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The NUJ has urged the UN to condemn the Iranian state's use of extreme language regarding the BBC’s reporting and the country’s justification of its unlawful actions towards the corporation’s staff and their families. 

The UK’s Intelligence and Security Commitment has published its report on Iran, recognising it poses ‘a significant threat to the UK.’

NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in calling for an end to the targeting of journalists and media facilities.

The union has joined the International Federation of Journalists in condemning targeted Israeli strikes against the headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) in Tehran.

There has been an acute escalation in the persecution of UK-based Iranian journalists – including scores of NUJ members – and their families.

Mostafa Sepahvand, Farhad Javadi Manesh, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court today and are alleged to have targeted UK-based journalists working in Iran International. 

NUJ welcomes closure of Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi's cases

NUJ condemns the violence and abuse targeted at women globally, whilst standing in solidarity with women journalists reporting from conflict zones and under repressive regimes.

The union is urging international condemnation of the systematic targeting of UK based Persian journalists by Iranian authorities.

The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists in condemning a reported sexual assault against journalist Vida Rabbani.

The union expressed its shock and outrage at the stabbing of presenter Pouria Zeraati, who was set upon by a group of assailants as he left his London home earlier today. Early reports say he is in a stable condition in hospital after suffering multiple knife wounds.

The union calls for action to be taken against Iran following revelations that the Tehran Revolutionary court in absentia tried the journalists on the charge of "propaganda against the Islamic Republic".

Women journalists among the first to cover Mahsa Amini’s death have received further restrictions whilst imprisoned.

Union response to new details of a plan by Iranian authorities to kill UK-based journalists.

The union has strongly condemned the sentences imposed on two Iranian journalists, Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, for reporting on the death of Mahsa Amini, whose death in police custody led to national protests.

Journalists in Iran may soon require a government licence to work in the country.  

A year on from Mahsa Amini’s death and protests in Iran, several journalists remain imprisoned in the country.

The NUJ has called for the release of two journalists accused of “conspiring with foreign powers’ over their reporting following Mahsa Amini’s death.  

The confirmation was announced on 5 July during the 53rd session of the Human Rights Council.

 Iran’s extra-territorial targeting of journalists in the UK, Germany and across Europe has attracted criticism and concern at the 52nd session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council in Geneva.

The NUJ has urged the UN to condemn the Iranian state's use of extreme language regarding the BBC’s reporting and the country’s justification of its unlawful actions towards the corporation’s staff and their families. 

The UK’s Intelligence and Security Commitment has published its report on Iran, recognising it poses ‘a significant threat to the UK.’

NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in calling for an end to the targeting of journalists and media facilities.

The union has joined the International Federation of Journalists in condemning targeted Israeli strikes against the headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) in Tehran.

There has been an acute escalation in the persecution of UK-based Iranian journalists – including scores of NUJ members – and their families.

Mostafa Sepahvand, Farhad Javadi Manesh, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court today and are alleged to have targeted UK-based journalists working in Iran International. 

NUJ welcomes closure of Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi's cases

NUJ condemns the violence and abuse targeted at women globally, whilst standing in solidarity with women journalists reporting from conflict zones and under repressive regimes.

The union is urging international condemnation of the systematic targeting of UK based Persian journalists by Iranian authorities.

The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists in condemning a reported sexual assault against journalist Vida Rabbani.

The union expressed its shock and outrage at the stabbing of presenter Pouria Zeraati, who was set upon by a group of assailants as he left his London home earlier today. Early reports say he is in a stable condition in hospital after suffering multiple knife wounds.

The union calls for action to be taken against Iran following revelations that the Tehran Revolutionary court in absentia tried the journalists on the charge of "propaganda against the Islamic Republic".

Women journalists among the first to cover Mahsa Amini’s death have received further restrictions whilst imprisoned.

Union response to new details of a plan by Iranian authorities to kill UK-based journalists.

The union has strongly condemned the sentences imposed on two Iranian journalists, Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, for reporting on the death of Mahsa Amini, whose death in police custody led to national protests.

Journalists in Iran may soon require a government licence to work in the country.  

A year on from Mahsa Amini’s death and protests in Iran, several journalists remain imprisoned in the country.

The NUJ has called for the release of two journalists accused of “conspiring with foreign powers’ over their reporting following Mahsa Amini’s death.  

The confirmation was announced on 5 July during the 53rd session of the Human Rights Council.

 Iran’s extra-territorial targeting of journalists in the UK, Germany and across Europe has attracted criticism and concern at the 52nd session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council in Geneva.