February 24, 2026
Iran: Tsunami of Arbitrary Arrests, Enforced Disappearances
Detainees Tortured; Face Secret, Arbitrary Executions; Families Search for Disappeared
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February 28, 2026
US/Israel/Iran: All Parties Should Respect Laws of War
The United States and Israel on February 28, 2026 carried out airstrikes on Iran, which retaliated with strikes against Israel and Gulf states. All parties to the conflict are obligated to respect international humanitarian law, also known as the laws of war, and prioritize the protection of civilians. Human Rights Watch is currently investigating strikes by all parties that may have violated the laws of war.
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January 16, 2026
Iran: Growing Evidence of Countrywide Massacres
UN Member States Should Call for Human Rights Council Special Session
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September 4, 2025
Iran: Missile Strikes on Israeli Civilians Likely War Crimes
Large Munitions During 12-Day Conflict Hit Far from Military Targets
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August 14, 2025
Iran: Detainees Ill-Treated and Disappeared After Israeli Evin Prison Attack
Disclose Whereabouts of Forcibly ‘Disappeared;’ Free those Held Unjustly
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January 23, 2026
Unprecedented Mass Killings in Iran Require Robust Investigation and Accountability
HRW Oral Statement - 39th Special Session of the UN Human Rights Council
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January 8, 2026
Iran: Authorities’ Renewed Cycle of Protest Bloodshed
Rising Toll of Protester Deaths and Injuries
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January 6, 2026
Iranian Authorities Brutally Repressing Protests
Cease Unlawful Use of Lethal Force, Arbitrary Arrests
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December 10, 2025
Iran: Weaponizing Justice System to Persecute Baha’is
Wave of Arbitrary Detentions, Property Confiscations
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October 20, 2025
Iran: Three Prisoners Dead after Denied Medical Care
Urgent International Action Needed to Protect Scores of Prisoners at Risk
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September 16, 2025
Iran: Impunity Reigns 3 Years After Crackdown on Protests
Foreign Governments Should Seek Ways to Bring Those Responsible to Account
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September 4, 2025
Iran: Missile Strikes on Israeli Civilians Likely War Crimes
Large Munitions During 12-Day Conflict Hit Far from Military Targets
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September 2, 2025
Iran: Authorities Unleash Wave of Oppression After Hostilities with Israel
Widespread Arrests, Executions, Charges Against Minorities
