February 2024
Arrest of Woman Opposing Participation in Elections; Users: Where is the Girl from Vali Asr Street?
A woman protesting the upcoming elections in Iran was violently arrested, prompting social media users to demand information about her identity and condition. The incident…
Annual Report by Freedom House: The Islamic Republic is an 'Autocratic Regime' and Iran is a 'Non-Free' Country
Freedom House's annual report categorizes Iran as a non-free country under an autocratic regime, highlighting severe repression and violations of political rights and civil liberties.…
Raisi's Deputy Admits Regarding 'Hirmand Water Rights': 'Nothing Has Happened'
Iranian officials, including Ebrahim Raisi's deputy, have acknowledged that no progress has been made regarding the water rights of the Hirmand River, despite ongoing discussions…
Warning from the President of Tehran Chamber of Commerce: The Pharmaceutical Industry is in Poor Condition, We Will Face a Drug Shortage
The President of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce warns of a looming drug shortage in Iran due to currency allocation issues and unmet government commitments.…
US Dollar Increased by 900 Tomans in One Day: Entering the 59,000 Tomans Channel
The US dollar price in Iran surged by 900 tomans in one day, crossing the 59,000 tomans mark, attributed to government policies. This increase has…
New Restrictions for Cafes in Tehran; Customers' Hijab Must Be Acceptable; Another Excuse Will Be Raised
New restrictions on cafes in Tehran have been imposed, primarily targeting customers' hijab compliance, leading to threats and closures for cafe owners. This situation reflects…
A Government News Agency: The Poverty Line Exceeds 25 Million Tomans
A government report reveals that the poverty line in Iran has exceeded 25 million tomans for a family of four, with significant portions of the…
Potential Challenge in Salary Payments; A Government Official: The Parliament's Resolution Requires 24 Trillion Tomans
The head of the Administrative and Recruitment Organization warns that a proposed 2% salary increase for government employees requires a substantial budget, potentially leading to…
Deputy Minister of Labor Admits: We Have Statistical Limitations in the Area of Social Damages Among Workers
The Deputy Minister of Labor in Iran has acknowledged significant statistical limitations regarding social damages among workers, highlighting outdated data and a lack of new…
Security Forces Block Families of Executed Political Prisoners from Entering Khavaran
Security forces in Iran prevented families of political prisoners executed in the 1980s from entering Khavaran cemetery to commemorate their loved ones. This incident highlights…
Without Publishing Names and Details; A Member of Raisi's Office Claims the Dismissal of 90 'Government Managers'
A member of Ebrahim Raisi's office claimed that about 90 government managers have been dismissed due to inefficiency and incompatibility with government policies. However, no…
Raisi Sets Records; Inflation Rising Daily, Households Shrinking Daily
Iran's Central Bank reports that inflation is set to exceed 49%, with significant discrepancies in inflation data from different sources indicating economic instability. The rising…
Nahid Khodajoo, Labor Activist, Arrested and Transferred to Evin Prison
Nahid Khodajoo, a labor activist, was arrested by Iranian security forces and transferred to Evin Prison, where she is to serve a five-year sentence for…
Minister of Roads Reacts to Importing Labor and Housing Technology from China: We Are Looking to Attract Foreign Investment
Iran's Minister of Housing, Mehrdad Bazrpash, announced plans to collaborate with Chinese companies for housing construction, emphasizing the need for foreign investment over technology. Concerns…
Iran's Oil Minister Claims Gas Pipeline Attacks Were Conducted by Israel
Iran's Oil Minister accused Israel of being behind recent gas pipeline explosions in southern Iran, claiming it was an attempt to disrupt domestic gas supply.…
Pilgrims to Mecca Will Become 'Hajis' with a 39,000 Toman Dollar
The Iranian government has set the exchange rate for Hajj expenses at 39,000 tomans, raising concerns among critics who argue this creates a significant rent…
Stock Market Remains Turbulent, Initial Public Offerings Canceled 'Until Further Notice'
The Iranian stock market is experiencing significant turmoil, prompting the Securities and Exchange Organization to cancel initial public offerings indefinitely. This situation arises amid investor…
The Foreign Ministers of Seven Industrialized Nations Emphasize the Need to Prevent the Islamic Republic from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons
The foreign ministers of the G7 countries reaffirmed their commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and condemned its military support to the Houthis.…
Meeting on 'Justice for the Victims of the 1988 Massacre'; Javide Rahman Criticizes 'Complete Lack of Accountability' for Human Rights Violators in Iran
