to 11 years in prison, have been issues in widely circulated newspapers. Mohseni Ejei did not specify the […]
Reformist son of clergy member released after hunger strike
Iranian political prisoner Mehdi Khazali was released after going on a hunger strike for 24 days. The news of his release was reported on the Facebook page of his son, Mohammad Saleh Khazali. Mehdi Khazali was reportedly released on the night of Sunday July 13. Khazali was arrested early last month and immediately began […]
Facebook activities draw harsh prison sentences
Eight people have been handed heavy prison sentences for their activities on Facebook. The charges against them range from “assembly and collusion against national security” and “anti-regime activity” to “insulting sanctities and government officials.” IRNA reports that these individuals were running several pages on Facebook and were arrested last July by order of the […]
Reza Shahabi in worrisome health continues hunger strike after 40 days
Labor activist Reza Shahabi held in Rajai Shahr prison has lost 15 kilograms and lost consciousness several times in the past days while he continues his hunger strike that has now exceeded 40 days. CHRR reports that according to the Committee to Defend Reza Shahabi, the labor activist has severe fluctuations in his blood […]
Former president denies claim he’s under gag order
Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami has denied recent statements about an alleged court order against him prohibiting him from giving public appearances and talks. ISNA reports that Khatami was attending a funeral in Tehran when he responded to reporters’ questions about being under such a court order, saying he has not received any such […]
Jailed journalist gets temporary release
Jailed Iranian journalist Bahman Ahmadi Amouyi got a temporary release from Rejai Shahr Prison on Saturday July 12. The Kaleme website reports that Ahmadi Amouyi was arrested during the election protests of 2009 and sentenced to five years and four months in jail. According to this report, Ahmadi Amouyi’s arrest was linked to articles […]
Marriage of 31,000 Underage Girls in 9 Months
Over five percent of women who got married in the first nine months of 1392 (i.e., between March and December of 2013) were less than 15 years of age. According to the most recent figures published by the government’s National Organization for Civil Registration (Sazemane Sabte Ahvale Iran) 31,000 young girls under the age […]