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At dawn, Mizan News Agency, affiliated with Iran’s judiciary, announced the execution of Aqil Keshavarz, an architecture student at Shahroud University, on charges of ‘spying for Israel. According to the report, the 27-year-old was arrested while traveling to Urmia during what authorities called the ‘12-day war.’ He was held at Urmia Central Prison and, in a fast-tracked process, tried and sentenced to death. Reports say his family was allowed a final visit just one day befor

Mohammad Boroghani, detained during Iran’s national uprising, was released from prison after his sentence was suspended for two years. He was initially charged with "Moharebeh" (waging war against God) and sentenced to death, a ruling later overturned following legal challenges. His punishment was reduced to five years in prison and ten years in exile, before the court ultimately agreed to suspend the sentence. Mr. Boroghani’s case became one of the most closely watched durin

Workers at Verdar Zartak Manufacturing Company went on strike over economic hardship and mounting living pressures. Reports say the walkout reflects workers’ inability to cover basic daily expenses. Protesters warn that continued disregard for their livelihoods has left them with no option but to strike.

During a memorial ceremony for the late Khosro Alikordi in Mashhad, Heydar Chah-Chamandi, a pro-monarchy activist, was beaten and arrested by security forces. After clashing with regime security agents, Mr. Chah-Chamandi, his face covered in blood, began reciting verses from the Shahnameh (Epic of the Kings). He was then assaulted by security forces and taken into custody. He remains detained in legal limbo at an IRGC Intelligence detention center.

Three days after the arrest of Mohammad Zangeneh, a 23-year-old from Mashhad, his family remains in complete uncertainty about his whereabouts and condition. He was detained by security forces and taken to an unknown location. According to his family, Mr. Zangeneh had shared a video online after attending a memorial for Khosro Alikordi, showing Mr. Alikordi’s photo attached to his motorcycle license plate. Shortly after the video was posted, one of his social media accounts w

The death sentence of Seyed Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani, a political prisoner held in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, has once again been upheld by Iran’s Supreme Court after his request for a retrial was rejected. A person close to Mr. Vafaei Sani said that the Supreme Court’s rejection of the retrial request was formally delivered to him in prison. Following the notification, prison officials informed his family that his case had been sent to the Mashhad Office for the Implemen

The trial of Mohsen Parish, a pro-monarchy political prisoner held in Karaj Central Prison, was held at Branch 2 of the Karaj Revolutionary Court. According to sources close to his family, Mr. Parish defended himself against charges of “propaganda against the regime” and “insulting the leadership.” Another part of his case, related to alleged insults and disobedience toward officers, is being handled separately at Criminal Court Branch 103. Mr. Parish was transferred to solit

The sudden, simultaneous shutdown of SIM cards, POS machines, and bank accounts belonging to around 4,000 shopkeepers and citizens in Lorestan, without any prior notice, sparked a wave of outrage and protest across the province. A group of nurses in Golestan province gathered outside the governor’s office and the Golestan University of Medical Sciences to protest long-overdue wages and severe living hardships. A young oil project worker who had staged a solo protest in the ma

A group of addiction treatment providers from various parts of the country gathered in front of the Ministry of Health to protest the shortage of addiction treatment medications. According to reports, the protesters said that shortages and disruptions in the supply of medication have caused serious problems in the treatment process and have put patients’ health at risk. The treatment providers emphasized that the continuation of this situation will lead to a crisis for both p

A group of telecom retirees in Kermanshah held a protest outside the city’s telecom building as part of nationwide demonstrations. Chanting slogans and voicing their demands, protesters condemned what they called the looting of retirees’ funds by institutions tied to the regime’s leadership. Retirees of the Khuzestan Telecom Company held a protest and march, voicing their anger over mismanagement and the plundering of the company’s resources. Support and healthcare staff at A

EXCLUSIVE IRAN WEEKLY NEWS December 14, 2025 -Javad Alikordi Arrested In Mashhad. Javad Alikordi, a lawyer and the brother of the late Khosro Alikordi, was arrested by security forces in Mashhad. Mr. Alikordi was arrested at his workplace in Mashhad by security agents and transferred to an unknown location. So far, no official information has been released regarding his place of detention or the possible charges against him. The arrest took place hours after Javad Alikordi ex

A group of students living in the University of Tehran dormitory held a protest gathering in response to rising welfare service costs, increased food prices, and the university authorities’ disregard for the conditions of the dormitories. Bakers in Ahvaz held a protest in front of the Khuzestan Governor’s Office, objecting to the reduction of flour quotas and the non-payment of promised subsidies. Social Security retirees in Shush held a protest gathering and march in front o

During the memorial for the late Khosro Alikordi in Mashhad, monarchist activist Monarchist Heydar Chah Chamandi was brutally beaten and arrested by security forces. After clashing with regime suppressors, he stood bloodied and recited verses from the Shahnameh (The Epic of Kings). He is currently being held at the IRGC Intelligence Detention Center.

Another video from the memorial ceremony for the late Khosro Alikordi in Mashhad has been shared, showing citizens courageously chanting “Javid Shah” (Long live the Shah) in the face of the Islamic Republic’s security forces.

Javad Alikordi, a lawyer and the brother of the late Khosro Alikordi, was arrested by security forces in Mashhad. Mr. Alikordi was arrested at his workplace in Mashhad by security agents and transferred to an unknown location. So far, no official information has been released regarding his place of detention or the possible charges against him. The arrest took place hours after Javad Alikordi explained details of his brother’s memorial ceremony during a live Instagram broadca

Marzieh Adinehzadeh, the daughter of Ali Adinehzadeh, announced on her X account that her father and a number of other citizens were arrested during the seventh-day memorial ceremony for the late Khosro Alikordi, and expressed serious concern about his physical condition. According to her, her father briefly contacted the family and said that around 40 people had been arrested at the ceremony, and that he, along with several others, was being transferred to Vakilabad Prison i

A group of workers and employees at Pasargad Alloy Steel Complex in Kavar gathered at the factory gate to protest wage discrimination, rising living costs, and unpaid benefits.

The participants at the memorial ceremony for the late attorney Khosro Alikordi chanted: ”The Shah is returning home, Zahhak is being overthrown.” Friday, December 12 — Mashhad, Iran

On Friday, December 12, attendees at the mosque hosting the memorial for the late lawyer Khosro Alikordi chanted: ‘Long live the Shah, long live Iran.’

“Those present at the memorial ceremony for the late attorney Khosrow Alikordi chanted the slogan: ‘Crown Prince, where are you, Come to our aid.“