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Abbas Lesani Transferred to Solitary Confinement Following Hunger Strike

Abbas Lesani, an activist who went on a hunger strike in prison in protest of being denied access to a…

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Poor Physical Condition of Nahid Shaqaqi, Women’s Rights Activist, in Ward 209 of Evin Prison

Nahid Shaqaqi, a civil activist who was arrested by security forces 16 days ago and transferred to Ward 209 of…

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Bolton warns Iran: Any attack in Persian Gulf will face ‘decisive’ U.S. response

John Bolton, national security advisor to President Trump, warned Iran that any attack in the Persian Gulf will face a…

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Contradictory Statements from Iranian Officials about Possible Negotiations with the US; Rouhani Says the Door to Negotiations is Open, Araghchi Says it’s Closed

While U.S. officials have announced that America has shown its willingness to negotiate with Iran, contradictory statements continue regarding the…

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Hossein Salami, Trade Unionist and Mazandaran Teacher, Arrested

“Hossein Salami,” a trade unionist and teacher from Mazandaran province, was arrested following a summons to the Sari Revolutionary Court…

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Young Man Charged with Murder at 17 Faces Execution Risk in Mahabad Prison

The execution order of Danial Zein-Al-Abedin, an individual accused of committing murder before turning 18 years old, will be carried…

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Amnesty International Report on “Distressing” Mandatory Hijab Conditions in Daily Life of Iranian Women

Amnesty International has issued a report addressing the problems Iranian women face in dealing with mandatory hijab and criminal treatment…

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Friday Prayer Leader of Kazerun Killed by Knife Attack

A police official in Fars Province announced early Wednesday, June 29, that Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Khorsand, the Friday prayer leader of…

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