July 2023
Close Associates of Khatami Emphasize: Sharia Hijab Cannot Be Enforced by Law
A pamphlet published by legal scholars and clerics, with an introduction by former President Khatami, argues that Sharia hijab cannot be enforced by law and…
Judiciary Requests Members of Mojahedin-e Khalq to Introduce Their Lawyers
The Iranian judiciary has issued a public notice requesting 104 members of the Mojahedin-e Khalq to present their lawyers in an ongoing case against them.…
Kyiv Changes Christmas Date in National Calendar to Distance from Moscow's Religious Ties
Ukraine has officially changed its Christmas holiday from January 7 to December 25, distancing itself from Russian traditions and influences. This move, signed into law…
Ashura in Kabul; Taliban Cut Telecommunications Networks
The Taliban imposed strict security measures during the Ashura ceremony in Kabul, including cutting telecommunications and restricting gatherings outside mosques. Despite these measures, many mourners…
Qazvin Prosecutor Sentences Mother of a Journalist to 'Free Service'
The mother of journalist Mustafa Jafari was sentenced to six months of free service for allegedly disrupting court order while trying to secure her son's…
One of the Hijab Rulings Overturned; Supreme Court: Court's Reasoning is Incorrect
The Supreme Court of Iran has overturned a lower court's ruling that sentenced a woman to community service for not wearing a hijab, stating that…
Revolutionary Court of Mashhad Insists on Death Sentence for Mohammad Javad Vafaee Sani Despite Supreme Court Arguments
The Revolutionary Court of Mashhad has reaffirmed the death sentence for Mohammad Javad Vafaee Sani, an Iranian boxing champion, despite arguments from the Supreme Court…
Israeli Parliament Approves Netanyahu's Bill to Limit Supreme Court Powers
The Israeli Knesset approved a controversial bill proposed by Prime Minister Netanyahu to limit the powers of the Supreme Court, amid significant opposition protests and…
Judicial Reforms in Israel; Voting Begins, Herzog Describes Situation as 'Emergency'
The Knesset has begun voting on controversial judicial reforms proposed by Netanyahu, amidst significant public protests and political turmoil. President Herzog describes the situation as…
Alireza Rajai: Abolfazl Ghadiani Has Angered the Wage Earners of the Absolute Velayat-e Faqih
Abolfazl Ghadiani, a political activist critical of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has announced his readiness to go to prison, provoking anger among supporters of…
The Court Hearing for Sepideh Gholian Canceled Due to Her 'Non-Compliance with the Law'
The court hearing for political activist Sepideh Gholian was canceled due to her alleged non-compliance with regulations, speculated to be related to her refusal to…
Alireza Beigi's Account of the Second Session of the SUV Court: The Names of 153 Other Recipients of Vehicles Remain Unknown
Alireza Beigi, an Iranian MP, reported on the second court session regarding the scandal of SUV allocations to legislators, revealing that 153 additional recipients remain…
Due to Non-Compliance with 'Mandatory Hijab'; A Resident Condemned to 'Cleaning Services'
A female medical resident in Iran was sentenced to perform cleaning services for not adhering to the mandatory hijab while driving. This ruling has drawn…
Condemnation of an Activist to 16 Years in Prison and Summary Writing of Two Books on Azerbaijan
Mahmoud Ojaqlu, an Azerbaijani civil activist, was sentenced to 16 years in prison by the Islamic Revolutionary Court, with five years enforceable. This case highlights…
U.S. State Department Spokesperson: Providing Certain Information About Robert Malley Is Not Advisable
The U.S. State Department has responded to concerns from the House Foreign Affairs Committee regarding Robert Malley's suspension, stating that providing certain information is not…
Sepideh Gholian Sentenced to Two Years in Prison and Additional Penalties
Sepideh Gholian, a civil rights activist, has been sentenced to two years in prison and additional restrictions on her rights in Iran. This case highlights…
Commemoration of July Fourth; America Celebrates Its Independence Day
On July Fourth, President Joe Biden will celebrate the 247th Independence Day of the United States with events at the White House, including a barbecue…
Crisis in France; Macron Delays Official Trip to Germany
French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed his official trip to Germany due to ongoing nationwide unrest following the police shooting of a teenager named Nael.…