EXCLISIVE 

In violation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and contrary to Iran’s own commitments to avoid using children in military-related activities, at least 2,614 students from Natanz, Badroud, Javanrud, Mehriz, Varamin, Savojbolagh, Borujerd, Jam, Margoon, and Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province were sent on so-called “Rahian-e Noor” (“Path of Light”) trips to former war zones across the country. Separate groups of female students from various cities were transporte

The trial of Amirhossein Mousavi, a pro-monarchy political prisoner held in Evin Prison, was held at Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati. Mr. Mousavi, alongside his lawyer Reza Shafakhah, defended himself against nine charges, including forming a group to act against national security, propaganda against the regime, collusion to commit crimes against security, alleged ties with Israeli-linked individuals, insulting religious s

Reports have surfaced on social media about the condition of Koushan Pirzadeh, a bodybuilder and monarchist political prisoner. According to these accounts, after twelve days of no contact, he managed a brief phone call from solitary confinement in Evin Prison, saying that in late October, in protest against the inhumane prison conditions, he injured his head and face and was taken to the infirmary. However, following an unintended altercation with Evin’s deputy intelligence

A video circulating on social media shows the mourning ceremony of the family and mother of Omid Sarlak, the 22-year-old monarchist from Aligudarz who was killed.

Victims of the “Unique Finance” scheme gathered in protest as their case, involving more than 30,000 plaintiffs, remains trapped in delays and influence. Complainants say that for three years, the investigation at Tehran’s District 31 Prosecutor’s Office has been stalled, with constant changes of judicial branches pushing the process back for months . A group of Social Security retirees in Ahvaz held a rally and marched in protest against poor living conditions and government

The suspicious death of Omid Sarlak, a 22-year-old monarchist activist from Aligudarz, has sparked widespread outrage on social media. On the night of Saturday, October 31, 2025, his lifeless body was found inside an abandoned car, shot dead, with a firearm placed beside him. Unofficial reports say that just hours before his death, Sarlak had posted an Instagram story showing a video of Ali Khamenei’s photo being set on fire, overlaid with the voice of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahl

Reports indicate that Javad Naeimi, an Iranian citizen, was executed after stepping away from his work in the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program. According to available information, Mr. Naeimi had previously worked at the Natanz nuclear facility, and his decision to leave triggered a harsh response from authorities. Israel’s Channel 14 reported that Mr. Naeimi had no connection to any foreign intelligence agencies, stating that his decision to quit was purely personal. The ou

The Committee for Reviewing Internet Restrictions at Iran’s National Cyberspace Center has voted against lifting the bans on Telegram, YouTube, and Instagram. The committee, established last year by order of President Masoud Pezeshkian, met and ultimately rejected the proposal to unblock the three platforms. According to reports, more than 16 months after Mr. Pezeshkian’s promise to end internet censorship and improve online access, only WhatsApp and Google Play have been unb