The judiciary of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced on Monday, April 20, that Mohammad Masoum Shahi and Hamed Validi have been executed on charges of “membership in a spy network linked to Mossad”. Reports say that before the execution, the two prisoners were transferred to quarantine in Karaj Central Prison. In its statement, the judiciary claimed they had contacted Mossad officers via online channels and through travel to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and returned to Ir

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According to received reports, at least two civilians in recent weeks have lost their lives at government checkpoints in the provinces of Isfahan and Mazandaran at the hands of Basij and IRGC forces. Reports indicate that Morteza Madadi, a resident of Shahin Shahr in Isfahan Province, was killed on March 8, 2026, after forces stationed at a Basij checkpoint opened fire. Gunshot wounds to his heart and lungs were reported as the cause of death. It is also said that his relativ

Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the head of the Islamic Republic’s judiciary, announced that the judicial system is operating in a full “war footing” when dealing with what he described as “spies, traitorous elements, and the foot soldiers of the invading enemy.” Reports indicate that he emphasized that, until further notice, case handling will follow wartime conditions rather than the legal standards applied during normal circumstances. Mr. Ejei stated that the judiciary has ado

Iran’s internet shutdown has now entered its 50th consecutive day, and after 1,176 hours, access to the global internet remains at just around 2% of normal levels. Reports indicate that although some users have regained limited access to Google’s search page, international connectivity is still at its lowest level. A similar situation was previously seen during the January internet blackout. So far, no information has been shared about when these restrictions will end.

According to received reports, Arsam Mahmoudi, a pro-monarchy activist from Tabriz and one of those arrested during Iran’s national uprising, has once again been detained by regime forces. Reports indicate that after serving his sentence and having his retrial request accepted, he was released from Evin. He has now been arrested again, and so far, no information has been shared about his condition, whereabouts, or the exact time of his detention.

According to reports, Pedram Nemati, a soldier from Marvdasht who was transferred to a defense industry facility in Malard, Tehran, after completing military training, died on April 6th, just two days after returning to his post. Reports say he had taken leave and not returned to duty for about 20 days, during which he was reportedly pressured and threatened with coming back. However, only two days after his return, his family was informed of his death. According to the famil

According to reports, Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, sentenced Mohammadreza Majidi-Asl, Bita Hemmati, Behrooz Zamani-Nejad, and Kourosh Zamani-Nejad, four detainees from the January protests, to death on Monday, April 13th. Reports say the individuals, arrested on January 9th, were charged with “operational action for hostile states”, “assembly and collusion against national security”, and “destruction of public property”. In

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