Iranian President Hassan Rohani marked the anniversary of the 1979 Revolution among demonstrators who defended the report card of his administration. Iranian media report that on the 35th anniversary of the Revolution, Rohani told marchers that as a result of his government’s six months in power, the country has become more peaceful and the […]
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President Rouhani’s New Rights Charter
This article was originally published in The Iran Primer. Republished with permission.On November 26, 2013, President Rouhani’s government published a draft Citizens’ Rights Charter and solicited public reaction. The publication of this draft within the first 100 days of his presidency was widely seen as a major step by his administration to address his […]
US Treasury Exempts Sanctions on Payments for Technology for Iranians
After months of efforts by human rights and Internet freedom activists to revoke sanctions related to personal financial transactions to purchase Internet equipment and services, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has responded positively by issuing a General License for personal communications, enabling Iranians to purchase the aforementioned technology. According to this […]
Missing Iranian border officials may be in Pakistan
Five Iranian border officials who work at the Sistan-Baluchistan border with Pakistan have been missing since Friday February 7. The Fars News Agency reports that provincial border forces and Revolutionary Guards choppers have been dispatched to the area to set up a search mission. According to Fars, some reports indicate that the missing officers […]
Iran Says It Agreed To Seven ‘Practical’ Nuclear Measures
Iran has agreed to take seven practical, preliminary measures on nuclear cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The pledge came in a joint statement by Tehran and the IAEA, the UN’s nuclear watchdog, on February 9. The measures include giving the IAEA access to the Saghand mine in Yazd, the Ardakan concentration […]
They don’t give up – street protest in solidarity with Iranian dissidents Branderburger Tor Berlin
Two weeks ago, the International Organization to Preserve Human Rights in Iran (IOPHRI) announced that they would carry out further street actions for the freedom of prisoners of conscience in Iran. On Saturday 8 February 2014, they kept their promise. In front of the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, they shouted slogans for the freedom […]
In Memory of His Holiness Hajj Sheikh Mohammad Hassan Salih Ali Shah
His Holiness Hajj Sheikh Mohammad Hassan Salih Ali Shah was born on the 8th Dhu’l-hajjah 1308 A.H.L. corresponding to the 24th Tir 1270 A.H.S. (1891 A.D.) in the village of Baydukht Gonabad, which was the birthplace and residence of his honorable father and grandfather, till the beginning of the year 1328 A.H. L. when […]
Denial of Urgent Medical Treatment for Jailed Dervishes Continues; Preventing the Transfer of Afshin Karampour to Hospital
The Iranian intelligence authorities have denied jailed Gonabadi Dervish, Afshin Karampour, medical leave to receive the medical treatment he needs. According to a report by Majzooban Noor, Dervish rights activist, Afshin Karampour is suffering from a serious leg injury since one year ago but each time that he attempt to have a MRI scan, […]
Iran investigates health risks of jamming TV signals
Experts will study whether equipment used to block access to foreign-based TV channels could cause cancer health ministry has set up a committee to investigate whether the state’s jamming of satellite signals could pose a health risk to citizens. Foreign-based TV channels have been blocked for years in Iran, and there are growing fears […]
Increasing attempts to stop growth of Christianity in Iran
Mohabat News, an independent Iranian Christian website, says the regime’s attempts to stop the growth of Christianity in the country have reached new heights. More and more converts are being arrested and churches are under pressure to reduce their congregations. St. Peter’s Church in Tehran reports that many Iranians who have converted to Christianity […]