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Rouhani Orders Probe Into Prison Suicides

President Hassan Rouhani has appointed a committee to investigate recent “regrettable incidents” at detention centers in Iran, according to an announcement on his official website on February 14.

Ahmadinejad Blasts Judiciary For Prison 'Suicides', Attacks Leadership

Former President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has once again lambasted Iran's judiciary and even Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Iranian-Canadian’s Family ‘Threatened’ Into Silence

Son of environmentalist Kavous Seyed-Emami says his mother was threatened to remain silent on husband's death.

Iran’s Attacks On Media Freedom ‘Unparalleled’ - RSF

There is nothing to celebrate in the area of media freedom on the 39th anniversary of the Islamic Republic - RSF.

Christian Convert Arrested In Tabriz Still In Jail

Top Military Advisor Touts Bizarre 'Animal Espionage' Claims

A senior military advisor to the Supreme Leader says environmentalists may be using animals to spy.

MP Speaks Out Against Scholar’s Death Sentence

Iranian MP Mahmoud Sadeghi has said that an Iranian scholar from Sweden who was sentenced to death was denied sufficient opportunity to defend himself during his trial.

Israeli Minister Threatens Assad If Iran Crosses 'Red Lines'

Investigation Into Environmentalist’s Prison Death ‘Incomplete’

The family of a prominent Iranian environmentalist who died in prison demand a full investigation.

Growing Demand For Referendum On Iran’s Ruling System

Fifteen prominent Iranians from cultural and political spheres inside Iran and in exile have signed a statement calling for a referendum on the theocratic ruling system in the Islamic Republic.

UK's Johnson Concerned At Iran's Role In Confrontation With Israel

British foreign minister Boris Johnson voiced concern on Monday at Iran’s role in the military confrontations between Israel, Iran and Syria.

Top Iranian Environmental Official Releases Video After News Of His Arrest

New twists in the case of a top Iranian environmental official added more mystery to the news about his possible arrest, reported on February 10.

Qods Force Commander Soleimani Defends Khamenei

Qassem Soleomani the notorious Qods Force of Iran has criticized those to publicly attack Iran's leader, Khamenei.

CHRI Calls For UN Investigation Into Deaths In Custody

Iran’s judiciary is “fully responsible” for the death of an Iranian-Canadian citizen who died while in police custody, the New York based NGO Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) has said in a statement.

Russia Might Be Restraining Israel From More Action Against Iran

Israeli leaders seem to be leaning toward more action to stop Iran in Syria, but would Russia allow more military clashes?

Round-Up Of Environmentalists Continues With The Arrest Of A Top Official

Deputy head of Iran's Department of Environment reportedly arrested, at the same time that news emerged that a scholar and activist suspiciously dies in prison.

Khamenei Adviser Questions Rouhani's Economic Growth Figures

A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that figures the Rouhani administration has released about economic growth and employment do not reflect the truth.

UN Special Rapporteur On Iran Asma Jahangir Dies At 66

Internationally renowned and leading Pakistani human rights advocate Asma Jahangir has died, a family member said Sunday, in a stinging blow to the country's embattled rights community.

Khamenei Representative Renews Claims On Bahrain

The supreme leader’s representative at daily Kayhan newspaper has repeated a controversial statement from 10 years ago insisting that that Iran “owns” Bahrain and that its people feel separated from their motherland.

Ahmadinejad Ally Calls For IRGC Commanders’ Trial

Hamid Baghaei, the former deputy president during Mahmud Ahmadinejad’s second administration, has renewed his war of words with the judiciary.