The United States and Iran are preparing for what could be their highest-level contact in six years. Officials say Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif is expected to join U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry for a meeting on September 26 with their counterparts from Britain, China, France, Germany, and Russia at the United […]
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Prisoners pardoned, but report of meeting with Mousavi refuted
A spokesman for Iran’s judiciary has announced that Ayatollah Khamenei has pardoned 80 prisoners sentenced for security charges. The Mehr News Agency reports that Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei told a press conference on September 23: “Some of these prisoners have been released and some will be released soon.” Ejei added that there are still two […]
The Imprisoned Gonabadi Dervishes’ Families met with Nasrin Sotoudeh
The families of imprisoned Gonabadi Dervishes visited with lawyer and human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh, yesterday evening on 31 Shahrivar 1392 ( Sep 22 2013).According to Majzooban Noor, the families of Gonabadi Dervish lawyers who are being held in Evin prison visited with award-winning women’s rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh who was released from jail on […]
Kasra Nouri Banned From Weekly Visitation Due to Interference by Security Forces
Kasra Nouri, Gonabadi Dervish rights activist who is being held in Shiraz’s Adel-Abad prison, was denied visitation rights for no reason yesterday on 31 Shahrivar 1392 ( Sep 22 2013).According to Majzooban Noor, yesterday at noon, when Kasra Nouri’s family was entered prison visiting room, the prison officials did not allow them to visit […]
Letter by mother of Hossein Ronaghi to Ayatollah Khamenei; I can’t be witness to the suffering of my innocent son in prison
Hossein Ronaghi’s mother Zoleikha Mousavi has written a letter to Ayatollah Khamenei urging him to look into the situation of her jailed and ailing son.The letter as provided to Kaleme today is as follows: *** Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic Greetings I am Zoleikha Mousavi, mother Hossein Ronaghi Maleki, […]
Maryam Shafipour’s father says he has no information about daughter’s whereabouts or condition
Maryam Shafipour, student activist, former member of Mehdi Karroubi ‘s presidential election campaign and student deprived of her education was arrested on August 5, 2013 by Iran ‘s Intelligence Ministry. According to reports, several days ago she was transferred from prison to a hospital without the knowledge of her family. Her father says he […]
Another Iranian Official Comes Out In Favor Of Facebook
The debate in Iran regarding the censorship of Facebook – the most popular social-networking site among Iranians – continues. Not that long ago, Iranian authorities were describing Facebook as a “Zionist” tool used by foreign intelligence services for spying purposes. But under the government of new President Hassan Rohani, Facebook has undergone something of […]
Two Sunni ex-convicts are arrested again
Foad Rezazadeh and Hossein Javadi were imprisoned in Rajaie Shahr prison but these two Sunni citizens have been arrested right after they got released. According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Foad Rezazadeh who had spent 18 months imprisonment in Rajaie Shahr prison of Karaj, has been arrested while he […]
Iranian journalists want association reopened
Iranian journalists have called on the three relevant ministries to approve a relaunch of the Association of Iranian Journalists. Badrolsadat Mofidi, a member of the association, reported that a letter has been written to the ministries of intelligence, employment and culture to facilitate the reestablishment of the independent organization that supports Iranian journalists. The […]
Fires back out of control at Iranian national park
Forest fires continue to rage in Golestan National Park after four days of efforts to put them out.The fires have affected 3,000 hectares. The Shargh Daily reported on Saturday Sep. 21 that authorities have failed to deliver on all the helicopters that were promised to strengthen the firefighting efforts. Golestan Forest rangers and protectors […]