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Urgent Appeal to Save Five Political Prisoners at Risk of Execution in Iran - Iran News Update

Prisoners reportedly transferred to Ghezel Hesar execution site amid fears of imminent death sentences being carried out On the morning of Friday, August 8, 2025, Iranian regime authorities transferred several political prisoners back to Evin Prison from Fashafuyeh Prison, where they had been held since late June. However, five death row political prisoners—Vahid Bani-Amerian, Pouya Ghobadi, Shahrokh Daneshvarkar, Mohammad Taghavi, and Babak Al…Tehran · Tehran See the Story

Hossein Mousavian, A Former Iranian Regime Diplomat, Has Been Dismissed From Princeton University After Fifteen Years

Princeton University in the United States announced that Hossein Mousavian, a former Iranian regime diplomat, has “retired” from the university. Mousavian is accused of being involved in the assassinations of several prominent opponents of the Iranian regime in Europe. In an official statement, Princeton University described Mousavian’s departure as “retirement.” Mousavian served as a “Middle East security and nuclear policy expert” in Princeton…Iran · Iran See the Story

Complete Drying of Lake Urmia by the End of Summer Is Certain

Ahmadreza Lahijanzadeh, deputy for marine and wetland affairs at the Department of Environment of Iran’s regime, warned that with the current trend, the complete drying of Lake Urmia by the end of summer is “certain,” citing the low water level in the lake. On Sunday, August 10, Lahijanzadeh said: “The water level of the lake on August 2 reached 1,269.74 meters, its area has shrunk to 581 square kilometers, and the water volume has been reduced …Iran · Iran Read Article

Protests Continue Over Frequent Power Outages in Iran with A Gathering in Babolsar

A group of Babolsar residents gathered early on Sunday, August 10, to protest long power outages in the city. This protest in Babolsar is the latest example of such demonstrations. Videos and reports circulated on social media show protesters in Babolsar gathering in front of the local electricity office in Mazandaran province. Earlier, residents of […]Power Outages · Iran Read Article

More Than 125 Political Prisoners Are Being Held in Inhumane and Unbearable Conditions in Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz

Ward 5 of Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz, which has an official capacity of 100 people, is currently holding more than 125 political prisoners. These inmates face numerous problems, including overcrowding and a severe health crisis, and have announced that if their problems are not addressed immediately, they will go on hunger strike. The Karun Human Rights Organization reported on Saturday, August 9, that following mass arrests after the 12-day war, a…Ahvaz · Ahvaz Read Article

Iranian Regime Issues New Prison Sentences for Imprisoned Elite Students Ali Younesi and Amir Hossein Moradi - Iran News Update

After more than five years in detention, two award-winning Sharif University students face fresh politically motivated charges, underscoring the regime’s ongoing judicial repression. In yet another display of judicial repression, the Iranian regime has issued fresh prison sentences against Ali Younesi and Amir Hossein Moradi, two award-winning Sharif University students who have already spent over five years behind bars. The new rulings, announc…Tehran · Tehran See the Story

Extreme Heat Puts Lives of Iran’s Oil Industry Workers at Risk

Several labor-focused media outlets have criticized the extremely harsh conditions faced by workers in Iran’s oil industry amid soaring temperatures and have warned that their lives are at risk. Oil industry workers are operating in extreme heat of 60°C (140°F) under critical water and electricity shortages and without any facilities or support, while contractors are failing to pay their wages and benefits. A recent video showing a heat-stricken…Oil and Gas Sector · Iran Read Article

Iran’s Deepening Livelihood Crisis: Voices From the Streets - Iran News Update

Power outages, food spoilage and soaring poverty drive Iranians to the streets, documenting daily collapse of basic services. The crisis of poverty, unemployment, and economic hardship in Iran has reached breaking point. From city centers to rural farmlands, citizens are speaking out — often in desperation — against conditions that have stripped them of stability, dignity, and hope. One such voice comes from a woman street vendor in Shiraz. In t…Economy · Iran See the Story

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