The reformist Islamic Iran Participation Front has called for the opening of the political atmosphere and the release of MirHosein Mousavi, Zahra Rahnavard and Mehdi Karroubi and all political prisoners as the first step toward building confidence in the election.
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Iranian sociologist, Ehsan Naraghi passed away
Ehsan Naraghi, an Iranian sociologist and writer passes away at 86 years of age. Naraghi (born in 1926 in Kashan), who was recently discharged from the hospital, died at his home at 3:00 a.m on Saturday due to old age.
Economist/National Front Board member Dr. Ali Rashidi has been sentenced to two years imprisonment
Dr. Ali Rashidi, political activist, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment and 5 years ban of activity.
Iran fires cyber police chief over blogger who died in custody
Iran’s police have fired the head of the Tehran cybercrimes unit over the case of a blogger who died while in police custody.
IAEA chief expresses concern for inspectors in Iran
IAEA chief Yukiya Amano said on Thursday that his inspectors in Tehran are enduring pressure but he failed to indicate what kind of duress they might be under, saying the situation was not easily explained.
Arash Sadeghi Transferred for Arraignment for Sending Out a Letter to Tehran’s Prosecutor
Imprisoned student activist, Arash Sadeghi was transferred for arraignment for sending out a letter to Tehran’s Prosecutor.
Dutch Lawyers Support Nasrin Sotoudeh
On November 26, a number of Dutch lawyers gathered in front of the Iranian Embassy in The Hague to express their support for Nasrin Sotoudeh and to protest against her treatment as a prisoner in Iran.
Why We Should ‘Adopt’ Iranian Women Prisoners of Conscience
The plight of Iranian women prisoners of conscience was under the radar. Now that many names of those in Evin prison have been published, these courageous women must not be forgotten and the Iranian government should be pressured for their immediate release.
Sanctions side effect hits Iran’s food system
Iran’s food distribution system is in crisis even though Western sanctions do not directly target the market, badly hurting the poor and turning some staples into luxuries.
Sanctions side effect hits Iran’s food system
Iran’s food distribution system is in crisis even though Western sanctions do not directly target the market, badly hurting the poor and turning some staples into luxuries.