An Iranian dissident’s journey from devout Muslim to student of Judaism
Behnam Vali Heydarian, or “Ben Vali,” has lived what he feels like have been several lifetimes across four…
Iran set to impose even harsher punishment for any contact with foreign media
Iran’s parliament passed a resolution early this week that would increase punishments for Iranians who interact in any…
Why the UN is facing criticism over anti-drug assistance to Iran
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has continued to support the Islamic Republic in identifying drug…
Iran executes man convicted of running over police during January protests
Iran executed a man convicted of deliberately driving his car into police officers during anti-government protests in the…
Iran executes man convicted of running over police during January protests
Iran executed a man convicted of deliberately driving his car into police officers during anti-government protests in the…
Iran to execute woman accused of murdering a dozen men following court sentence
Kolthoum Akbari, a 56-year-old who has come to be known by the title of Iran’s “Black Widow,” was…
Iran executes protesters in public as regime expands postwar repression: Reports
LONDON — Public executions returned to the streets of Iran last week as the regime clamps down on…
Iran executes protesters in public as regime expands postwar repression: Reports
LONDON — Public executions returned to the streets of Iran last week as the regime clamps down on…
Iran’s executions continue as war dominates attention
Iran executed at least 71 people in July, including six protesters, according to Iran Human Rights (IHR), a…
Iranian Christian dissident denied Israeli residency over birthplace
Ramin Parsa has lived in Israel since early 2023, where he has built a life with his wife…
Iran publicly executes 2 men accused of killing police during protests
BEIRUT — Iran publicly hanged two men who were convicted of killing four police officers during nationwide anti-government protests in…
Iran executions surge as human rights group warns of crackdown
The Islamic Republic executed at least 101 people in June alone, bringing the known number of state-sanctioned killings…