A woman in Iran has been whipped 74 times for not wearing a hijab in the street. Photo shows Roya Heshmati, a vocal critic of the compulsory hijab, undated. The Iranian woman lashed 74 times for not wearing a hijab on the street. (Newsflash) Roya Heshmati, a Kurdish-Iranian woman and…
An Iranian Olympic skier who travelled to Europe so she could prepare for the Alpine World World Championship has applied for asylum in Germany. Photo shows Atefeh Ahmadi, undated. Atefeh Ahmadi, an alpine skier from Iran, has reportedly defected and sought asylum in Germany. (@atefehahmadi.official/Newsflash) Atefeh Ahmadi, 22 - who…
A court in Iran has sentenced an influencer couple to a total of 21 years in jail for the 'crime' of dancing in a public square. Accused Amir Mohammad Ahmadi and Astiyaj Haghighi were each given 10 and a half years behind bars by the 15th branch of the Islamic…
A French tourist has been detained in Iran's notorious Evin prison for four months for no good reason, his parents have revealed. Photo shows Louis Arnaud, 35, undated. He was arrested on Sept. 28, 2023 as he was visiting Iran. (Newsflash) Jean-Michel and Sylvie Arnaud say their son Louis Arnaud…
Officials in Iran have claimed that the death-row dad who begged to see his baby daughter before he is hanged faked his story. Photo shows Hasan Firouzi, undated. He was allegedly arrested while fleeing in Iran. (CEN) Condemned Hassan Firouzi's story touched the world when he begged to be allowed…
