October 2016
Iraqi President Calls for Review of Alcohol Prohibition Law
Iraqi President Fouad Massoum has urged parliament to reconsider a recently passed law banning alcohol, which has faced criticism for violating minority rights. The law's…
Why the World is Watching the U.S. Elections?
The upcoming U.S. presidential election is crucial for the global community due to the significant influence of the U.S. as a military and economic power.…
Khodkhodai: According to the Leader's Directive, the Guardian Council's Oversight on Representatives Will Be Continuous
The Guardian Council's oversight on parliamentary representatives in Iran will now be continuous, as stated by spokesperson Abbas-Ali Khodkhodai, following directives from the Leader. This…
Parliament: Guardian Council Cannot Disqualify Elected Candidates After Election Validity Confirmation
The Iranian Parliament has passed a resolution stating that the Guardian Council cannot disqualify elected candidates after confirming election results. This decision is significant for…
The Number of Addicts to Industrial Drugs Has Increased '33 Times' During Ahmadinejad's Term
The number of drug addicts in Iran has significantly increased, particularly among workers, with industrial drug use rising dramatically during Ahmadinejad's presidency. Unemployment and economic…
US: Foreign military forces can only be in Iraq with the permission of the Iraqi government
The US State Department emphasized that foreign military forces in Iraq must have the Iraqi government's approval, amid escalating tensions between Iraq and Turkey over…
Erdogan to Iraqi Prime Minister: You Better Understand Your Position
Turkish President Erdogan insulted Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, asserting Turkey's military presence in northern Iraq will continue despite Iraqi protests. This exchange highlights rising…
Six Years in Prison for Senior Bodybuilding Federation Official for Fraud
Alireza Shayan, the Secretary of the Powerlifting Committee of the Bodybuilding Federation, has been sentenced to six years in prison for fraud involving significant sums…
Foreign Ministry: EU Document Does Not Contribute to Advancing Human Rights Discourse
Iran's Foreign Ministry criticized a new EU strategic document regarding human rights, claiming it does not reflect the realities in Iran and is influenced by…
Iran's Reaction to Ban Ki-moon's Human Rights Report: We Consider It Unjust and Unreliable
Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned Ban Ki-moon's recent human rights report as unjust and politically motivated, claiming it is based on unreliable information. The report accused…
Saudi Arabia Replaces Lunar Calendar with Gregorian Calendar
Saudi Arabia has officially switched from the Hijri lunar calendar to the Gregorian calendar for government operations, impacting employee salaries. This change is part of…