Sepideh Gholian, a civil activist, has collected accounts from 150 detainees across three Iranian provinces, detailing torture and abuse, and is publishing them for the first time. More: iranwire.com/en/features/159…

Today in the Iranian Cybersphere: October 27, 2026 Today’s selection tells the story of Pedram Mahmoudi, a restaurant worker who was blinded in both eyes after being struck by shotgun pellets during Iran’s January 2026 protests. His experience highlights the lasting human cost of the crackdown, as thousands of people reportedly suffered eye injuries during the protests. Beyond the immediate violence, survivors like Pedram continue to face life-changing consequences long after the streets fall silent. More: iranwire.com/en/news/159433

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met in Moscow to discuss regional developments and bilateral relations. More: iranwire.com/en/news/159435

Iranian prisoners in 66 facilities went on hunger strike, campaign members report, amid confirmations of death sentences for four detainees. More: iranwire.com/en/news/159434

IRGC forces raided the home of Ilya Ben-Rashid's grandmother, interrogating family members and detaining his defense lawyer for several hours. More: iranwire.com/en/news/159432

Iranian customs has banned registration of 24 smartphone models, including flagship devices from Apple, Samsung and Google, amid restrictions on imports of phones priced above 400 euros. More: iranwire.com/en/news/159431

Iranian transport sector representatives say 18,000 containers are stranded in Pakistani ports, with clearance costs exceeding $25,000 per shipment. More: iranwire.com/en/news/159430

Mojtaba Khamenei met with Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, to discuss national security and governance. More: iranwire.com/en/news/159429

Iran's Deputy Labor Minister warns up to 1.4 million jobs could be eliminated by March 2027 if recession persists. More: iranwire.com/en/news/159427

Iranian authorities raise wheat rates from 23,860 to 60,000 tomans, prompting flour price increase to 78,700 tomans per kilogram. More: iranwire.com/en/news/159423

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says price adjustments for high-volume gas consumers are "inevitable" to reduce consumption. More: iranwire.com/en/news/159416

Syed Mehdi Razavi-Fard's 10-year prison sentence has been upheld on appeal, with the defense attorney ordered to report to serve his term. More: iranwire.com/en/news/159415

Mohsen Rezaei says Iran, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia agreed to ensure regional security without foreign intervention at a four-way summit in Tehran. More: iranwire.com/en/news/159414

Iran's Deputy Minister of Research and Technology Shahin Akhondzadeh criticized the "Countering Foreign Influence" bill, saying it could diminish scientific collaborations. More: iranwire.com/en/news/159413

Tehran's prosecutor demands a total ban on men attending women's football matches, citing non-compliance with Sharia standards. More: iranwire.com/en/news/159407

Kuwait's Criminal Court sentences three men to death for collaborating with Iran and Hezbollah and plotting to assassinate Deputy Prime Minister Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah. More: iranwire.com/en/news/159404

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he intends to eliminate Iran's nuclear threat in cooperation with US President Donald Trump. More: iranwire.com/en/news/159403

Iran, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia agreed to expand regional cooperation, including in "peace and security", after a four-way meeting in Tehran. More: iranwire.com/en/news/159398

US forces in the Middle East are prepared to launch a military operation against Iran within 96 hours of receiving an order from President Donald Trump. More: iranwire.com/en/news/159397

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey in Tehran for regional coordination talks. More: iranwire.com/en/news/159379