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

498 Violatons

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

6 people

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

437 cases

The total number of press cases registered by Defending Free Flow of Information

478 instances

The number of judicial-security actions against journalists, media activists, and media outlets

journalists

Hossein Yazdi, Iranian Media Activist, Sentenced to One Year...

The Isfahan Province Court of Appeals sentenced Hossein Yazdi, the managing director of the...

Three Iranian Journalists Killed in Iran-Israel War

In the military conflict between Iran and Israel, known as the "12-Day War," alongside...

Iran-Israel War: One Journalist Killed, Media and Iranian Journalists...

Amid intense Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, Iran’s capital, on June 16, 2025, the iconic...

Six; The Number of Journalists Imprisoned in Iran

Today, Monday, May 26, 2025, at least six journalists are imprisoned in Iran; Nasrin...

Media

Entekhab Website Unblocked, Khabar Varzeshi Newspaper Suspends Publication, and...

The news and analysis website Entekhab, which was blocked on the eleventh day of...

Continued Threats and Harassment Against Families of Iranian Journalists...

Amid ongoing threats against Iranian journalists living abroad, security agents in the Islamic Republic...

Continuation of Organized Harassment Against Families of Iranian Media...

In recent days, amid the military conflict between Iran and Israel, the families of...

Iran-Israel War: Seizure of Entekhab Website, Cyberattacks on Etemad...

On the eleventh day of the Iran-Israel war, the Entekhab news website in Iran...
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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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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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

Continued Threats and Harassment Against Families of Iranian Journalists Abroad

News
Amid ongoing threats against Iranian journalists living abroad, security...
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Three Iranian Journalists Killed in Iran-Israel War

News
In the military conflict between Iran and Israel, known...
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Continuation of Organized Harassment Against Families of Iranian Media Journalists

News
In recent days, amid the military conflict between Iran...
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News

Hossein Yazdi, Iranian Media Activist, Sentenced to One Year in Prison

News
The Isfahan Province Court of Appeals sentenced Hossein Yazdi,...
Read more

Entekhab Website Unblocked, Khabar Varzeshi Newspaper Suspends Publication, and Shahrvand Newspaper Ceases Operations

News
The news and analysis website Entekhab, which was blocked...
Read more

Continued Threats and Harassment Against Families of Iranian Journalists Abroad

News
Amid ongoing threats against Iranian journalists living abroad, security...
Read more