October 2015
Motahari: Indifference of Society Due to Fear Has Led to Continued House Arrest
Ali Motahari, an Iranian MP, criticized the societal indifference and fear that has led to the continued house arrest of prominent political figures since 2009.…
Meeting with Fardin Moradpour
Fardin Moradpour, an 18-year-old, was arrested during a 2009 protest in Tabriz following his football team's success. His family members were also detained subsequently. This…
Muslim Congressman Calls for the Release of Jason Rezaian
Keith Ellison, a U.S. Congressman, has called for the immediate release of Jason Rezaian, a Washington Post journalist imprisoned in Iran for over a year.…
Afkhami: The Conviction of Khazaei in the US is 'Against International Law'
Marzieh Afkhami, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, condemned the eight-year prison sentence of Iranian-American Mozafar Khazaei in the US, calling it unjust and against…
Netanyahu Emphasizes Commitment to New Measures at Al-Aqsa Mosque to Resolve Crisis
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed his government's commitment to new security measures at Al-Aqsa Mosque, including the installation of surveillance cameras, to address the ongoing…
Bomb Explosion at Sacred Shia Site in Bangladesh Leaves One Dead
A bomb explosion at a sacred Shia site in Dhaka, Bangladesh, resulted in one death and 80 injuries, with no group claiming responsibility. This incident…
Iranian-American Engineer Facing Ten-Year Prison Sentence in the U.S.
Mozafar Khazaei, an Iranian-American engineer, is facing a ten-year prison sentence for sending sensitive military documents to Iran as part of a teaching application. He…
Seven Officials of Azerbaijan's National Security Ministry Arrested
Seven officials from Azerbaijan's National Security Ministry were arrested for abusing their power and illegally interfering in business activities. This follows the sudden dismissal of…
Iran's Interior Ministry: Suspect in Isfahan Acid Attacks Arrested
The Iranian Interior Ministry has arrested a suspect linked to last year's acid attacks in Isfahan, identified by victims and with a criminal background. The…
Five Arrested in Connection with Islamist Militants in Azerbaijan
Five Azerbaijani citizens were arrested for their involvement with Islamist militant groups in Iraq and Syria, particularly ISIS. This highlights ongoing concerns about the recruitment…
At least five killed in armed attack on Shia mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia
An armed attack on a Shia mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia resulted in at least five deaths and several injuries. The Islamic State claimed responsibility…
Following the Explosions in Turkey, Ankara Police Chief Dismissed
The police chief of Ankara and two senior officials were dismissed following deadly explosions that killed at least 99 people during a peace rally. The…
Fatemeh Salabi Executed in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz
Fatemeh Salabi, a 17-year-old girl arrested for murder in 2009, was executed in Shiraz after serving six years in prison. Despite being underage at the…
Hosseinian: If I Were in Power, I Would Bury Salehi Inside the Arak Reactor
Rouhollah Hosseinian, a member of the Iranian parliament, issued a serious threat to bury Ali Akbar Salehi and Mohammad Javad Zarif in the Arak nuclear…
Davutoğlu Blames ISIS for Deadly Ankara Explosions
The Turkish Prime Minister has linked the recent deadly bombings in Ankara to ISIS, with investigations underway and multiple arrests made. The bombings occurred during…
Two Palestinian Attackers Killed in Monday's Clashes
On October 20, multiple knife attacks by Palestinians in Jerusalem resulted in the deaths of two attackers and injuries to several others, including Israeli police…
Meeting with Ayoub Parkar
Ayoub Parkar, a former pilot and critic of the Iranian government, was arrested in 2009 for alleged connections with the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization and faced…
Meeting with Kafiyeh Malek Mohammadi
Kafiyeh Malek Mohammadi, a political prisoner arrested during the 2009 protests, has spent nearly three years in prison without leave. She was tried for charges…
Amnesty International: The Virginity Test on Atena Farghadani is a Form of Torture
Atena Farghadani, an imprisoned Iranian painter, has been subjected to forced virginity tests, which Amnesty International condemns as torture and a violation of women's rights.…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Summons UAE Chargé d'Affaires in Tehran
Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned the UAE chargé d'affaires following the arrest of nine Iranian teachers in Abu Dhabi, demanding their immediate release. The teachers were…
Continued Severe Security Crisis Between Israel and Palestinians
The ongoing security crisis between Israel and Palestinians has escalated, with multiple attacks resulting in casualties on both sides. Key incidents include knife attacks by…
Increase in Stabbings Between Arabs and Jews in Israel
A Jewish Israeli youth attacked and injured four Arabs in Dimona, claiming revenge for recent Palestinian attacks. This incident marks a troubling escalation in violence…
Daughters of Mousavi and Rahnavard: Mir Hossein Mousavi is Healthy and Under House Arrest
Mir Hossein Mousavi's daughters have issued a statement confirming that their father is healthy and under house arrest, denying rumors about his illness. This comes…
Clashes Between Palestinians and Israelis; Is the Third Intifada Beginning?
Clashes between Palestinians and Israelis have escalated, leading to speculation about the start of a Third Intifada. Mahmoud Abbas opposes the violence, while Israeli actions,…
Meeting with Farhad Salimi
The article discusses the case of Farhad Salimi, a Kurdish political prisoner arrested in 2010 for alleged collaboration with radical groups. His situation highlights the…
Netanyahu Blames Abbas for the Death of Israeli Couple
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu blamed Palestinian leaders, particularly Mahmoud Abbas, for the murder of an Israeli couple in the West Bank, linking it to ongoing…