Karaj
کرج
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View Timeline →Five New Educational Spaces to be Added to the Educational Facilities of District 4 in Karaj
The Education Department of District 4 in Karaj is adding five new educational spaces as the school year begins. This initiative addresses the urgent need…
Friday Prayer Leader of Karaj: Differences Should Not Turn into Exhausting Confrontations
The Friday Prayer Leader of Karaj warns against the dangers of escalating political and social divides in Iran. He emphasizes that while disagreements are natural,…
Iran's Deputy Speaker Asserts Commitment to Defeat Foreign Aggressors
Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad emphasized Iran's commitment to combating foreign aggressors until achieving complete victory, asserting that the enemies underestimate the capabilities of the…
Rainfall on Northern Roads of the Country / Heavy Traffic on These Routes
Heavy rainfall has resulted in significant traffic congestion on the Qazvin–Karaj Freeway in Iran, particularly between Ferdowsi Bridge and Kalak Bridge. This situation highlights the…
Heavy Traffic on Chalus Road and Qazvin-Karaj Freeway / Scattered Rain and Fog on Northern Routes
Heavy traffic has been reported on the Chalus road and Qazvin-Karaj freeway, likely due to adverse weather conditions including scattered rain and fog. This situation…
Sajad Shirzadi and Farshad Safari Executed in Karaj for Separate Murders
Sajad Shirzadi and Farshad Safari were executed in Karaj Penitentiary for separate murder convictions. Their executions highlight ongoing issues related to the death penalty in…
Fatemeh Kamali-Zare Executed: 16th Woman Executed in Iran in 2026
Fatemeh Kamali-Zare, a woman convicted of murder, was executed in Karaj Penitentiary, marking her as the 16th woman executed in Iran in 2026. This event…
Execution of Majid Adineh Marks 29th Protester Death Linked to January Protests
Majid Adineh, a protester arrested during the January 2026 protests in Karaj, has been executed according to state media. This marks the 29th execution linked…
Iran Executes Another Protester Amid Rising Execution Rates
Iran executed Majid Adineh, a protester arrested during the January protests, as part of a continuing surge in executions. This action highlights the Iranian judiciary's…
Changiz Sheykhli, Pioneer of Iranian Caving, Passes Away at 99
Changiz Sheykhli, a key figure in the development of modern caving and speleology in Iran, passed away at the age of 99 in Karaj after…
Shahram Sadeghi, one of the protesters of December 2024, executed
Shahram Sadeghi, a protester involved in the December 2024 demonstrations, has been executed by the Iranian judiciary. This event highlights the government's ongoing crackdown on…
Mehdi Khanaki Executed: 24th Protester in January Unrest
Mehdi Khanaki, a protester involved in the January 2026 protests in Karaj and affiliated with the PMOI/MEK, has been executed by Iranian authorities. This marks…
Iranian Singer Honors Victims of US Airstrikes with Performance on Damaged Bridge
Iranian singer Vahid Taj performed a patriotic song on the B1 Bridge in Karaj, which had been bombed by US airstrikes in March, resulting in…
Ten Men Executed for Murder and Drug Offenses in Karaj
Ten men were executed in Ghezelhesar Prison, with eight hanged on June 13 and two on June 15, for murder and drug offenses. The executions…
Street Vendors in Iran; Self-Employment for Survival and a Personal Struggle Against Poverty
Street vending in Iran has evolved from a temporary job for the low-income to a significant indicator of the economic crisis and poverty. It highlights…
Iraqi Nationals Executed in Iran for Espionage
Ali Nader Al-Obeidi and Fazel Sheikh Karim, two Iraqi nationals, were executed in Karaj Penitentiary for espionage charges. Their execution highlights Iran's strict stance on…
Eghbal Arghandeh Executed for Murder in Karaj Penitentiary
Eghbal Arghandeh was executed for murder in Karaj Penitentiary, marking another instance of the death penalty being enforced in Iran. This case highlights ongoing human…
Ghezelhesar Prisoners Endure Violence and Severe Shortages of Food and Medical Supplies
Prisoners at Ghezelhesar Prison in Karaj are experiencing increasing violence from prison staff alongside severe shortages of food and medical supplies. This situation highlights ongoing…
Execution of Unidentified Man for Killing Anti-Narcotics Policeman in Karaj
An unidentified man was executed in Karaj Penitentiary for murdering an anti-narcotics policeman. This execution highlights ongoing issues related to crime and punishment in Iran.…
Power Disruption in Karaj, Iran Following Israeli Strike on Transmission Lines
Electricity supply in parts of Karaj, Iran, was disrupted due to projectiles hitting transmission lines, following an Israeli strike on a key rail link. This…