Hijab Opponents Are U.S.-Funded, Says Leader of Women’s Basij
Courts in Iran have reportedly sentenced many girls and women to 20 years in prison for violating the hijab law.
Meanwhile, Minou Aslani, the head of the Organization of Women’s Basij Community, said: “No...
Tehran University Photography Student Jailed For Seven Years
Parisa Rafiei, a 21-year old photography student at Tehran University, has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.
The security forces arrested Ms. Rafiei at a protest on...
Iranian Farmer Jailed for Electrocuting 18 Wild Boars
A criminal court in Rasht, capital of the northern province of Gilan, has sentenced a farmer to three years’ imprisonment for killing 18 wild boars by using a portable power generator and live electric...
Striking Iranian Workers Demand Back Pay, Insurance, Better Work Environment
By Kayhan Life Staff
Iranian manufacturing, production, and service industry workers are continuing to fight for better wages, back pay, health insurance, improved work environment, and other benefits.
Given the soaring cost of food, essential goods,...
Children in Iran May Risk Execution For Taking Part in Nationwide Protests
By Natasha Phillips
A growing number of children are believed to be at risk of execution for taking part in Iran’s recent anti-government protests, according to international human rights organizations.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in...
Masih Alinejad Talks to Kayhan Life About Her Brother’s Arrest
Alireza Alinejad, the brother of Masih Alinejad a New York based journalist and human rights activist who founded the anti-compulsory hijab movement in Iran, was sentenced to 8 years in prison. Alireza was arrested...
Iran Judiciary’s War on Corruption Fuels Factional Rivalries
By Roshanak Astaraki
The Iranian businessman Rasoul Danialzadeh, dubbed by the domestic media as the “Sultan of Steel,” who allegedly fled the country in 2016 after being charged with financial crimes, is back in police...
Huawei CFO Back in Canada Court as Bail Hearing Set to Wrap
By Julie Gordon
VANCOUVER, Dec 11 (Reuters) - A top executive at Chinese telecoms giant Huawei Technologies is set to return to a Vancouver courtroom on Tuesday, as the judge weighs final issues in determining...
Social Media Shows Iran Water Polo Players Fail to Sing Anthem, Seen as Support...
DUBAI, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Video clips that purportedly show Iran's water polo team failing to sing the national anthem at a competition in Thailand have appeared on social media in what the anti-government protest movement...
Belgian PM, Foreign Minister Quizzed in Parliament in Iran Visa Scandal
By Charlotte Van Campenhout
BRUSSELS, June 21 (Reuters) - Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib were quizzed by lawmakers on Wednesday after delegations from Iranian and Russian cities were granted visas to attend...
