August 2016
Mastercard Company Has No Activities in Iran
Mastercard has denied any involvement in Iran, refuting claims of providing credit cards to Iranians through an intermediary. This denial comes amid reports from Iranian…
Iran's Second Gold Medal at Rio Olympics Goes to Sohrab Moradi
Sohrab Moradi won Iran's second gold medal at the Rio Olympics in the 94 kg weightlifting category, elevating Iran's position in the medal rankings. Ali…
Possibility of Choosing 'Turkish and Kurdish Language Majors' for Students Entering in 1995
The Iranian government has announced that students can now choose Kurdish and Turkish language majors at universities, marking a significant step in recognizing ethnic languages.…
End of Tenure for Persian-Speaking Spokesperson of the U.S. State Department
Alan Ir has concluded his six-year role as the Persian-speaking spokesperson for the U.S. State Department. His departure has been acknowledged by colleagues, emphasizing his…
Judicial Authority Denies Execution of 'Six Prisoners' in Urmia
West Azerbaijan officials denied reports of six prisoners being executed in Urmia, including Kurdish activist Mohammad Abdollahi. Human rights groups have raised concerns over the…
Rouhani Meets Aliyev and Putin in Baku
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is visiting Azerbaijan for two days, where he is set to meet with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Russian President Vladimir…
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake at Iran-Azerbaijan Border Leaves One Dead
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near the Iran-Azerbaijan border, resulting in one death and injuries among residents. The earthquake caused panic and damage to infrastructure…