March 2017
Former President of South Korea Arrested
Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been arrested on corruption and abuse of power charges, following her impeachment and removal from office. She is…
Arrest of Five Baha'i Citizens in Isfahan
Five Baha'i citizens were arrested in Isfahan, Iran, amid ongoing discrimination and repression against the Baha'i community. The arrests were confirmed by a Baha'i spokesperson,…
Kourosh Za'im: The Reason for My Conviction is My Activities in the National Front of Iran
Kourosh Za'im, an elderly political prisoner, has been granted medical leave after surgery. He discusses his convictions linked to his activities in the National Front…
A Pakistani Man Sentenced to Prison in Germany for Spying for Iran
A Pakistani man, Haidar Syed Mustafa, was sentenced to over four years in prison in Germany for spying for Iran, specifically targeting Jewish and Israeli…
Khaled Mashal Warns Israel About Changing the 'Rules of the Game'
Khaled Mashal of Hamas warned Israel about changing the rules of engagement following the assassination of Hamas leader Mazen al-Fuqaha. This incident has heightened tensions…
Court Confirms Five-Year Prison Sentence for Christian Convert
Ibrahim Firouzi, a Christian convert in Iran, has had his five-year prison sentence confirmed by the appeals court for allegedly disrupting national security. Human rights…
Hundreds Arrested in Anti-Government Protests in Moscow
On April 6, 2023, Alexei Navalny was arrested during a large anti-corruption protest in Moscow, which saw over 800 arrests. The protests, the largest against…
Arrest of Alexei Navalny, Opposition Politician, at Moscow Protest
Alexei Navalny was arrested during an anti-corruption protest in Moscow, which has led to hundreds of arrests across Russia. The protests are the largest against…
UK Police Say Motives for London 'Terrorist Attack' Remain Unclear
The UK police are investigating the motives behind Khalid Masood's attack near Parliament, which resulted in four deaths. While Masood was identified as a lone…
Iran's Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Insulting the Prophet of Islam
The Iranian Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of Sina Dehghan for allegedly insulting the Prophet Muhammad through social media. Dehghan, who was arrested…
Reporters Without Borders: Pressure on Journalists in Iran Continues
The article discusses ongoing repression of journalists in Iran, highlighting accusations from the UN and human rights groups against Iranian officials. Reporters Without Borders ranks…
A Jewish Man in Israel Arrested for Threatening Jewish Centers in America
A 19-year-old Jewish man was arrested in Israel for making bomb threats to Jewish centers in the U.S. He is identified as a hacker and…
Mahdavi Azad: Khamenei has apparently accepted that the next president will be Hassan Rouhani
Ayatollah Khamenei denied interfering in elections but indicated he would oppose anyone challenging the people's vote. Analyst Mahdi Mahdavi Azad noted Khamenei's softer tone, suggesting…
Arrest of Two Football Referees in Bushehr on Suspicion of Hijacking
Two football referees were arrested at Bushehr Airport due to their referee headsets being mistaken for hijacking equipment. They were detained for several hours before…
Four Family Members in Shahreza Victims of Acid Attack
A family of four in Shahreza, Iran, was attacked with acid, resulting in severe injuries to the father, mother, and son, while the daughter suffered…
Perspectives: A Review of the Most Important Political Developments of 2016
In 2016, significant political confrontations occurred within Iran, including the death of key political figure Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and ongoing tensions between President Rouhani and…
The Ceremony Called 'Foolishness'; A Celebration That Became a Battlefield
The Chaharshanbe Suri celebration, once a cherished ancient tradition in Iran, has been condemned by religious leaders and has transformed into a site of conflict…
US Accuses Russian Spies of Hacking 500 Million Yahoo User Accounts
The US has indicted two Russian officials for hacking 500 million Yahoo accounts in 2014, marking a significant escalation in accusations against Russia for cybercrime.…
U.S. Indicts Four Individuals in Russia and Canada for 'Largest' Cyber Attack
The U.S. plans to file criminal charges against four individuals, three in Russia and one in Canada, for their involvement in the largest cyber attack…
Fines for Hunting Iranian Leopards Increased 16 Times
The Iranian government has increased the hunting fine for Iranian leopards from 5 million to 80 million tomans, coinciding with a significant decrease in leopard…
UN Calls on Turkey to Investigate Hundreds of Killings in Kurdish Regions
The UN Human Rights Office has urged Turkey to investigate hundreds of killings and human rights violations in Kurdish regions amid rising violence. The report…
Two Women Victims of Acid Attack in Mahshahr Port
Two women were victims of an acid attack in Mahshahr, with one reportedly pregnant. The police have initiated extensive efforts to identify and apprehend the…
German Police: Seven Injured in Axe Attack on Passengers at Train Station
A 36-year-old man from Yugoslavia was arrested for an axe attack at a Düsseldorf train station, injuring seven people. The police are investigating the incident…
Fatemeh Karroubi: Contrary to the term house arrest, agents of the Ministry of Intelligence are still present in our home
Fatemeh Karroubi has written to the Minister of Intelligence, expressing concern over the ongoing presence of security agents in her home despite the term 'house…
Verbal Clash Between German and Turkish Officials Escalates
Tensions have escalated between Turkey and Germany after Turkish officials' speeches were canceled in Germany, with Erdoğan accusing Germany of supporting Turkey's enemies. This situation…
Annual Report by the U.S. State Department; Criticism of Human Rights Violations in Iran
The U.S. State Department's 2016 human rights report criticized Iran for severe restrictions on civil liberties and ongoing human rights violations. Rex Tillerson emphasized the…
Arrest of One Person in Connection with Threats Against Jewish Centers in the U.S.
Juan Thompson was arrested by the FBI for making threats against multiple Jewish centers in the U.S. to harass his ex-girlfriend. This incident highlights a…
One of the Largest Drug Traffickers and Death Row Inmate Released on Bail
Ali Moidi announced the release on bail of Basq, a major drug trafficker sentenced to death, raising concerns about the effectiveness of Iran's drug laws.…
Arrest of Several Civil and Political Activists in Various Cities of Iran
Several civil and political activists have been arrested in various cities across Iran, including notable figures like Farzaneh Jalali and Mehrnaz Haghighi. This trend of…