Sentenced Protesters Reza Rasaei and Mojahed Kourkour Await Execution Amid International Concern Over Due Process and Human Rights in Iran

SANANDAJ, Iran – Two protesters, Reza Rasaei and Mojahed Kourkour, have been sentenced to death and are facing imminent execution in Iran. Rasaei’s mother, Azardokht Haqjouyan, has spoken out, insisting on her son’s innocence and seeking help to stop his execution. She revealed that her son’s extensive 1,500-page case file was reviewed in just one week. Rasaei is accused of “murder” linked to the death of Nader Beirami, the head of intelligence in Sanandaj, during …

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Iranian Officials Reviewing Updated Nuclear Deal

Although Ebrahim Raisi made a mockery of the negotiations, he insisted nuclear technology could not be taken from them in any way. Iranian officials said on Sunday that they are “reviewing” the Biden administration’s latest proposals to revive former President Barack Obama’s 2015 nuclear deal. On Sunday, Hossein Amirabdollahian, Iranian foreign minister, said that Iran is seeking a “good, sustainable, and strong agreement.”