Iran

Reza Gheibi
Freelance journalist Reza Gheibi is known inside Iran for his reporting on the economy and politics. Authorities arrested Gheibi several times, and he finally left the country for Turkey in 2023 as Tehran cracked down on media and critics over mass protests demanding women's rights.

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Iran: Reza Gheibi

Iran Press Freedom at a Glance

177 out of 180 countries

- RSF 2023 World Press Freedom Index

62 Journalists in prison

- CPJ Prison Census 2022

Not Free

- 2023 Freedom House Freedom in the World Ranking

The Iranian mission to the U.N. did not respond to VOA's request for comment.

CONTRIBUTOR: VOA Persian Service