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Reports

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

On Sunday, June 9, 2024, just hours before the official announcement of the approved presidential candidates, the judiciary of the Islamic Republic summoned at least...

Widespread Disruption of Free Information Regarding the Death of Ebrahim Raisi

Following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions in a "helicopter crash," the judiciary, security, and law enforcement agencies of the Islamic Republic...

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

It's been over a month since the last briefing by the spokesperson of the jury of political and press courts regarding the cases handled by...

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

This report narrates the events before and after the seizure of "Farda-e-Eghtesad" and the mass arrest of its editorial team, based on interviews with informed...

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

Since the beginning of 2024, "spreading lies" has been the most frequently attributed charge to journalists and media outlets in Iran. This charge, often applied...

Periodic Reports

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

This report is a study on the status of press freedom indicators during the first 100 days of Masoud Pezeshkian's presidency. The Defending Free Flow...

September 2024 monthly report: Martial Law in the Press

September 2024, proved to be a challenging month for journalists and advocates of freedom of expression in Iran. Coinciding with the second anniversary of the...

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

In August 2024, Iranian journalists and media experienced a month filled with significant events, coinciding with the official inauguration of the fourteenth government in the...

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

The report on the suppression of media and journalists in July 2024 is based on 11 new cases and a total of 19 updated cases...

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

The report on the suppression of media and journalists in the first half of 2024 is based on 216 documented cases by researchers from the...

Continued Imprisonment of 11 Journalists and Media Activists in Iran

Today, Sunday, November 17, 2024, at least 11 journalists...

Kianoush Sanjari, an Iranian journalist, took his own life

Kianoush Sanjari, a former journalist for the Persian section...

Lack of Information on the Fate of Reza Valizadeh in the Second Month of Detention

Iranian authorities have, for the second time since the...

Mostafa Nemati was imprisoned to serve a 40-month sentence

Mostafa Nemati, a journalist and economic analyst, was transferred...

Reza Valizadeh, Iranian-American Journalist, Arrested in Tehran

Reza Valizadeh, a former journalist for the Persian section...

Latest Reports

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

This report is a study on the status of press freedom indicators during the first 100 days of Masoud Pezeshkian's presidency. The Defending Free Flow...

September 2024 monthly report: Martial Law in the Press

September 2024, proved to be a challenging month for journalists and advocates of freedom of expression in Iran. Coinciding with the second anniversary of the...

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

In August 2024, Iranian journalists and media experienced a month filled with significant events, coinciding with the official inauguration of the fourteenth government in the...

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

The report on the suppression of media and journalists in July 2024 is based on 11 new cases and a total of 19 updated cases...

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

The report on the suppression of media and journalists in the first half of 2024 is based on 216 documented cases by researchers from the...

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

The report on the suppression of media and journalists in Iran for June 2024 (June 1, 2024 – July 1, 2024), was prepared based on...

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

On Sunday, June 9, 2024, just hours before the official announcement of the approved presidential candidates, the judiciary of the Islamic Republic summoned at least...

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

The May report by the "Defending Free Flow Of Information " (DeFFI) organization on the suppression of media and journalists in Iran was prepared based...

Widespread Disruption of Free Information Regarding the Death of Ebrahim Raisi

Following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions in a "helicopter crash," the judiciary, security, and law enforcement agencies of the Islamic Republic...

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

Coinciding with World Press Freedom Day, the monthly report of the Defending Free Flow Of Information (DeFFI) on the suppression of media and journalists in...

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

March 2024 began with the continued imprisonment of at least 10 journalists and media activists in Iran's prisons and detention centers. These individuals included Saeedeh...

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

This analytical-statistical report is the first quarterly report of the Defending Free Flow of Information (DeFFI) organization for 2024. It includes data on violations of...

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

It's been over a month since the last briefing by the spokesperson of the jury of political and press courts regarding the cases handled by...

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

This report narrates the events before and after the seizure of "Farda-e-Eghtesad" and the mass arrest of its editorial team, based on interviews with informed...

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

Since the beginning of 2024, "spreading lies" has been the most frequently attributed charge to journalists and media outlets in Iran. This charge, often applied...

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

Following two deadly explosions during the anniversary of Qassem Soleimani, the former commander of the Quds Force, the public's reaction on social media varied. Some...