Iranian-American journalist, author and activist
President Trump has announced that Iran has reportedly released eight women who were facing execution after he reposted claims they faced hanging. Multiple sources confirm only one woman, Bita Hemmati, faces a confirmed death sentence. The situation remains complex amid conflicting reports and ongoing tensions.
U.S. prosecutors have unsealed a complaint charging Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al‑Saadi with organising or supporting nearly 18–20 attacks across Europe, Canada and the United States tied to Iran‑backed Kataib Hezbollah and the IRGC. He has been transferred into U.S. custody, has appeared in Manhattan federal court and is being detained pending trial.
The US has carried out new strikes inside Iran and shot down Iranian drones near the Hormuz Strait. Iran has reported ground attacks and Israel has broadened strikes in Lebanon as war tensions escalate. Trump has warned Iran to accept a deal or face further action, while talks to end the ceasefire remain fragile.
Two men, Erfan Esfandiari and Gol-Mohammad Mohammadi, have been executed in Isfahan for anti-government protest-related violence. Authorities say they tied police to a road sign, injured officers, and filmed the scene; rights groups raise concerns about due process and broader protest repression.