February 2024
Arrest of Woman Opposing Participation in Elections; Users: Where is the Girl from Vali Asr Street?
A woman protesting the upcoming elections in Iran was violently arrested, prompting social media users to demand information about her identity and condition. The incident…
US: Elections in Iran are not 'free and fair', the world knows that Iran's political system is 'undemocratic and opaque'
The US State Department has declared that the upcoming elections in Iran are not free or fair, reflecting a broader sentiment among the Iranian populace…
Jason Brodsky to VOA: Elections in the Islamic Republic are a show written by Khamenei
Jason Brodsky, head of policy at 'United Against a Nuclear Iran,' argues that the upcoming elections in Iran are a mere facade orchestrated by Supreme…
Annual Report by Freedom House: The Islamic Republic is an 'Autocratic Regime' and Iran is a 'Non-Free' Country
Freedom House's annual report categorizes Iran as a non-free country under an autocratic regime, highlighting severe repression and violations of political rights and civil liberties.…
Exclusive | Statement by Two Political Prisoners on Elections: No to Sham Appointments, No to the Islamic Republic
Political prisoners Zartosht Ahmadi Raghb and Reza Salmandzadeh issued a statement rejecting the upcoming elections in Iran, calling them sham appointments and denouncing the Islamic…
Islamic Republic Claims: America Sends Weapons to Tel Aviv 'Around the Clock'
The Iranian Foreign Minister accused the U.S. of providing continuous military support to Israel while confirming Iran's own military assistance to Palestinian groups. This exchange…
An American Official: Operational Forces of the Islamic Republic Support Houthi Destructive Actions Inside Yemen
American officials claim that Iranian and Hezbollah operatives are supporting Houthi attacks in Yemen, leading to U.S. and British retaliatory strikes. The situation highlights Iran's…
New Restrictions for Cafes in Tehran; Customers' Hijab Must Be Acceptable; Another Excuse Will Be Raised
New restrictions on cafes in Tehran have been imposed, primarily targeting customers' hijab compliance, leading to threats and closures for cafe owners. This situation reflects…
Arab Countries and Turkey Urge World Court to Declare 'Occupation of Palestinian Territories' Illegal
Arab countries and Turkey have called on the International Court of Justice to declare Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories illegal, emphasizing that this occupation is…
Amnesty International Calls for 'Immediate' Release of Abbas Vahidiyan and Provision of Medical Care
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Abbas Vahidiyan, a political activist imprisoned in Iran, who is suffering from serious health issues without…
Narges Mansouri, Political Prisoner, Sentenced to 3 Years in a New Case
Narges Mansouri, a political prisoner in Iran, has been sentenced to 3 years in prison on charges of propaganda against the regime. Her lawyer claims…
Gohar Eshghi and Kamal Jafari Yazdi: There is Little Time Left for the People's Final Decision with the Repressive Agents
Gohar Eshghi and Kamal Jafari Yazdi, prominent activists and signatories of a letter demanding the ousting of Ali Khamenei, assert that the Iranian regime's oppressive…
Islamic Republic: Use of VPNs Prohibited; USA: We Will Compensate
The U.S. State Department has reiterated its commitment to supporting internet freedom in Iran following the Islamic Republic's ban on VPNs. Matthew Miller highlighted the…
Iran's Oil Minister Claims Gas Pipeline Attacks Were Conducted by Israel
Iran's Oil Minister accused Israel of being behind recent gas pipeline explosions in southern Iran, claiming it was an attempt to disrupt domestic gas supply.…
Use of VPNs in Iran Declared 'Illegal'; Lawyer: Supreme Council of Cyberspace Has No Legislative Authority
The Supreme Council of Cyberspace in Iran has declared the use of VPNs illegal unless authorized, prompting backlash from legal experts and social media users.…
Hacktivist Group Justice Ali Breaches Judiciary Servers: We Obtained Details of Three Million Cases
The hacktivist group Justice Ali claims to have breached the Iranian Judiciary's servers, obtaining details of three million cases and sensitive documents. This incident highlights…
Health Alarm for Children; Sevenfold Increase in Chickenpox Cases
A significant increase in chickenpox cases has been reported in Mashhad, with hospitalizations rising sevenfold compared to last year. This alarming trend raises concerns about…
Social Media Platform 'X' Permanently Blocks News Agency 'Mizan' Account
The Islamic Republic's official news agency Mizan announced that its account on social media platform X has been permanently blocked without warning. This follows the…
Attorney General Calls for Increased Action Against Abortion
The Attorney General of Iran has issued a directive to intensify actions against unauthorized abortion centers and networks, aligning with Ali Khamenei's population policies. This…
Exclusive; Zartosht Ahmadi Raghb's Hunger Strike Reaches 60 Days; He Was Hospitalized on Friday
Zartosht Ahmadi Raghb, a political prisoner in Iran, has been on a hunger strike for 60 days and was hospitalized due to severe health issues.…
New York Times cites Western officials: The explosion of Iran's gas pipeline was the work of Israel
The New York Times reports that explosions in Iran's gas pipelines were likely carried out by Israel, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing covert…
Khosrow Alikordi Rejects Khamenei's Claim About No Pressure on Government Opponents
Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer sentenced to prison, has rejected Khamenei's claims of freedom of expression in Iran, stating he was punished for representing his clients.…
Molavi Abdolhamid: Embezzlers are the same individuals who claim to be committed to Islam
