Telecommunications retirees in Kermanshah gathered outside the city’s telecom building as part of nationwide protests by retired telecom workers. Chanting slogans and voicing their demands, protesters expressed outrage over the plundering of retirees’ financial resources by institutions tied to the Supreme Leader. Telecommunications retirees in Hamedan gathered outside the city’s telecom building as part of nationwide protests by retired telecom workers. Holding placards and

Exclusive Iran weekly news December 21, 2025 The Execution of Aqil Keshavarz. 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

A group of Social Security and retired teachers gathered outside the Social Security Organization in Tehran to protest their living conditions and officials’ disregard for their demands. The strike by workers at Varda Zartak entered its second day. The walkout at one of Kovar County’s largest industrial plants reflects months of unanswered demands and deep frustration among workers. According to reports, after months of letters, formal requests, and fruitless follow-ups, empl

Students at the University of Tehran held a protest outside the Central Library of the university’s main campus, objecting to the cancellation of housing for 6th-semester MA and 10th-semester PhD and undergraduate students, and the administration’s failure to address their demands.

Abolfazl Khoran, a teachers’ union activist and political prisoner held in Arak Prison, is facing a new criminal case while incarcerated, while still being denied urgent medical care despite a prison doctor’s confirmation that he needs surgery. Sources close to his family say Mr. Khoran has been summoned to Branch 102 of Arak Criminal Court to defend himself against a new charge of “spreading false information online,” a case opened against him during his imprisonment. Accord

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.