June 2016
Death of 'more than 30' in a suicide bombing of buses carrying Afghan security forces
A suicide bombing in Kabul targeting buses of Afghan security forces resulted in over 30 deaths and many injuries. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for…
Tehran Security Police Shut Down American Brand Fashion Show
Tehran's security police shut down a planned fashion show for the American brand Levis at the Rosha commercial center just before it was set to…
Air Pollution and Strokes
A recent study published in 'The Lancet' highlights the significant link between air pollution and stroke incidence in Iran, suggesting that reducing air pollution could…
US-Supported Rebels Attack Key City Held by ISIS
US-backed rebels have captured an airbase from ISIS in Syria and are fighting for control of Al-Bukamal, a strategic city near the Iraqi border. This…
Suicide Attacks at Istanbul Airport Leave at Least 10 Dead
Two suicide bombers attacked Istanbul's Atatürk Airport, resulting in at least 10 deaths and numerous injuries. The incident involved gunfire and subsequent explosions in the…
Hassan Rouhani Criticizes the Judiciary
During Judiciary Week in Tehran, President Hassan Rouhani criticized the judiciary's handling of recent political events, particularly the attack on the Saudi embassy. He emphasized…
The Theft of CIA-Sent Weapons for Syrian Rebels in Jordan
Weapons sent by the CIA and Saudi Arabia for Syrian rebels have been stolen in Jordan and sold on the black market, with some used…
Sanders: I Will Vote for Hillary Clinton to Defeat Trump
Bernie Sanders has announced he will vote for Hillary Clinton in the upcoming presidential election to help defeat Donald Trump, although he has not fully…
Hostage Situation in Southwestern Germany Ends with Attacker's Death
A hostage situation in a cinema in Weinheim, Germany, ended with the attacker being shot dead by security forces. No hostages were harmed, and the…
Iran Likely to Remain on the Money Laundering Blacklist
Iran is expected to remain on the FATF blacklist despite recent lobbying efforts. This situation limits Iran's access to international banking and financial systems, affecting…
Ayatollah Khamenei Urges Higher Education Officials to Prevent Universities from Diverging from Revolutionary Values
Ayatollah Khamenei has called on Iranian higher education officials to ensure that universities uphold revolutionary values. This request raises questions about the ability of these…
12 Arrested in Belgium on Suspicion of Planning Terrorist Attacks
Belgian police arrested 12 individuals suspected of planning terrorist attacks after conducting raids across the country, primarily in Brussels. No weapons or explosives were found…
An 'Iranian Immigrant Hostage-Taker' Killed in a Store in Texas
Mohammad Moghaddam, an Iranian immigrant, was killed by police after taking two hostages at a Walmart in Texas. The incident stemmed from workplace tensions and…
Obama: Any terrorist or disturbed person in America can easily buy powerful weapons
Barack Obama criticized the easy access to powerful weapons in the U.S. during his visit to Orlando, where he met with victims' families of the…
British Parliament Member Stabbed and Shot to Death
Jo Cox, a Labour MP in the UK, was fatally attacked in Birstall, leading to widespread shock and the cancellation of political campaigning ahead of…
Anti-Immigrant Banners Collected in Zarach, Yazd
Banners threatening Afghan immigrants in Zarach, Yazd were removed after local officials intervened. The banners gave a deadline for non-Iranian residents to leave and discouraged…
Do you think the cancellation of concerts and pressures from judicial officials and representatives of Ayatollah Khamenei in provinces to prevent their execution can hinder the growth of music art in Iran in the long run?
A poll was conducted regarding the impact of concert cancellations and pressures from judicial authorities on the growth of music in Iran. 31% of respondents…
Child Labor: The Small Victims of Poverty
Iranian newspapers report on the increasing number of child laborers in the country, highlighting the dire economic conditions forcing families to withdraw their children from…
Brennan: Evidence Proves Saudi Government Had No Role in 9/11 Attacks
John Brennan, the CIA director, asserted that the release of 28 pages from a congressional report will exonerate Saudi Arabia from any involvement in the…
The Resurgence of Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' as a Best-Seller
The Italian newspaper 'Il Giornale' plans to distribute 'Mein Kampf' for free, reigniting controversy over the book's ongoing popularity. This move has drawn criticism from…
Amnesty International Calls for 'Unconditional Release' of Homa Hoodfar
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Homa Hoodfar, a Canadian-Iranian professor detained in Iran, linking her arrest to her peaceful activities. The…
Increase in US Drilling Rigs for the Second Time in 2016
American oil companies have increased their drilling rigs for the second time in 2016 as oil prices hit $50 per barrel, signaling a potential recovery…
Do you think the issuance of flogging sentences for protesting workers in Iran is becoming a growing trend in the judiciary?
A poll was conducted asking whether the issuance of flogging sentences for protesting workers in Iran is becoming a trend in the judiciary. The results…
Clinton's Delegate Votes for U.S. Presidential Nomination Reach Threshold
Hillary Clinton has secured enough delegate votes to be nominated as the Democratic candidate for the U.S. presidency, potentially making her the first woman to…
The 'Jelly Man' Executed in Shiraz
A 22-year-old man known as the 'Jelly Man' was executed in Shiraz for theft and sexual assault after illegally entering numerous homes. His methods included…
Former Hostage and Last U.S. Military Attaché in Iran Passes Away
Thomas Schaffer, the last U.S. military attaché in Iran and a former hostage during the 1979-1981 crisis, has died at 85. Schaffer spent 444 days…
Response to BBC Report: Ayatollah Khomeini's Office Denies His Correspondence with John F. Kennedy
Hamid Ansari, representing Ayatollah Khomeini's office, dismissed a BBC report claiming Khomeini communicated with JFK to support U.S. interests in Iran. The report cites a…
Execution of Mohammad Reza Haddadi Delayed
The execution of Mohammad Reza Haddadi, sentenced to death for a crime committed as a minor, has been postponed again. His lawyer is seeking to…