Molavi Abdolhamid criticized the selection of officials in Iran, stating that embezzlers are often those who claim to uphold Islamic values. He emphasized the need…
Continued Wave of Widespread Arrests in Iran; Hassan Nayeb Hashem: A Sign of Government Fear
The Iranian government continues to arrest political and civil activists, particularly targeting women's rights advocates and opponents of mandatory hijab. Dr. Hassan Nayeb Hashem highlights…
Massive Explosion in Western Tehran; Domestic Media Reports Several Factories and a Military Base Nearby
A massive explosion occurred in southwestern Tehran, near several factories and a military base, with reports of a chemical plant fire. The cause and extent…
A Political Prisoner Sentenced to Two More Years in Prison for Publishing 'Joke with the Leader of the World's Ridiculous'
Abdolrasoul Mortazavi, a political prisoner and veteran, has been sentenced to two additional years in prison for insulting the leadership through an audio file. This…
Efforts to Normalize Nuclear Bomb Production; Ali Akbar Salehi: We Have All the Thresholds of Nuclear Science and Technology
Ali Akbar Salehi, former head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, claimed that Iran has the capability to build nuclear weapons, contradicting the government's previous denials.…
Nearly a Year After 'Normalization of Relations'; Saudi Exports to Iran are 'Zero'
Saudi Arabia has not exported any goods to Iran since the normalization of relations, with Iranian exports to Saudi Arabia totaling only $360,000. This situation…
Gomaan Institute Survey: 77% of Iranians Will Not Participate in Upcoming Elections
A survey indicates that 77% of Iranians will not vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections, reflecting widespread apathy towards the electoral process. This sentiment is…
Message from 10 Political Activists: We Will Not Vote Due to '45 Years of Crimes and Betrayal by the Islamic Republic, Poverty and Corruption'
Ten political activists and former prisoners announced their decision not to participate in the upcoming Iranian elections, citing 45 years of crimes and corruption by…
Iran's Economy on the Path to Food Rationing; Increased Dependence on Imports and a $3.7 Billion Currency Reserve Deficit
Iran is facing a severe food supply crisis with a reported $3.7 billion deficit in currency reserves for essential imports, alongside a 20% increase in…
Molavi Abdolhamid: All Perpetrators of the 'Bloody Friday' Crime in Zahedan Should Be Prosecuted
Molavi Abdolhamid demands accountability for the perpetrators of the 'Bloody Friday' incident in Zahedan, where government forces killed dozens of worshippers. He highlights the distress…
Exclusive; A U.S. State Department Spokesperson: The United States Firmly Defends Maritime Trade Security in the Red Sea
The U.S. is taking decisive action to protect maritime trade in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, which have increased in response to the Israel-Hamas…
Welcoming the Closure of Khamenei's Accounts on Meta; Users' Request to X: Elon Musk, It's Your Turn
Meta has removed Ali Khamenei's accounts from its platforms, which has been positively received by many Iranian users, prompting calls for similar actions on X.…
Meta Blocks Khamenei's Accounts on Instagram
Meta has deleted the Instagram accounts of Ali Khamenei due to repeated policy violations related to dangerous organizations. This action reflects ongoing tensions between the…
Iran's UN Representative Confirms Arming Palestinian Groups but Denies Supplying Weapons to Houthis
Iran's UN representative confirmed the country's support for Palestinian groups through arms and training while denying allegations of supplying weapons to the Houthis. This statement…
U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency Confirms Houthi Use of Iranian Missiles and Drones in Attacks
The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency confirmed that Iranian-made missiles and drones are being used by the Houthi forces in attacks across the Middle East, particularly…
Yemen's Prime Minister Changed Amid Ongoing International Coalition Attacks on Houthis
The Yemeni Presidential Council has unexpectedly dismissed Prime Minister Moein Abdulmalik Saeed and appointed Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as his successor amid ongoing US-led coalition…
Institute for Science and International Security: Iran Can Build a Nuclear Bomb in One Week
The Institute for Science and International Security warns that Iran could produce a nuclear bomb in just one week amid rising tensions in the Middle…
The Head of 'IRIB' Also Rejects Minimum Wage; Jabali: We Pay Based on Inflation, Not the 20% Legal Increase
Peyman Jabali, the head of IRIB, announced that the organization will not follow the legal budget increase of 20% for wages, opting instead to pay…
The Wobbly Wheel of Population Growth Policy; Emphasis on 'Childbearing' Under the Shadow of 5 Million Toman Pacifiers
The Iranian government is promoting population growth amidst rising costs of baby products, with pacifiers now costing 5 million tomans. Despite government efforts to encourage…
Exclusive; Nouri-Zad Sentenced to 61 Months in Prison and His Revelations about the 'Theft' by Mojtaba Khamenei, Qalibaf, and His Son
Mohammad Nouri-Zad, a political prisoner, has been sentenced to an additional 61 months in prison for speaking out against corruption among Iranian officials, specifically naming…
Mohammad Nourizad from Prison: Mojtaba Khamenei is a Thief
Mohammad Nourizad, a political prisoner, has received a new 61-month prison sentence and refuses to appeal it. He accused prominent figures like Mojtaba Khamenei of…
Reuters: IRGC has withdrawn some of its commanders from Syria following Israeli attacks
The IRGC has reduced its senior commanders' presence in Syria following increased Israeli attacks, while maintaining influence through proxy militias. This decision reflects Iran's reluctance…