Motamedian, who worked for Iran’s Intelligence Ministry, was accused of overseeing mass arrests and authorizing the use of lethal force during the Iran protests in 2022.
Protests continue in Iran as women resist mandatory hijab laws, marking the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death
The strike protests Iran’s oppressive policies, as women continue to challenge the regime's hijab mandate.
Mahmoud Mehrabi is the latest in a series of activists arrested in connection with the 2022 protests who have been sentenced to death.
Nika Shakarami disappeared at a protest in Tehran in September 2022 before her body was found a few days later.
Salehi's case has received worldwide attention as the Islamic regime in Iran continues to threaten activists with severe sentences.
Rapper Toomaj Salehi was arrested in October 2022 amid nationwide protests against the regime.
The activist and her family were repeatedly threatened by the regime during the protests that swept Iran in 2022.
Last year, Shervin Hajipour won the Special Merit Award for Best Song For Social Change for his song Baraye at the GRAMMYs.
Polls conducted in recent weeks have found that voter participation in the upcoming elections in Iran may be as low as 15%.
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