Update: On March 30, Mohammad Najafi was released on furlough. Sotoudeh and Davoodi remain in prison. We urge the Islamic Republic of Iran to grant permanent release to all three…
For nearly everybody around the world who celebrates Norooz (or Persian New Year), which falls on the first day of spring, this year looks very different than so many that…
UPDATED MARCH 18 We at United for Iran have been following the recent public health crisis in Iran closely, and are gravely concerned by how rapidly the coronavirus has spread…
This year – and this decade – has already had a painful start. Between the near miss of a war between the US and Iran, ongoing protests and government repression…
Recent events have escalated the tensions between the United States and Iran to the highest levels in recent memory. After President Trump’s decision to assassinate Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, Foreign…
As we close out a memorable and challenging year, we remain ever committed to evolving our efforts to improve civil liberties in Iran. That’s why we’re excited to announce the…
United for Iran 10 year anniversary! from United for Iran on Vimeo. United for Iran celebrated its 10th anniversary this past July. Our movement was borne out of a time…
As you know, our community has been reeling from the recent protests in Iran. Since the protests began, our team has been working with many other human rights organizations around…
The Internet shutdown began on Saturday, November 16, after massive protests erupted in Iran over increased fuel prices. On November 14 the Iranian government cut part of its longstanding…
Last updated on November 22nd, 2019 The protests were sparked over dramatic increases in gasoline prices. Iranians enjoy some of the cheapest gasoline in the world due to heavy subsidies,…
