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View Timeline →Final Decision on Keeping Metro Free to Be Made in Today's City Council Meeting
The Tehran City Council is set to make a final decision regarding the potential continuation of free metro and BRT services. The head of the…
Each Building Has an 'Extra Floor'
A fact-finding team has uncovered discrepancies in construction permits in Tehran, revealing that 175 new buildings have been granted a total of 205 extra floors.…
Tehran Metro Stations to be Converted into Emergency Shelters, Says City Council Chief
Tehran's city council is preparing metro stations to serve as emergency shelters amid rising tensions and security concerns. This initiative involves local government authorities and…
Warning About Potential Earthquake Consequences in Tehran: 6 Million Dead and Injured
Two earthquakes struck southern Tehran, raising alarms about the potential for a catastrophic earthquake that could result in 6 million casualties. Experts emphasize that a…
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia; A UN Official: Human Rights Include Everyone
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, UN High Commissioner Volker Turk highlighted the ongoing discrimination and violence faced by sexual and gender…
Investigation Report from Hamshahri Institute Sent to Judiciary During Qalibaf's Tenure
The Tehran City Council has sent a report of violations during Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf's tenure as mayor to the judiciary, highlighting illegal job creations and…
Several Stadiums and Parks in Tehran Designated as 'Suitable Locations' for Public Gatherings
The Iranian Cabinet has designated several stadiums and parks in Tehran as suitable locations for public gatherings, following a resolution to organize such events. This…
Motahari: Mohammad Ali Najafi Was Arrested While Sleeping and with Disrespect
Ali Motahari criticized the Iranian judiciary for lacking independence and claimed that Mohammad Ali Najafi was forced to resign as Tehran's mayor due to political…
Tehran Prosecutor Files Case Against Mayor and Organizers of Women's Day Event at Milad Tower
The Tehran prosecutor has filed a case against Mayor Mohammad Ali Najafi and the organizers of a Women's Day event after conservative backlash over a…
Draft on 'Conducting Gatherings' Prepared in Iran's Parliament
A draft law for regulating public gatherings in Iran has been prepared by parliament members and will be reviewed after the budget. The law aims…
Ghalibaf: I Will Not Apologize for Plasco
Tehran's mayor, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, stated he would not apologize for the Plasco building incident, emphasizing that crisis management is the responsibility of the mayor…
Hundreds of Journalists Demand Judiciary to Free Yashar Soltani
Over 700 journalists have signed an open letter demanding the release of Yashar Soltani, who was arrested for exposing illegal property transfers by the Tehran…
Naz Street in Tehran Renamed After Martyr Sheikh Nimr Baqr al-Nimr
The Tehran City Council has renamed Naz Street to Sheikh Nimr Street, honoring the executed Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr Baqr al-Nimr. This decision follows tensions…
Protests Against the Sale of 'Governor's House of Tehran' by 'Imam Command Headquarters'
The head of Tehran's Architecture and Urban Planning Commission has called for a halt to the sale of a historical house to a construction violator…
Increase in Metro and Taxi Fares
The Tehran City Council has approved significant fare increases for metro and taxi services, raising concerns about the impact on citizens amid rising unemployment. The…
Sheikh Nimr Street: A Lesson Not Learned from Khalid Islambouli
The Iranian government initially took a strong stance against Saudi Arabia following the execution of Sheikh Nimr, but subsequent hasty actions, including renaming a street…
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Protests Name Change of Boustan Street to Ayatollah Nimer
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally protested the Tehran City Council's decision to rename Boustan Street to Ayatollah Nimer, which leads to the…
Regulating Street Vendors in Tehran After Market Traders' 'Threat'
Tehran's municipality has initiated a plan to regulate street vendors in response to complaints from market traders about their increasing presence. The plan, which began…
Concealment in Reporting Casualty Figures from Sunday’s Flood
The Iranian media reports on the concealment of casualty figures from a recent flood in Solqan, with eyewitnesses claiming far higher death tolls than officially…
Prosecutor's Deadline for the IRGC to Halt Construction in Eshratabad
The Military Prosecutor's Office has ordered the IRGC to halt construction near the historical site of Eshratabad by July 14, following ongoing construction despite previous…