Despite White House Expectations, Iran Seems Even More Committed to Hostage-Taking

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15 Aug

Written by Edward Carney

On Wednesday, it was reported that yet another person with Western citizenship, specifically an Iranian-British dual national, had been detained in the Islamic Republic amidst escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf. The BBC identified the arrestee, Kameel Ahmady, as a social anthropologist who has done research on such topics and female genital mutilation and the persistent practice of child marriage in Iran. This background raises the possibility that he has been targeted on the basis of perceived ideological challenges to the theocratic regime, but it is equally likely that his dual citizenship alone was sufficient motivation for security services to arrest him.

Iranian Regime Continues to Use the Death Penalty

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14 Aug

Written by Poorang Novak

The Iranian regime’s use of the death penalty as a punishment is something that concerns human rights organisations all over the world. Despite constant calls for the Iranian regime to stop resorting to the use of execution, the practice still continues on a regular basis.

Tehran’s Appears Confident in British Restraint, but UK Strategy Remains Uncertain

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14 Aug

Written by Edward Carney

Questions swirled on Tuesday about British foreign policy regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran. Such questions have been prevalent ever since Boris Johnson was installed as the UK’s new Prime Minister in late July. And since then, his government has faced pressure from two sides: those advocating for a hardline strategy in line with the White House’s “maximum pressure,” and those who favor a conciliatory approach that is more in line with the status quo.

Iran Regime Failing to Give Aid to Flood Victims

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06 Apr

Written by Mahmoud Hakamian

By Mahmoud Hakamian

Tens of thousands of people in Western Iran, who were evacuated from their homes due to floods, are being forced to shelter in the open air, subjected to cold and wet weather, without food or warm clothes.

Hamidreza Kazemi, the member of the Iranian parliament, said that many people “have spent two nights in the open, having fled to the mountains and have nothing”. He also noted that 60 villages in Lorestan are under floodwater, alongside half of Pol-e-Dokhtar and Mamoolan.

Announcement of Prisoner Releases Cannot Conceal Abuses in Iranian Justice System

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09 Feb

Written by editor-m

By INU Staff

INU- It was reported on Thursday that Iranian authorities are supposedly planning the release of thousands of prisoners, as part of the ongoing commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Republic’s founding. Although some reports indicate that the number may run as high as 50,000, Iranian state media has been vague about the extent of the clemency gesture. Even less clear is the nature of the offenses for which sentences will be vacated or commuted. But statements from relevant officials suggest that the judiciary’s move will not be focused on political prisoners and that even if such persons are among those released, the regime will not acknowledge the political nature of their arrests.

Iran Regime's Corruption Has Devastating Consequences on Environment

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31 Jan

Written by Jazeh Miller

The people of Iran have spent 12 months protesting and holding anti-government demonstrations because of the regime’s corruption that is behind the deterioration of their lives, the country’s economy and the environmental issues the country is struggling with.