Stop the Unfair Suspension of Iranian Accounts on X — Protect Freedom of Expression

In Iran, where freedom of expression is already severely restricted, X serves as an important platform for people to share information, express political opinions, and speak out against repression. For many Iranians, it is one of the few spaces where they can make their voices heard beyond the country’s borders.

Yet repeated suspensions of Iranian accounts, including those belonging to advocates of freedom, critics of the Islamic Republic, pro-Pahlavi users, and families of victims of the regime, have raised serious concerns about fairness, transparency, and the protection of political expression on X.

No user should be unfairly silenced because of their political views. If X’s reporting and moderation systems are being exploited to target particular voices, the platform must investigate and take effective action.

There are also concerns about possible coordinated reporting campaigns against specific Iranian users. Information and screenshots concerning a group known as Sabzi-Pakan-e Farhikhteh (سبزی‌پاک‌کن‌های فرهیخته) have been identified as potential leads for further investigation. These materials should be independently examined to determine whether coordinated activity occurred and whether it contributed to the suspension of accounts. The claims must be properly verified rather than assumed.

We call on X to take the following actions:

Investigate the suspension of Iranian accounts and examine whether political viewpoints or coordinated reporting may have influenced enforcement decisions.
Review potentially unjust suspensions and reinstate accounts where the evidence shows that enforcement was mistaken or unfair.
Address coordinated and abusive reporting by identifying attempts to manipulate the reporting system and preventing such activity from unfairly silencing users.
Improve transparency and appeals by providing clear explanations for suspensions and accessible, meaningful ways for users to challenge decisions.
Protect users’ privacy and safety, particularly those inside Iran who could face serious risks if their identities or personal information are exposed.
This petition is not a demand for any account to be exempt from X’s rules. It is a call for those rules to be applied consistently, transparently, and without political discrimination.

Freedom of expression matters most when people use it to challenge those in power. Iranian users deserve a fair opportunity to participate in public debate without fear of arbitrary enforcement or the abuse of reporting systems.

Sign this petition to urge X to investigate these concerns, protect Iranian users, and uphold freedom of expression through fair and transparent moderation.