April 2016
US Police Arrest Three in Connection with San Bernardino Shooting
Three individuals, including the brother and wife of the main shooter from the San Bernardino attack, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a…
Arrest of 15 in Turkey Following Suicide Bombing in Bursa
Fifteen individuals were arrested in Turkey following a suicide bombing in Bursa that injured 13 people but caused no fatalities. The bombing occurred shortly after…
Omid Kokabi and the 'Unacceptable' Accusations
Omid Kokabi, a postdoctoral student, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on espionage charges, which his lawyer and supporters claim are unfounded. He…
Parliament's Involvement in the Case of Domestic Torture of Azam and Her Daughters in Mashhad
The Iranian parliament is addressing the case of Azam, a woman who was tortured for 21 days by her husband along with her two daughters…
Twitter Storm: 'Free Omid' Campaign
Omid Kokabi, a physicist imprisoned for refusing to cooperate with Iran's military nuclear program, underwent surgery for kidney cancer, prompting a social media campaign for…
Omid Kokabi's Right Kidney Removed
Omid Kokabi, a physicist imprisoned in Iran, has had his right kidney removed due to cancer. He was arrested in 2010 after rejecting a military…
Trial of Narges Mohammadi in 'Closed Court'
Narges Mohammadi, a civil rights activist, is facing trial in a closed court despite her deteriorating health and partial completion of her sentence. Amnesty International…
A Conservative Website Reports the Arrest of a Host from a Persian Language Network in Tehran
Sabri Hassanpour, a spokesperson for a Persian language network and critic of the Iranian government, has reportedly been arrested in Tehran while visiting family. There…
Police Denies 'Murder of Three Children' in Tehran
Fatemeh Daneshvar, a Tehran City Council member, claimed that three children were murdered by homeless individuals, but police denied this information, stating no bodies were…
Iran's Minister of Intelligence: A Plot to Explode in a Crowded Area of the Country Was Foiled
Iran's Minister of Intelligence, Mahmoud Alavi, announced the foiling of a terrorist plot aimed at causing an explosion in a crowded area. This incident highlights…
Extremist Jew Convicted for Killing a Girl at Gay Parade
An extremist Jew was convicted for murdering a 16-year-old girl during a gay pride parade in Jerusalem, raising serious concerns about police negligence. The court…
Family of Mehdi Karroubi Requests Hossein Ronaghi to End Hunger Strike
Hossein Ronaghi Maleki has been on a hunger strike for 23 days in Evin Prison, protesting the neglect of his medical case. His family, particularly…
Emerging Phenomenon of Licensed Women's Discotheques in Iran
A new trend of licensed women's discotheques has emerged in major Iranian cities, particularly in Tehran, where women gather for social events. Organizers are using…
Police Disperses Gathering to Commemorate Setayesh Ghoreishi
The Iranian police dispersed a gathering intended to commemorate Setayesh Ghoreishi, a six-year-old Afghan girl murdered by a neighbor. Participants attempted to light candles in…
Mir Hossein Mousavi Transferred to Hospital for Several Hours
Mir Hossein Mousavi was taken to a hospital for cardiac tests, with his condition reported as stable. His wife, Zahra Rahnavard, was with him, and…
Minister of Intelligence Reports Arrest of a 'Terrorist' in Western Iran
Iran's Minister of Intelligence announced the arrest of a terrorist in western Iran who planned an explosive attack, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the region.…
Iranian Elite Physicist Diagnosed with Kidney Cancer in Prison
Omid Kokabi, an Iranian physicist imprisoned since 2011, has been diagnosed with kidney cancer while in Evin Prison. His lawyer has called for immediate surgery,…
UN: Iran Should Halt Executions of Drug Traffickers Until Parliament Decides
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called on Iran to stop executing drug traffickers until the parliament decides on related laws, citing the…
Saudi Arabia: Sharia Police No Longer Allowed to Arrest Individuals
The Saudi government has restricted the powers of the Sharia police, prohibiting them from making arrests and requiring them to treat citizens more kindly. This…
Release of US State Department Human Rights Report; Kerry: We Oppose All Forms of Torture
John Kerry reaffirmed the US stance against torture during the release of the State Department's annual human rights report, which criticized Iran and other nations…
Order Issued for Hossein Ronaghi Maleki's Hospitalization
Hossein Ronaghi Maleki, a political prisoner, has been ordered for hospitalization after 18 days of hunger strike due to health issues stemming from inadequate medical…
Belgian Prosecutor Files Charges Against Two Individuals and Arrests Three Others
Belgian authorities have filed charges against two men linked to the Brussels attacks and arrested three others connected to the Paris attacks. This highlights ongoing…
Why Did Karroubi Write a Letter to Rouhani?
Mehdi Karroubi, a key figure in the 2009 election protests, wrote a letter to President Rouhani demanding a public trial to challenge the legitimacy of…
Brussels Attackers Intended to Launch Operations Again in Paris
The Belgian prosecutor revealed that the attackers of the Brussels airport and metro had initially planned a terrorist operation in France but changed their target…
Panama Papers: Salvadoran Police Raids Mossack Fonseca Offices
The Salvadoran police raided the offices of Mossack Fonseca, a company implicated in global tax evasion scandals known as the Panama Papers. This action follows…
Two Killed in 'Suicide-like' Shooting at Texas Air Base
A shooting at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas resulted in two deaths, likely involving the shooter among the deceased. This incident raises concerns about…
Two-Week Deadline for Thousands of Stranded Migrants in Piraeus Port
Greece has issued a two-week ultimatum to thousands of migrants in Piraeus, urging them to move to government camps or face expulsion. This move aligns…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Release of Narges Mohammadi
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian human rights activist facing trial on charges related to national security.…
IRNA: Telegram Filters 50 Iranian 'Immoral' Channels
Telegram has blocked 50 Iranian channels deemed 'immoral' as part of efforts to purify the platform in Iran. The Iranian judiciary has been trying to…
The Expansion of the Phenomenon of 'False Witnesses' in Iranian Courts
The article discusses the rise of 'false witnesses' in Iranian courts, complicating legal proceedings and raising concerns about the integrity of the judicial system. Legal…
Detention and Interrogation of Hediyeh Tehrani Following Animal Rights Protest
Hediyeh Tehrani, a prominent Iranian actress, was detained along with sixteen others during an animal rights protest in Tehran. Eyewitnesses reported police violence against participants,…
Iran's Embassy Responds to Pakistan Following 'Confessions of Former Indian Officer'
The Iranian Embassy in Pakistan has responded to media reports about an Indian spy's arrest, warning that such reports could harm bilateral relations. Islamabad has…
Head of Criminal Investigation Department in Iranshahr Killed in Clash with 'Outlaws'
The head of the Criminal Investigation Department in Iranshahr was killed during a confrontation with armed individuals labeled as 'outlaws'. This incident highlights ongoing violence…