The statement of the International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights (IOPHR) regarding the use of chemical poisons by Basij groups, affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards, against girls’ schools in Iran.
Reliable news outlets have reported the death of at least one young female student, as a result of poisoning caused by the Basiji groups affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps against a number of girls' schools in various...
IOPHR statement on the Islamic Republic’s disturbing plans to take further innocent lives, through the issuance of more death sentences, including children as young as 15!
Once again, one of the promising youths of Iran has become a victim of the tyrannical blood-thirty regime ruling Iran. As the young Mohsen Shekari, who in response to the innate human desire for freedom wanted to change Iran, sadly did not...
The open letter of the International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights (IOPHR) to Mr. Josep Borrell, the Vice President of the European Commission and the head of the European Union’s foreign policy, on changing the state of recognition of Iran’s ruling regime from “De Jure” to “De Facto”
To: Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles (The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission) I am writing this open letter to you on behalf of the International...
The statement of the International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights (IOPHR) regarding the abhorrent use of children as a means of violent suppression of the peaceful demonstrations of the people of Iran
Recently, alarming news has been published about the use of children as a tool of repression and violence by the ruling regime against the peaceful demonstrations of the Iranian people. The use of children in military operations by the...
IOPHR Welcomes Overwhelming EU Parliamentary Vote and Strong Statements by European Leaders on Iran
The International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights (IOPHR) welcomes the conclusive and historic vote in the European Parliament this week, in which an overwhelming majority, nearly 90% of all Members of the European Parliament, voted in favour of a resolution...
IOPHR Statement on the Escalating Human Rights Catastrophe in Iran
The International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights (IOPHR) expresses its deepest alarm at the unprecedented and escalating human rights catastrophe unfolding in Iran since the nationwide protests began 28th December 2025. Over recent weeks, Iran has witnessed one...
IOPHR Statement Calling for Urgent International Action following the Attacks by the Security Forces on Medical Facilities in Iran
The International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights expresses its profound and grave concern and strongly condemns the credible reports published regarding the violent entry and actions of the security forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran within hospital...
IOPHR Statement Concerning the Unlawful Arrest of Mehdi Rahimian in Italy
The International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights expresses its deep concern and unequivocally condemns the arrest of Mehdi Rahimian, a dual Iranian-Dutch national and internationally recognised political refugee, on Italian soil. This action even if based...
IOPHR Statement on Mass Executions and Widespread Arrests in Iran: A Warning Sign of Retaliation Against the People
According to official data released by the United Nations, the Islamic Republic of Iran executed nearly 1,000 people in 2024, ranking second only to China in absolute numbers, and first in the world in executions per capita. Disturbingly, the pace of executions in...
Official IOPHR Statement on the Extrajudicial Execution of Mojahed Kourkour
The International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights (IOPHR) unequivocally condemns the extrajudicial execution of Mojahed Kourkour, a young Iranian protester, who was put to death today by the Islamic Republic of Iran following a grossly flawed and politically...
IOPHR Statement of Support on the Nationwide Truck Drivers Strike in Iran
Today, May 28, 2024 (7 Khordad 1404), marks the seventh consecutive day of a nationwide strike by thousands of truck drivers and operators across Iran. Despite severe economic pressure, threats, security crackdowns, and even acts of violence, the strike expanded with...
IOPHR Warns of Escalating Hybrid Warfare as Germany Shuts Down Hezbollah-Linked Hamburg Islamic Centre
IOPHR Statement on Closing the Hamburg Islamic Centre and Affiliated Bodies According to published news, the German government has banned the Hamburg Islamic Centre and its 53 affiliated organisations for "supporting" the Lebanese Terrorist group Hezbollah and...
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The Statement of the IOPHR Regarding the Explosion in Kerman on the Anniversary of the Deliberate Downing of the Ukrainian Passenger Airline
The terrorist attack in Kerman orchestrated by the Islamic Republic is yet another miscalculated plot that will undoubtedly further hinder the regime’s longevity. According to verified reports, two suspicious explosions occurred close to the burial site of terrorist...
