Iran & Volker Türk
15 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated May 03, 2026
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International
Iran: Iranian journalists abroad are mentioned as targets of transnational repression and surveillance, indicating a broader pattern of threats to media workers.
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, is a key figure in this event, issuing warnings about the deteriorating safety of journalists globally and highlighting specific regions and types of threats.
May 01, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Iran: Iran is under a naval blockade, facing military strikes, and has closed the Strait of Hormuz, severely impacting its economy with a falling currency and high inflation. It has also threatened military action against US forces and executed people.
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the UN human rights chief, reported that Iran has executed at least 21 people and arrested over 4,000 on national security charges since the war began.
Apr 30, 2026 · 52 articles
International
Iran: Iran is a central belligerent in the conflict, threatening to resume hostilities and launching missile and drone attacks on Gulf states, while also facing accusations of violating the ceasefire and having its 10-point plan disputed by the United States. Iran's actions directly impact global oil prices and regional stability.
Volker Türk: As UN rights chief, Volker Türk called the scale of killing in Lebanon 'horrific', drawing international attention to the humanitarian impact of the conflict.
Apr 08, 2026 · 28 articles
International
Iran: Israel faces unresolved conflict with Iran, its regional arch-foe, adding to its geopolitical challenges.
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the United Nations human rights chief, warned that deaths from starvation in Gaza Strip could amount to a war crime.
Aug 22, 2025 · 13 articles
International
Iran: Iran is a key backer of Hezbollah and was involved in a broader war with the United States and Israel, which had a ceasefire announced. In response to the attacks on Lebanon, Iran halted oil tanker movements in the Strait of Hormuz.
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, UN Human Rights Chief, described the scale of killing and destruction in Lebanon as horrific and defying belief, especially after a ceasefire agreement with Iran.
Apr 08, 2026 · 70 articles
International
Iran: Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to protect the nation's nuclear and missile capabilities, intensifying a standoff with the United States over the Strait of Hormuz and facing a US Navy blockade on its oil exports.
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the UN Human Rights Chief, reported that at least 21 people have been executed in Iran since the start of the war.
Apr 30, 2026 · 55 articles
International
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the UN high commissioner for human rights, deplored the rhetoric used by all parties, including threats to annihilate a civilization and target civilian infrastructure.
Apr 07, 2026 · 165 articles
International
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, condemned the scale of killing and destruction in Lebanon.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has deplored the rhetoric used by all parties, including threats to annihilate a whole civilization.
Apr 04, 2026 · 138 articles
International
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, deplored the rhetoric used by all parties, including the threats to annihilate a whole civilization.
Apr 05, 2026 · 42 articles
Domestic
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the UN rights chief, urged Israel to repeal the death penalty law, citing inconsistencies with international legal obligations.
Mar 30, 2026 · 57 articles
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