anti-regime protests

UN experts have called on Iran to stop the executions of 10 men arrested during anti-regime protests. The men were sentenced in a closed hearing alongside two others who were executed earlier this month, with 24 people linked to January protests already executed this year.

Months after a deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests in December 2025-January 2026, Iranians continue to search for missing loved ones amid intensified repression linked to the US-Israel war on Iran. Families persist in seeking justice despite widespread detentions and disappearances into prisons and juvenile correction centers.

Iranians have regained online access after a months-long internet shutdown, with connectivity at 86% of pre-cutoff levels. The shutdown began during nationwide anti-regime protests in January, and restrictions remain in place despite the partial restoration.

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Iran to release eight female prisoners, including the first woman sentenced to be hanged for her role in anti-regime protests. The plea highlights concerns over Iran's treatment of political dissidents and potential human rights violations.

Donald Trump has urged Iran to release eight female prisoners, including a woman who is the first to be sentenced to death for participating in anti-regime protests. The plea highlights concerns over human rights and the death penalty in Iran.