Javide Rahman, the UN Special Rapporteur, criticized Iran's lack of accountability for human rights violations during a meeting focused on the 1988 political prisoner massacre.…
Research Report; 'Inflation Record-Breaking' in the Islamic Republic
A report reveals that inflation during Ebrahim Raisi's presidency has reached unprecedented levels, matching the total inflation of the last 15 years of the Shah's…
Retreat of the Caspian Sea; Parts of the Western Mazandaran Coast Have Dried Up
The Caspian Sea's retreat has caused over 1.5 million cubic meters of the western Mazandaran coast to dry up, impacting local communities and industries. Key…
Action Against Executions; 10 Civil Organizations Join Weekly Hunger Strike of Political Prisoners in Iran
Ten civil organizations in Iran have joined a weekly hunger strike initiated by political prisoners protesting against the death penalty. This movement, which began after…
Prices Rise Again; 2% Increase in Housing Inflation in December
The housing market in Tehran has seen a 2% inflation increase in December 2023, with average prices reaching over 80 million tomans. Many low-income households…
Pakistan Elections: Independents Supported by Imran Khan Lead
In the recent Pakistan elections, independent candidates backed by imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan have taken the lead. Nawaz Sharif's party came in second…
America on the Anniversary of the 1979 Revolution: We Support the Iranian People's Struggle for a Democratic Future
On the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, U.S. Deputy Special Representative Abram Pili expressed continued American support for the Iranian people's fight for democracy,…
A Loan for Not Owning a Home; Buying 8.5 Meters of House with a 960 Million Toman Housing Loan
The Tasnim news agency reported that a 960 million toman housing loan allows for the purchase of only 8.5 square meters of housing, highlighting the…
Iran's Economy on the Path to Food Rationing; Increased Dependence on Imports and a $3.7 Billion Currency Reserve Deficit
Iran is facing a severe food supply crisis with a reported $3.7 billion deficit in currency reserves for essential imports, alongside a 20% increase in…
Netanyahu Calls for Plan to Evacuate Palestinian Civilians from Rafah and Completely Defeat Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered a plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians from Rafah and eliminate Hamas militants there, amid rising tensions and international concerns…
Qasem Baadi: Armita Paveer’s Life is in 'Real Danger' Following Dry Hunger Strike
Qasem Baadi has raised concerns about the deteriorating health of Armita Paveer, a student activist on a hunger strike in Tabriz prison. This situation highlights…
Tomaj Salehi's Lawyer: Temporary Detention Order 'Exceeding One Year' is Illegal
Tomaj Salehi's lawyer claims that the judiciary's decision to extend his temporary detention beyond one year is illegal. Salehi faces multiple charges, including new accusations…
Explosion Near Election Candidates' Offices in Pakistan; 26 Killed
Two explosions in Balochistan, Pakistan, killed 26 people and injured dozens, raising security concerns ahead of parliamentary elections. The attacks occurred near the offices of…
Controversial Images Linked to Parliamentary Candidate; Yasser Daghighi: It's the Work of 'Modern Technology', Participate in the Elections
Yasser Daghighi, a candidate for the Iranian parliament and former head of public security police in Astara, denied allegations of a scandal involving explicit images,…
Institute for Science and International Security: Iran Can Build a Nuclear Bomb in One Week
The Institute for Science and International Security warns that Iran could produce a nuclear bomb in just one week amid rising tensions in the Middle…
Six U.S.-backed Kurdish Fighters Killed in Iranian Proxy Attack in Syria
Six U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters were killed in a drone attack by Iranian proxy militias in eastern Syria. The attack targeted a command center at a…
The Head of 'IRIB' Also Rejects Minimum Wage; Jabali: We Pay Based on Inflation, Not the 20% Legal Increase
Peyman Jabali, the head of IRIB, announced that the organization will not follow the legal budget increase of 20% for wages, opting instead to pay…
Housing Rental Crisis in Tehran; Hot Market for Single Rooms, 10 Square Meters for 3 Million Rent with Deposit
Tehran's rental market is facing a severe crisis with skyrocketing prices for small rooms, reflecting broader economic issues in Iran. Despite promises from the government…
World Wetlands Day and the Bitter Fate of Iran's Wetlands; Hamoun Has Dried Up
On World Wetlands Day, protests erupted in Sistan against the drying of the Hamoun wetland, attributed to Afghanistan's failure to provide water rights and Iran's…
Reconfirmation of Death Sentences for Several Protesters; Two Experts to VOA: Aimed at 'Intimidating' Society
The Islamic Republic has reconfirmed the death sentence for Mohammad Javad Vafaee Sani, a protester, amidst increasing international concern over executions. Legal experts argue this…