November 2018
Meeting with Zabihullah Raoufi
Zabihullah Raoufi, a 69-year-old Baha'i resident of Sanandaj, has been sentenced to one year in prison and one year of exile for promoting the Baha'i…
Meeting with Dori Amri
Dori Amri, a 48-year-old Baha'i woman from Mashhad, is currently imprisoned for her religious beliefs and previous activism against the Iranian regime. She was arrested…
Ukraine Bans Entry of Russian Male Citizens into Its Territory
Ukraine has banned the entry of Russian men aged 16 to 60 in response to ongoing tensions with Russia, particularly regarding military conflicts in Eastern…
Conflicting Reports on the Physical Condition of Ismail Bakhshi
Ismail Bakhshi, a labor representative, is reportedly hospitalized under security conditions amid conflicting reports about his treatment. While government officials deny allegations of torture, labor…
Head of Allameh University: Students No Longer Interested in Political Activity
The president of Allameh University, Hossein Salimi, stated that Iranian students show little interest in political activities, attributing this to concerns over freedom of expression…
UAE Pardons and Releases British Student Convicted of Spying
The UAE has pardoned and released British student Matthew Hedges, who was sentenced to life for espionage, ending a diplomatic crisis with the UK. Despite…
Severe Clashes Between 'Yellow Vest' Protesters and Police in Paris
Severe clashes occurred in Paris between 'Yellow Vest' protesters and police over rising fuel prices, resulting in injuries and arrests. The protests, which began eight…
FBI Offers $3 Million Reward for Arrest of Iranian Citizen
The FBI is offering a $3 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Hossein Ahmad Larijani, an Iranian citizen accused of illegally purchasing…
Protests in Haft Tappeh, Rouhani in Khoy
The program discusses recent protests by Haft Tappeh workers, including police arrests and slogans, while also humorously covering political events such as Rouhani's trip and…
UAE Sentences British Student Accused of Espionage to Life Imprisonment
Matthew Hedges, a British PhD student, was sentenced to life imprisonment in the UAE for alleged espionage. The UK government has expressed disappointment and concern…
North Korean Leader Attends Weapons Test; An American Prisoner Released
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a missile production facility and oversaw a successful weapons test while simultaneously announcing the release of an American…
The Death Toll from California Wildfires Reaches 59
California wildfires have resulted in 59 deaths, with ongoing search operations for missing individuals, particularly among the elderly. The fires have devastated the town of…
36 Days of Uncertainty Regarding the Detention and Location of Abbas Vahedian
Abbas Vahedian, a teachers' union activist, has been detained for 36 days without information on his location or the reasons for his arrest. His family…
Meeting with Kiumars Marzban
Kiumars Marzban, a young satirist and filmmaker, returned to Iran after living abroad but was arrested and is currently imprisoned without legal representation or family…
Protests Against the Exhumation of Shamsi Aghdasi, a Baha'i Citizen
Protests have erupted over the exhumation of Shamsi Aghdasi, a Baha'i citizen, with religious intellectuals condemning the act as unethical and anti-national. They demand accountability…
Identification of the Suspect in the Deadly California Shooting
Ian David Long, a former Marine, has been identified as the shooter in a deadly incident at a Thousand Oaks bar, resulting in at least…
Third Day of Protests Over Asia Bibi's Release in Pakistan; Mobile Services Cut and Schools Closed
Protests in Pakistan over Asia Bibi's release from blasphemy charges have entered their third day, with major disruptions reported. The Islamist party TLP is leading…