Human Rights
U.S. Condemns Imprisonment of Opposition
On February 14, the United States condemned Iran's continued imprisonment of former presidential candidates and opposition lead
Obama: Time for a Diplomatic Solution
New Human Rights Watch Report on Iran
In 2012, Iran put opposition leaders under house arrest, harassed and arrested civil society activists, and prevented oppositio
Sanctions and Medical Supply Shortages in Iran
Sanctions have unintentionally played a key role in creating shortages of life-saving medical supplies and drugs in Iran, accor
Treasury Sanctions Oil Revenues and Targets Human Rights Abusers
On February 6, the U.S.
Pew: Rising Tide of Restrictions on Religion
Among 197 countries, Iran ranked sixth in restricting freedom of religion, according to a Pew Research Center survey.
New Penalties on Iran in Defense Bill
On January 3, President Barack Obama signed a $633 billion defense bill for fiscal year 2013.
U.S. Issues Iran Travel Warning
On December 7, the State Department warned that U.S.
U.S. "Appalled" After Blogger Dies in Iran Prison
On November 9, the United States condemned Iran's persecution of blogger Sattar Beheshti, who
