August 2023
Intensification of Security Atmosphere Against Teachers; At Least 80 Teachers Deprived of Ranking Law
The Iranian government has intensified security measures against teachers, leading to the deprivation of at least 80 teachers from the ranking law due to their…
Ban on Women's Entry to Afghanistan's National Park; Taliban: Leisure is Not Essential, Hijab is Mandatory
The Taliban has banned women from entering Afghanistan's Band-e Amir national park without proper hijab, citing the necessity of adherence to Islamic law. This decision…
Queen Farah Pahlavi's Message on the Passing of Ebrahim Golestan; He Was a Talented Writer and Director
Queen Farah Pahlavi mourned the death of Ebrahim Golestan, a prominent Iranian writer and filmmaker, who passed away at 101 in Britain. Golestan was influential…
A 30 Trillion Toman Market for VPNs; Iranians Use the Internet for 169 Minutes Daily
Iranians spent 30 trillion tomans on VPNs last year, with 80% using them to access social media. The increase in VPN usage reflects the government's…
Storm and Dust in Sistan and Baluchestan Sends 800 People to Hospitals and Treatment Centers
A severe storm and dust in Sistan and Baluchestan has led to 800 people seeking medical treatment, with respiratory and other health issues being the…
Ibrahim Golestan, Renowned Iranian Writer and Director, Passes Away in Britain
Ibrahim Golestan, a prominent Iranian writer and filmmaker, passed away at the age of 101 in Britain. His contributions to Iranian cinema and literature were…
Revisions Made to the University Entrance Exam Field Selection Guide; 'Cinema' Returns, but 'Sculpture' is Still Absent
The Cinema field has been reinstated in the university entrance exam selection guide, but the Sculpture field remains absent. This change follows significant public and…
Navid Mihandoost Before Going to Prison: They Do Not Distinguish Between Cultural and Security Issues
Navid Mihandoost, an Iranian filmmaker, has been sentenced to three years in prison for charges related to national security and propaganda against the state, stemming…
Head of Shahid Beheshti Cancer Research Center: Iran Among Top Ten Countries in Cancer Growth
Dr. Mohammad Esmail Akbari announced that Iran ranks among the top ten countries for cancer growth, with breast and prostate cancers being the most prevalent.…
PEN America: Saeed Roustayi's Prison Sentence is an Attempt to 'Silence' Creative Voices
PEN America has condemned the six-month prison sentence of Iranian filmmaker Saeed Roustayi for allegedly engaging in propaganda against the regime due to his film…
Iranian Directors' Guild Condemns Sentence Against Saeed Roustayi
The Iranian Directors' Guild condemned a six-month prison sentence and additional penalties against filmmaker Saeed Roustayi for his film 'Brothers Leila'. The ruling has sparked…
According to a lawyer; Judge of the court that sentenced Afsaneh Bayegan 'dismissed'
A judge who sentenced actress Afsaneh Bayegan for not wearing a hijab has reportedly been dismissed. Bayegan received a two-year prison sentence and additional penalties…
The Dire Economic Situation and Rising Insecurity in the Country; Armed Theft of Cigarettes and Gum
Iran is experiencing a rise in petty thefts involving firearms, reflecting deepening economic issues and social unrest. Experts attribute these incidents to poverty, insecurity, and…
Ban on 'Barbie' in Some Islamic Countries; Art Enthusiasts Travel to Saudi Arabia to Watch the Film
The film 'Barbie' has been banned in Kuwait and Lebanon due to its perceived promotion of ideas contrary to societal values, leading art enthusiasts from…
Simultaneous Media Attack; 'Real Estate Agents' Under Accusation
The Iranian housing market is in crisis, with rising prices and a surplus of real estate agents being blamed for the situation. Media outlets are…
A Milestone in Women's Health; First Pill for Postpartum Depression Approved in the U.S.
The FDA has approved the first oral medication for postpartum depression, marking a significant advancement in treatment options for the condition that affects many women.…
In the First Half of Mordad; Tens of Thousands of Calls Regarding 'Heat Stroke' Registered with Tehran Emergency Services
From August 1 to 13, Tehran's emergency services received over 87,000 calls related to heat stroke, coinciding with record temperatures reaching 50 degrees Celsius in…
Lebanese Protesters Criticize Halt of Investigations on Third Anniversary of Beirut Port Explosion
On the third anniversary of the Beirut port explosion, thousands of Lebanese protesters criticized the lack of accountability and halted investigations into the tragedy that…
Contradictory Statements by Health Minister Regarding Potential Extension of Nationwide Closure in Iran
The Iranian Health Minister made conflicting statements about the potential extension of a nationwide closure due to heat, suggesting it would depend on harmful temperatures…
Widespread Fire and Potential Explosion in Doroud Industrial Town
A large fire broke out at the Petro Refining Gahar company in Doroud, Lorestan province, raising concerns about a potential explosion. Firefighting teams from multiple…
Government's Response to Migration Statistics Reporting: Budget Cuts and Eviction Order
The Iranian government has responded to the alarming migration statistics by cutting the budget and issuing an eviction order for the Iran Migration Observatory, where…