May 2016
May 29, 2016
Iran's Hajj Organization: Hajj Pilgrimage Cancelled
Iran has officially cancelled the dispatch of its pilgrims to the Hajj pilgrimage due to ongoing disputes with Saudi Arabia, which it accuses of obstruction…
May 27, 2016
Tehran Prosecutor Calls Three Artists to Serve Prison Sentences
Three Iranian artists, Mehdi Rajabian, Youssef Emadi, and Hossein Rajabian, have been summoned to serve prison sentences for charges related to their artistic activities. Amnesty…
May 14, 2016
Minister of Culture on Concert Cancellations: The Judiciary Considers This Part of Its Rights
Ali Jannati, Iran's Minister of Culture, expressed his powerlessness regarding the cancellation of Kayan Kalhor's concert, stating that the judiciary views such actions as its…
May 9, 2016
Uncertain Status of Iranian Pilgrims' Dispatch to Hajj
The dispatch of Iranian pilgrims to this year's Hajj is in jeopardy due to unresolved issues with Saudi Arabia regarding visas and agreements. Iranian officials…