July 2017
Meeting with Amin Afsharnadari
Amin Afsharnadari, a 31-year-old Christian convert, has been imprisoned for 11 months after being arrested during a gathering with friends. He was sentenced to 15…
White House Rejects Zarif's Statements Regarding 'Baqer Namazi's Situation'
The White House has dismissed Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif's claims about Baqer Namazi's imprisonment, asserting that he is either misleading or uninformed about the situation…
Window; Sentencing of 12 Christians and the Latest Status of Mohammad Ali Taheri's Case
Twelve Christians in Iran have been sentenced to a combined 125 years in prison for participating in house churches, deemed a threat to national security.…
Meeting with Mohammad Baqer Namazi
Mohammad Baqer Namazi, an 80-year-old Iranian-American, is serving a ten-year sentence in Evin prison after being arrested while visiting Iran to support his imprisoned son.…
Meeting with Habib Sasanian
Habib Sasanian, a civil activist from Ardabil, was arrested in May 2016 and remains in Tabriz prison without his case being addressed for 14 months.…
At least 23 Egyptian soldiers killed in armed militants' attack
At least 23 Egyptian soldiers were killed in suicide bombings at military checkpoints in North Sinai, with additional casualties reported. The Egyptian army has retaliated…
From the Anxiety of the University Entrance Exam to a 90-Degree Move by 'Ashoora'
This week's Thursday Station on Radio Farda focuses on university entrance exam experiences and various current issues in Iran, including political controversies and cultural topics.…
Increased Likelihood of Conflict Between Turkish Forces and Syrian Kurdish Militias
Tensions are escalating between Turkish forces and Syrian Kurdish militias, with the latter warning of potential conflict due to Turkey's military actions in northern Syria.…
Hunger Strike of Two Political Activists in Tabriz and Evin Prisons
Siamak Mirzaei and Habib Sasaniyan, two political activists, are on hunger strike in Iranian prisons to protest their detention and the lack of legal proceedings.…
Suicide Attack in Damascus
A suicide attack in Damascus resulted in multiple casualties, with varying reports on the death toll. The attack is significant as it marks the largest…