Iran Sentences Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi to Prison

Iranian authorities have sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to a total of six years in prison for “gathering and collusion to commit a crime,” according to her lawyer. She also received an additional one-and-a-half-year sentence for propaganda-related activities, along with a two-year travel ban and two years of internal exile to the [...]

Iran–US Talks Considered as Tensions Rise

Tensions between Iran and the United States remain high as the possibility of diplomatic talks emerges alongside escalating threats. Regional officials say Iran–US talks could take place in Istanbul, potentially involving US envoy Steve Witkoff, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and regional intermediaries, with broader participation from Middle Eastern foreign ministers. Iran has confirmed [...]

36,500 Dead in 48 Hours: A Scale of Violence Without Precedent

Reports indicate that more than 36,500 people were killed in just 48 hours during Iran’s national uprising, marking an unprecedented level of violence in the history of repression under the Islamic Republic. This equates to 18,250 deaths per day—one life lost every five seconds. The scale of the killings far surpasses casualty rates seen in [...]

Iran Unrest: Doctors Report Massive Civilian Toll

A report cited by The Sunday Times claims that Iran’s recent unrest has resulted in at least 16,500 deaths and around 330,000–360,000 injuries, based on information gathered by a covert network of doctors amid a near-total internet blackout. Medical professionals report widespread use of live ammunition and military-grade weapons, with severe injuries including gunshot wounds, [...]

Statement Claims 12,000 Dead Amid Information Blackout

Iran International’s Editorial Board has released a statement alleging a large-scale, coordinated crackdown in Iran during recent protests, claiming that at least 12,000 people were killed over two consecutive nights. According to the statement, the killings occurred amid an extensive communications blackout intended to conceal the scale of the violence. The outlet says its findings [...]

Dozens Killed as Iran Faces Its Biggest Protests Since 2022

Since 28 December, Iran has witnessed a rapidly spreading wave of protests triggered by a sharp devaluation of its currency and worsening economic hardship. Demonstrations have been verified in more than 50 towns and cities, including traditionally pro-government strongholds such as Qom and Mashhad, signaling deep dissatisfaction even among the state’s usual base of support. [...]

RSF: Iran Among Top Jailers of Journalists in 2025

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) says Iran is one of the world’s top countries that jail journalists, after China, Russia, and Myanmar. The report says 21 journalists are in prison in Iran, and one is missing. RSF also warns that journalists are facing deadly risks in war zones like Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan. Almost 43% [...]

Government Reports Hijab Status to President and Supreme Leader

More than 150 Iranian lawmakers have accused the judiciary of failing to enforce hijab regulations, claiming this has encouraged growing public defiance and contributed to what they describe as “lawlessness” and “moral decline.” In a letter to Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, 155 MPs said the judiciary has become passive and urged it to [...]

Predator Sedatives Easily Accessible in Tehran Despite Public Outcry

Behind normal storefronts in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, a covert trade in fast-acting sedatives commonly used as rape drugs is thriving. These substances leave victims conscious but defenseless and often unable to remember what happened. Research by Iran International shows these drugs are easily purchased in markets with almost no enforcement or public awareness. A contact [...]

Nursing Crisis Deepens as Clinics Restrict Marriage, Childbearing

Private clinics in Iran have been asking nurses—mostly women—to agree not to marry or have children as a condition for being hired. Iran’s Nursing Organization chief, Ahmad Nejatian, said this is illegal and unethical. He explained that because most nurses are women of childbearing age, they have the right to marry and become mothers. [...]

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