August 2016
Severe Concern Expressed Over the Health of Homa Hoodfar
Homa Hoodfar, an Iranian-Canadian professor, is hospitalized in Iran after being in solitary confinement for three months, raising severe concerns from her family and international…
Ayatollah Khamenei: Negotiation with the U.S. Cannot Lead to Agreement
Ayatollah Khamenei declared that negotiations with the U.S. cannot lead to agreements, accusing both major American political parties of moral failures and crimes. He emphasized…
Iran's Ministry of Health: We Will Cover 85% of Infertility Treatment Costs
Iran's Ministry of Health will cover 85% of infertility treatment costs for two million couples, excluding medication. This initiative aligns with Ayatollah Khamenei's push for…
Revolutionary Prosecutor of Ardabil: We Destroyed a Vulgarly Modeling Network
The Ardabil prosecutor announced the dismantling of a vulgar modeling network and the arrest of over 20 individuals, aiming to protect family values and the…
Iranian Television Shows Images of 'Complete S-300 System' at Fordow Facilities
Iran's state television has broadcast images of the S-300 air defense system near the Fordow nuclear facility, asserting its arrival in Iran despite U.S. opposition.…
Summoning or Arresting 'Dozens of Cyber Activists' in Kurdistan and Fars Provinces by the IRGC
The IRGC has summoned or arrested around 220 individuals involved in modeling and related activities in Kurdistan and Fars provinces, citing concerns over moral security…
Sadeghi: It is Unclear Whether the Government Will Find Another Opportunity to Serve the People
During Government Week, several Iranian Friday prayer leaders criticized Hassan Rouhani's administration for its inadequate performance and warned against political maneuvering in the remaining time.…
Khamenei to Hassan Rouhani: Maximize Work and Efforts in the Remaining Year
Ayatollah Khamenei urged President Rouhani's government to focus on maximizing productivity in the remaining year of his term while avoiding electoral distractions. He criticized the…
Cyber Center Linked to IRGC Reports Arrest and Summons of Managers of 450 Social Media Pages and Channels
The Cyber Organized Crime Center of the IRGC has arrested or summoned managers of 450 social media pages for alleged criminal activities related to modeling…
Denial of Arrest of 'One of the Staff Members of the JCPOA Office on Charges of Espionage'
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denied reports of the arrest of a staff member from the JCPOA office on espionage charges, calling the claims baseless.…
Cultural Deputy of the Ministry of Science Emphasizes Ban on Music Concerts in Universities
The Cultural Deputy of Iran's Ministry of Science has reiterated the ban on music concerts in universities, allowing music only as part of other events.…
Health Ministry Representative: 30% of Iranians Are Hungry
A health ministry representative revealed that 30% of Iranians are hungry and 25% of the urban population lives in marginalized conditions. This alarming data highlights…
Arrest of a Dual National Citizen on Charges of 'Connection with British Intelligence Service'
A dual national citizen was arrested in Tehran on charges of espionage for British intelligence. The identity of the individual remains undisclosed, and the case…
Economic Growth Reaches 4.4%; Rouhani Promises to Launch Thousands of Economic Enterprises
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani announced a 4.4% economic growth in the first quarter of 2016, promising the establishment of over 7,000 economic enterprises by year-end.…
Interior Minister: Police Action on Hijab Has High Social Costs
Iran's Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli has warned that police actions against hijab violations lead to high social costs, leaving detainees hopeless. This statement follows…
Cultural Deputy of the IRGC: We Have Only Succeeded in Attracting Hezbollah Users Online
Hossein Nejat, the Cultural Deputy of the IRGC, stated that they have only succeeded in engaging Hezbollah supporters online while failing to connect with the…
The Salary Cap for Heads of the Three Branches, Ministers, and Members of Parliament Set Below 10 Million Tomans
The Salary and Wage Council of Iran has set a cap on the salaries of high-ranking officials, including heads of the three branches and ministers,…
Ahmadinejad's Letter to Obama: Release Iran's Assets
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has written a letter to President Obama requesting the return of $2 billion in seized Iranian assets and compensation for…
Jahangiri: Some Statements Against Rouhani Are Very Silly
Eshaq Jahangiri criticized radical attacks against President Rouhani, calling them unprecedented and silly. He defended Rouhani's government, stating it brought stability to Iran amidst severe…
The House Arrest Reaches 2000 Days
The house arrest of Green Movement leaders Mousavi, Karroubi, and Rahnavard has reached 2000 days, highlighting the ongoing political struggle in Iran. Despite various pressures…
The Imam's Reaction to the President: Mr. Naive Claims We Gained Dignity Through the JCPOA
Ahmad Alamolhoda criticized President Hassan Rouhani's claims that the JCPOA brought dignity to Iran, labeling him as naive. Alamolhoda questioned the actual benefits of the…
Discontent with the JCPOA; Will Khamenei Condemn Himself or America?
Ayatollah Khamenei expresses dissatisfaction with the JCPOA, labeling it a 'pure loss' and criticizing the U.S. for failing to meet its commitments. Despite his criticisms,…
Iran's Judiciary Chief Sets Conditions for Human Rights Dialogue with Europe
Iran's judiciary chief has called for a bilateral human rights dialogue with Europe, demanding that Europe address its own human rights violations. This comes amid…
Response to Khamenei: The Issue in the JCPOA is Not Trust, but the Possibility of Verification
The U.S. State Department responded to Ayatollah Khamenei's accusations of American breach of trust regarding the JCPOA, emphasizing that the core issue is verification of…
New Chief of General Staff and Security Challenges of the Islamic Republic
The Islamic Republic of Iran has appointed Major General Mohammad Baqeri as the new Chief of General Staff to enhance military capabilities amidst ongoing regional…
Ayatollah Khamenei: The JCPOA Proved the Futility of Negotiating with the U.S.
Ayatollah Khamenei criticized the Vienna nuclear agreement as ineffective and reiterated the futility of negotiating with the U.S., while Iranian officials expressed concerns about the…