September 2017
US: Ready to Mediate Between Baghdad and Iraqi Kurdistan if Requested
The US has expressed readiness to mediate between Baghdad and Iraqi Kurdistan if requested, amidst rising tensions following a recent independence referendum in the region.…
Kurdistan Region Transport Minister Rejects Baghdad's Deadline for Airport Control Transfer
The Transport Minister of the Kurdistan Region rejected Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's 72-hour ultimatum to transfer control of regional airports to Baghdad. This escalating…
Is the Blade of Censorship and Limitation More Effective for Women Filmmakers?
Narges Abyar's film "Breath" is the first film directed by an Iranian woman to be introduced for the Oscars, raising questions about the challenges faced…
Gas Cylinder Explosion in Qom Leaves at Least Five Dead and 16 Injured
A gas cylinder explosion in a guesthouse in Qom, Iran, resulted in at least five fatalities and 16 injuries, primarily among Iraqi nationals. The incident…
Amnesty International: Aung San Suu Kyi has buried her head in the sand regarding the Rohingya issue
Amnesty International criticized Aung San Suu Kyi's response to the Rohingya crisis, labeling her comments as lies and victim-blaming. The organization claims that Myanmar's security…
Tehran Prosecutor Announces Indictment Against Journalist Abroad
The Tehran Prosecutor's Office has issued an indictment against Alireza Nourizadeh, a journalist based in London, for allegedly hosting anti-security programs against Iran. Nourizadeh expressed…
End of a 20-Year Mission; Cassini Spacecraft Burns Up Over Saturn
NASA's Cassini spacecraft was destroyed over Saturn, concluding its 20-year mission that provided extensive data about the planet. A humorous opera was created to celebrate…
Shamkhani: Access to Military Sites is an Unnecessary and Nullified Issue
Ali Shamkhani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, declared that access to military sites is no longer a relevant issue and denied any undeclared…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Release of Abdolfattah Soltani
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Abdolfattah Soltani, a human rights lawyer imprisoned for six years. His prolonged detention highlights the repression…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Halt to Destruction of Mass Grave of 1988 Executions in Ahvaz
Amnesty International has called on Iranian authorities to stop the destruction of a mass grave in Ahvaz, where victims of the 1988 executions are buried.…
Response of Iran's Welfare Organization to 'Sexual Abuse Report of Disabled Girls'
Iran's Welfare Organization is investigating reports of sexual abuse of disabled girls in care centers, emphasizing legal action against offenders. Reports indicate systemic abuse and…
Call for Ban on Marriage Between Guardians and Adopted Children in Iran
A member of Iran's parliament has called for a ban on marriages between guardians and adopted children, citing emotional and legal concerns. This follows a…