Hamas’ attack on Israel and the Iranian regime’s strategy to establish a global Islamic State
According to news reports, the Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, stated during a phone call with his British counterpart, James Cleverley, on November 3, 2023, that "The resistance forces in the region do not take orders from Iran." "The Resistance...
The open letter of the International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights (IOPHR) to Mr. Josep Borrell, the VP of the European Commission and the Head of the EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, regarding the disturbing cases of rape and sexual assault by the prison officials of the IRI
To: Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles (The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission) As you might be aware, the IOPHR has repeatedly stressed the need to put the issue of human rights in Iran, as the primary...
IOPHR statement on the Islamic Republic’s disturbing plans to take further innocent lives, through the issuance of more death sentences, including children as young as 15!
Once again, one of the promising youths of Iran has become a victim of the tyrannical blood-thirty regime ruling Iran. As the young Mohsen Shekari, who in response to the innate human desire for freedom wanted to change Iran, sadly did not get the chance to experience the twenty-third spring of...
IOPHR Statement on the First Anniversary of the Bloody Massacre and Tragedy in Zahedan
One year has elapsed since Zahedan's Bloody Friday. On the 30th of September last year, a horrifying act of violence occurred in Zahedan, Iran, an incident that continues to haunt every advocate of freedom. Unarmed Iranian worshipers, returning from Friday prayers, were suddenly and...
IOPHR statement on the Islamic Republic’s disturbing plans to take further innocent lives, through the issuance of more death sentences, including children as young as 15!
Once again, one of the promising youths of Iran has become a victim of the tyrannical blood-thirty regime ruling Iran. As the young Mohsen Shekari, who in response to the innate human desire for freedom wanted to change Iran, sadly did not get the chance to experience the twenty-third...
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Sex Slavery, Human Trafficking By Iran’s Ruling Regime Must Be Exposed
By: Hamid Gharagozloo, Op-ed Contributor as posted in Christianpost.com According to the reports of multiple international organizations, Iran is one of the primary sources and points of exchange – both in terms of import and export – of human trafficking...
UN strongly condemns execution of Navid Afkari
Five United Nations human rights experts and special rapporteurs have strongly condemned the execution of Navid Afkari on this past Saturday in Iran. National wrestling champion, Navid Afkari was arrested at a popular demonstration, along with his two brothers, who...
Systemic Massacre and Genocide by the Iranian Judiciary
IOPHR decries the lack of independence of Iran’s judiciary, and its collaborations in human right violations of the Iranian Regime, despite the provisions within the Iranian Constitution requiring the Judiciary to uphold individual and social rights. Especially, as...
Mullahs and the Chinese Communist Party, an unholy alliance
by Hamid Gharagozloo, representative of the International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights (IOPHR) in Washington, D.C. What has happened to Iran over the past four decades? Back in 1976, Iran was at the height of its glory after nearly two centuries. As a close...
Khamenei’s final act: international complicity (Part 2)
Christianpost.com Hamid Gharagozloo This is the second of a two-part article examining Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his regime. The U.S. Approach toward the Mullahs — President Obama Unfortunately, President Obama decided to take a...
Khamenei’s final act: Persecuting Iran’s religious minorities (Part 1)
Christianpost.com Hamid Ghargozloo The recent disturbing rise of violent acts against religious minorities in Iran — the internal exiles and transfers of Gonabadi Sufis to COVID-19 infested wards of prisons, the burning of a Christian cemetery, setting fire to...
How Iran’s Khamenei is exploiting COVID-19
Published on Christianpost.com By: Hamid Gharagozloo The vicious oppression of the Muslim population in China is known the world over. Today, there are about 1.8 million Weegers in internment/concentration camps in China. With such an oppressive policy toward its...
IRGC – The Biggest Threat to the UK National Security
Event held on the 14th November 2023 at UK Parliament Committee Room. organised by the IOPHR, hosted by Dr Liam Fox MP Dr Liam Fox MP “Iran wants to wreck any possible peace processes between countries in the Middle-East” The meeting commenced with Dr. Liam Fox MP...
Iran – A Women Led Revolution
On the 30th of November, IOPHR held a successful and informative event at the UK Parliament on the human rights situation in Iran and the recent uprising which was sparked by the killing of Mahsa Amini. The event was well visited by ministers, delegates of embassies...