January 2019
Trump Describes U.S. Intelligence Agencies' Assessment of Iran as Naive
President Trump publicly criticized U.S. intelligence agencies for their assessment of Iran, calling them naive and wrong about the threat posed by Tehran. This marks…
Washington Post: Russia Secretly Offered to Build Nuclear Power Plant for North Korea
The Washington Post reports that Russia secretly proposed to North Korea to build a nuclear power plant in exchange for denuclearization. This proposal was made…
When Will the Tehran-North Freeway Be Operational?
The Tehran-North freeway, a long-awaited infrastructure project, faces further delays in its full operationalization, now requiring an estimated four more years and 10 trillion tomans…
18% Increase in Iran's Steel Production Before the Impact of Sanctions Return
Iran's steel production saw a significant increase of 17.8% in 2018, reaching 25 million tons, contributing to 1.4% of global production. However, U.S. sanctions are…
Amnesty International Declares 2018 'Year of Shame' for Iran
Amnesty International's report on Iran for 2018 highlights over seven thousand arrests and widespread repression of protests against poverty and corruption, labeling the year as…
Infringement on the Sphinx's Territory in Egypt
Construction violations near the Sphinx in Egypt have raised concerns about the preservation of historical sites. An American archaeological team is set to begin operations…
German Diplomat: Iran Damages Itself by Spying in Europe
Wolfgang Ischinger, a German diplomat, criticized Iran for its espionage activities in Europe, which he claims undermine the JCPOA. He emphasized that Europe should not…
Job Advertisement for Journalist at Radio Farda
Radio Farda is seeking qualified journalists for its editorial team in Prague, highlighting its role as part of a larger news organization. This recruitment effort…
Hossein Mohab Aheri Passes Away
Hossein Mohab Aheri, a prominent Iranian actor and director, has passed away at the age of 67 due to complications from lymphatic cancer. He was…
U.S. Attorney General nominee says he will not obstruct Robert Mueller's investigations
William Barr, Trump's nominee for Attorney General, defended his memo criticizing Robert Mueller's investigation but assured he would not obstruct it. He believes Mueller is…
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Appeal from Last Surviving Star of 'Gone with the Wind'
The U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from Olivia de Havilland regarding her lawsuit against FX over the portrayal of her in the series…
World Bank President Resigns
Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank, announced his resignation effective February 1, 2019, citing disagreements with the Trump administration on climate change. He…
Judicial Official: A Court Order Has Been Issued for the Filtering of Instagram
A judicial official announced that a court order has been issued to filter Instagram in Iran, citing the failure of previous smart filtering efforts. This…
Family of American Citizen Detained in Moscow Emphasizes His 'Innocence'
Paul Whelan, an American citizen, was detained in Moscow on espionage charges while attending a wedding. His family insists on his innocence, and the U.S.…