DEFENDING FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION ORGANIZATION

Defending Free Flow of Information in Iran (DeFFI) is a non-profit organization founded by a group of journalists, human rights researchers, and lawyers.

We strive to strengthen the free flow of information in Iran by documenting the repression of media and journalists, conducting training sessions, providing digital security consulting, and supporting media activists and citizen journalists.

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In 2024-2025

530 instances

The number of judicial-security encounters with journalists and media outlets

1 people

The number of journalists and media activists detained in detention centers and prisons

484 cases

The total number of press-related cases recorded by the Defending Free Flow of Information

568 Violations

Number of violations by the judiciary and security institutions in cases of journalists and media

journalists

Iranian Journalist Shirin Saeedi Released from Evin Prison

Shirin Saeedi, an Iranian journalist incarcerated in Evin Prison, was released after serving over...

Iranian Journalist Mustafa Nemati Released from Prison

Mustafa Nemati, an Iranian journalist, was released from prison after serving a total of...

Iranian Journalist Sentenced to Prison for Exposing Inhumane Treatment...

The Second Criminal Court of Kerman County has sentenced Mansour Iranpour, a journalist from...

Iranian Journalist and Researcher Azhdar Piri Released from Prison

With the conversion of Azhdar Piri's sentence to an open verdict, the researcher and...

Media

Fardaye Eghtesad Resumes Operations After 15-Month Hiatus

Farda-e-Eghtesad, an Iranian media outlet, has resumed its activities after a 15-month suspension. The...

Court Hearing Held in Case of Alleged “Sexual Relations...

The jury of Iran's political and press courts found Mostafa Kavakebian, a political activist...

Tehran Prosecutor’s Office Targets Media Over Sanctions Impact Reports

Following the reimposition of United Nations sanctions on Iran, the Tehran Prosecutor's Office announced...

Four Iranian Media Outlets Summoned to Press

CourtThe jury of Iran's political and press courts found the editor-in-chief of "Hamshahri Online"...
Periodic Reports

Six-Month Report on the Suppression of Journalists and Media in Iran (First Half of 2025)

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Silencing Voices: An Overview of Media and Journalist Repression in Iran (2024 Annual Report)

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Periodic Reports

Examination of Press Freedom Indicators in the First 100 Days of Masoud Pezeshkian’s Presidency

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Periodic Reports

September 2024 monthly report: Martial Law in the Press

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Periodic Reports

August 2024: Monthly Report on the Suppression of Media and Journalists in Iran

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Periodic Reports

July 2024: Monthly Report on the Suppression of Media and Journalists in Iran

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Periodic Reports

Report on Media and Journalists Suppression in Iran; First Half of 2024

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3
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June 2024/ Monthly Report on the Suppression of Media and Journalists in Iran

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Recommended Reports

Fact-Check: Has Ghalibaf Not Sued Media and Journalists?

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Periodic Reports

May 2024: Monthly Report on the Suppression of Media and Journalists in Iran

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Recommended Reports

Widespread Disruption of Free Information Regarding the Death of Ebrahim Raisi

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Periodic Reports

April 2024: Monthly Report on the Suppression of Media and Journalists in Iran

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Periodic Reports

March 2024: Monthly Report on Violations of Journalists’ and Media Rights

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Periodic Reports

Quarterly Report on the Suppression of Media and Journalists in Iran; First Quarter of 2024

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Recommended Reports

Over a Month Halt in Holding Press Courts: Has Media Repression Decreased?

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Recommended Reports

19 Horrific Days in ‘Farda-e-Eghtesad’; Hostage Situation at the Location, Case Fabrication at the Intelligence Agency

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News

Statistical Analysis of the Charge of “Spreading Lies” in Media Cases

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News Highlights

Explosion on Qassem Soleimani’s Anniversary: The Islamic Republic’s Harsh Retaliation Against Social Media Users**

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Recommended Reports

Six-Month Report on the Suppression of Journalists and Media...

In the first half of 2025, amid historic and unprecedented events in the Middle...

Silencing Voices: An Overview of Media and Journalist Repression...

The year 2024 was filled with challenging and difficult events for Iranian journalists and...

Examination of Press Freedom Indicators in the First 100...

This report is a study on the status of press freedom indicators during the...

Our Mission

DEFENDING FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION ORGANIZATION

The Defending Free Flow of Information in Iran passionately champions freedom of expression and belief, viewing access to an unimpeded flow of information as an inherent right of every citizen. We are unwaveringly committed to supporting journalists, media outlets, citizen journalists, and media activists throughout Iran, without discrimination, and we steadfastly adhere to the principle of remaining independent from partisan and political affiliations.

In alignment with many esteemed human rights organizations, we firmly assert that "the press is the fourth pillar of democracy." The establishment of a democratic society, where the rights of citizens are safeguarded, cannot be realized without an independent, professional, and free press.

We are dedicated to fortifying the press and defending the free flow of information by actively collaborating and coordinating with media organizations, journalists, legal experts, and international institutions. Through vigilant monitoring and documentation of disruptions in the information landscape in Iran, chronicling the repression faced by media and journalists, and providing robust support to media activists and citizen journalists, we aim to enhance the climate of information dissemination within the country.

In closing, we extend a heartfelt invitation to all to join us in the pursuit of building a just and democratic society, and to contribute to the advancement of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all.

Reports

News Highlights

Court Hearing Held in Case of Alleged “Sexual Relations of Catherine Shakdam with Iranian Officials”

News
The jury of Iran's political and press courts found...
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Tehran Prosecutor’s Office Targets Media Over Sanctions Impact Reports

News
Following the reimposition of United Nations sanctions on Iran,...
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Abolfazl Laal-Bahador, Iranian Journalist, Sentenced to Flogging, Imprisonment, and Exile

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Abolfazl Laal-Bahador, a journalist from Sabzevar and the administrator...
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News

Iranian Journalist Shirin Saeedi Released from Evin Prison

News
Shirin Saeedi, an Iranian journalist incarcerated in Evin Prison,...
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Iranian Journalist Mustafa Nemati Released from Prison

News
Mustafa Nemati, an Iranian journalist, was released from prison...
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Fardaye Eghtesad Resumes Operations After 15-Month Hiatus

News
Farda-e-Eghtesad, an Iranian media outlet, has resumed its activities...
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