Iran sentences 2 ex-ministers over economic corruption in Debsh tea case

Tehran’s Revolutionary Court has sentenced two former ministers from President Raisi’s administration to prison for their involvement in the high-profile Debsh Tea corruption case.

Iranian court convicts 44 people in massive fraud case

A court in Iran has found dozens of people including two former ministers guilty in a fraud and embezzlement case known as Debsh Tea.

Iran judiciary says two detained British nationals engaged in espionage 

Iran’s Judiciary Spokesperson announced that two British nationals recently arrested in Kerman face espionage charges. 

Suspects in Tehran University student murder case arrested, under investigation, judiciary confirms

In a recent development regarding the murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, a 19-year-old student at the University of Tehran, the spokesperson for Iran’s Judiciary announced that the suspects involved in the case have been apprehended and are currently undergoing interrogation.

British ambassador visits detained UK nationals in Iran

The UK envoy to Iran, Hugo Shorter, met on Wednesday with two British citizens detained on security related charges in Kerman province, according to a statement released by the province’s Justice Department.

Iranian filmmakers summoned to court over award-winning film

Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha, the directors of the internationally acclaimed film My Favorite Cake, have been summoned to appear before an Iranian court in about two weeks.

Iranian journalists Elaheh Mohammadi, Niloofar Hamedi granted Leader’s amnesty

Iran’s Judiciary has announced that journalists Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloofar Hamedi have been included in the February 11 amnesty list, following the approval of the Pardon Commission.

Lawyer: Detained Iranian journalist Niloufar Hamedi pardoned

Niloufar Hamedi, an Iranian journalist who was arrested in September 2022 following nationwide unrests and deadly protests, has been pardoned, according to her lawyers, Parto Borhanpour and Hojjat Kermani. The case against Hamedi has now been closed.

Ayatollah Khamenei pardons over 3,000 Iranian prisoners

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has authorized the full or partial pardoning of more than 3,000 convicts on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

Iran transfers body of terrorist ringleader Sharmahd to Germany

Iran handed over the body of Jamshid Sharmahd, the head of the Tondar terrorist group, to Germany on Wednesday after completing legal procedures, according to judiciary officials.

Legal case filed against two Iranian actors for ‘violation of norms, religious principles’

The Judiciary of Iran has announced that a legal case has been opened against actors Reza Babak and Marzieh Boroumand following what was deemed an “act contrary to social and religious norms” during the opening ceremony of the 43rd Fajr Film Festival.

Report: Iran Political Activist, Former Editor of Kayhan, Nasiri, Released After Brief Detention

Mahdi Nasiri, the former editor of the Tehran-based newspaper Kayhan and a political activist, has been released from detention by security forces in Mashhad. This information was announced on Nasiri's Telegram channel.

Swiss national who died in prison photographed sensitive military facilities: Iran

Iran’s judiciary has announced that the Swiss national who died in custody earlier this month was arrested after taking photographs at sensitive military sites.

Iran Judiciary spokesperson: Arrests made following assassination of two senior judges

The spokesperson for Iran's judiciary announced on Sunday evening several individuals have been arrested in connection with the assassination of two prominent judges a day earlier.

Iranian court sentences controversial singer Amir Tataloo to death 

Iranian singer Amirhossein Maghsoudlou, known professionally as Amir Tataloo, has been sentenced to death by a court in Iran on charges of "sabb al-nabi" (insulting the Prophet Muhammad).

Iran’s Leader expresses condolences over martyrdom of two senior judges in Tehran

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has offered his condolences over the martyrdom of two high-profile Iranian judges in an attack in Tehran.

Judiciary: Two prominent judges shot dead in Iran

An armed infiltrator in Iran’s Supreme Court carried out on Saturday morning a planned assassination of two veteran judges “known for their fight against crimes against national security, espionage, and terrorism,” the Media Center of the Judiciary announced.

Iranian citizen detained in Italy, released 

The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the release of Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi, an Iranian citizen who had been detained in Italy, and his return to the homeland. 

Official: Swiss national accused of espionage commits suicide in Iran’s Semnan prison

The head of the Semnan Judiciary announced that a Swiss national detained on espionage charges committed suicide this Thursday morning in Semnan Prison, in eastern Tehran.

Zahedan prosecutor: Eulogist who undermined Shia-Sunni unity arrested in Qom

A eulogist who insulted a Sunni cleric and mosque in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, has been arrested in the city of Qom, the prosecutor general of southeastern Iranian provincial capital Zahedan announced.

Iran Judiciary rejects reports actress Taraneh Alidoosti under ‘travel ban’

Iran’s Judiciary Spokesperson Asghar Jahangir has denied reports that renowned Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti is subject to a travel ban.

Iran Judiciary: No complains lodged against ex-FM Zarif over dual citizenship

The spokesperson for Iran’s Judiciary clarified that no complaints have been filed against former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif or others regarding dual citizenship or relatives holding foreign citizenship.

Assailant of women in Tehran executed

The Iranian Judiciary announced on Wednesday the execution of a man who terrorized and injured 59 women and girls in the Iranian capital Tehran using an awl.

Lawyer: Female Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi released from detention

Parastoo Ahmadi, a female Iranian singer, who recently performed a virtual concert in Iran without wearing Hijab, was released from detention early Sunday morning, according to her lawyer Milad Panahipour.

Iran judiciary files legal case against ‘unauthorized’ concert

Following the release of a video at a caravanserai in Iran on social media, featuring a group performing a piece of music with a female vocalist without adhering to legal and religious regulations, a legal case has been initiated against the group.

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