May 2024
Ali Moslehi, government-critical journalist, summoned to serve prison sentence
Ali Moslehi, a journalist critical of the Iranian government, has been summoned to serve a prison sentence of over three years for charges including insulting…
Human Rights Campaign for Iran Warns: The Global Community Should Not Allow Raisi's Death to Lead to Increased Repression
The Human Rights Campaign for Iran warns that Ebrahim Raisi's death could lead to increased repression in Iran. The organization urges the global community to…
Ibrahim Raisi Expresses Concern Over High Abortion Rates in Iran
Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi has expressed concern over high abortion rates, calling for government action to address the issue. He emphasized the religious implications of…
Police Claim About the Violent Arrest of a Woman: She Threw Hot Coffee at Officers
The Iranian police claimed a woman without a hijab violently resisted arrest by throwing hot coffee at officers. This incident, captured on video, has sparked…
Parliament Approves Saturday as a Day Off After Much Controversy
The Iranian Parliament has approved Saturday as an additional day off, aiming to improve economic ties and reduce working hours. This decision follows significant debate,…
Biden Signs Law Banning Uranium Imports from Russia
President Biden has signed a law banning uranium imports from Russia to reduce reliance on Russian energy and strengthen U.S. energy security. This move is…
Significant Change in Russian Defense Ministry: A Civilian Economist Replaces Sergei Shoigu
Vladimir Putin has replaced Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu with economist Andrei Belousov, marking a significant shift in military leadership amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This…
The 8-Year Prison Sentence of Mohammad Rasoulof, Government-Critical Filmmaker, Confirmed by Appeals Court
Mohammad Rasoulof, a prominent Iranian filmmaker critical of the government, has had his 8-year prison sentence confirmed by an appeals court, primarily due to his…
48% Increase in Traffic Accidents; 169 Deaths in the Past Week
In the past week, Iran experienced a significant rise in traffic accidents, resulting in 169 deaths. The increase in incidents highlights ongoing issues with road…
Emphasis by the U.S. President: Alongside Freedom of Speech, University Order Must Be Maintained
U.S. President Joe Biden addressed pro-Palestinian protests at universities, emphasizing the need for freedom of speech while maintaining order. He rejected calls from some Republicans…
From Los Angeles to New York; Protests Against the Gaza War Spread to More Universities
Protests against the Gaza war have escalated at several U.S. universities, including UCLA and Columbia, leading to clashes and arrests. Both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups…