December 2023
Another Protester’s Case Sent to 'Execution Branch'; Mojahid Korkori at 'Risk of Execution'
Mojahid Korkori, a protester sentenced to death in Iran, has had his case sent to the execution branch, raising concerns about his imminent execution. His…
Ambiguity in the Start of Minimum Wage Negotiations; Regional Wage Reviewed by the Supreme Labor Council
Negotiations for determining minimum wages in Iran are delayed, while the Supreme Labor Council is reviewing regional wages, which labor activists fear may lead to…
Sharifeh Mohammadi, Labor Activist, Transferred to Sanandaj Prison
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, was transferred to Sanandaj Prison after being arrested on December 5. Her family has faced challenges in contacting her, raising…
Removal of Trump's Name from Ballots in Maine; Final Decision Lies with the U.S. Supreme Court
The state of Maine has removed Donald Trump's name from the ballots for the upcoming presidential primaries, citing his involvement in the January 6 insurrection.…
Continued Price Increases in Iran; Families Have Spent More Than Last Year
Iran's inflation rate has surged, with consumer prices rising by 44.4% over the past year, significantly impacting household spending. The government claims its monetary policies…
Economic Hardships or Professional Violations; Rise of Hourly House Rentals
The rise of hourly house rentals in Tehran is reported as a violation by real estate officials, yet seen as a necessary income source by…
Concerns Over Zeynab Jalalian's Health in Yazd Prison; This Political Prisoner is Deprived of Medical Care
Zeynab Jalalian, a political prisoner in Yazd, is facing severe health issues and has been denied medical care, raising concerns about her vision and overall…
Bitter Confessions of Workers; If We Protest, We Get Fired
Workers in Iran are facing severe exploitation, with many fearing dismissal if they protest for their legal rights, such as bonuses. The Ministry of Labor…
Continued Financial Corruption in Iran; Traces of 'Mafia' in Importing Two Million Tons of Rice with Cheap Currency
Two Iranian parliament members have revealed ongoing corruption in rice imports, alleging that two million tons of rice were imported using subsidized currency while local…
Celebrating Yalda at the U.S. State Department with Pomegranate Seeds; Iran Will Overcome This 'Dark Period'
U.S. officials, including Abram Paley and Matthew Miller, celebrated Yalda Night while expressing support for the Iranian people's aspirations for a democratic future amidst ongoing…
World Migrants Day; Blinken: The U.S. has resettled more refugees than any other country
On World Migrants Day, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted the U.S. commitment to resettling refugees and promoting safe migration. The U.S. has resettled…
Formation of 2600 Cases Against 'Fake Doctors'; 5 Million Tomans, a Penalty for Playing with People's Lives
The Iranian authorities have reported a significant rise in cases against unqualified 'fake doctors' in the cosmetic surgery sector, with 2600 violations recorded in the…
Government Forces Attack Two Religious Schools in Zahedan; Dar al-Uloom Teachers: 'Violation of Sanctity'
Government forces attacked two religious schools in Zahedan, detaining dozens of students, which the Society of Teachers of Dar al-Uloom condemned as a violation of…
The U.S. Bans Imports from Three Chinese Companies Due to Use of 'Uyghur Forced Labor'
The U.S. has banned imports from three additional Chinese companies due to their involvement in forced labor practices against Uyghurs and other minorities. This action…
Iran's Reform Front Calls for Recognition of Women's Right to Choose Their Attire
The Reform Front of Iran has called for the recognition of women's right to choose their attire, criticizing the government's enforcement of mandatory hijab as…
House of Representatives Votes to Expel Santos, Republican Representative from New York
The U.S. House of Representatives expelled George Santos for corruption and campaign finance violations. Despite opposition from House Speaker Mike Johnson, the expulsion passed overwhelmingly.…
South Korea Successfully Launches Its First Spy Satellite into Space
South Korea successfully launched its first spy satellite, enhancing its defense capabilities amid rising tensions with North Korea, which had recently launched its own spy…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Calls Resumption of War in Gaza a 'Catastrophe'
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned the renewed conflict in Gaza, calling it a catastrophe. The Israeli army accused Hamas of violating a…