Iran Escalates Harassment of BBC Persian Journalists’ Families  - Committee to Protect Journalists

Iran escalates harassment of BBC Persian journalists’ families  - Committee to Protect Journalists

Paris, June 5, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by a new wave of harassment by Iranian authorities targeting the Iranian families of BBC journalists as part of a broader campaign of repression beyond the Islamic Republic’s borders.  BBC Persian journalists in London told The Guardian and CPJ that their families back in Iran have faced threats in recent months, including interrogations, travel bans, asset seizure warnings, and…

Legal Profession Under Siege

The Fate of Independent Lawyers in Iran – Part 1 1. Introduction While the legal profession is respected in many parts of the world for its role in defending human rights and ensuring justice, in Iran under the rule of the mullahs, lawyers have become one of the most vulnerable professional groups. The structural and deliberate repression of independent lawyers—especially those who defend protesters and political prisoners—represents a flagrant …

UK-based BBC Persian journalists say their families in Iran are being terrorised and punished by the Iranian regime, with a sharp escalation in 2025

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