April 2024
Babak Zanjani Granted Clemency by Khamenei; Death Sentence Converted to 20 Years in Prison
Babak Zanjani, an Iranian businessman convicted of economic corruption and sentenced to death, has had his sentence commuted to 20 years in prison following clemency…
Laboratory Costs Increase by 800%; Escaping Bankruptcy with Fake Test Results
Iranian laboratories are facing an 800% increase in costs due to rising dollar prices, leading them to issue fake test results to avoid bankruptcy. This…
As the Hijab Bill Fluctuates in Parliament, Mohseni Ejei States We Are Not in a Good Place Regarding Chastity and Hijab
Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, head of Iran's judiciary, stated that the country is not in a good position regarding hijab enforcement, suggesting potential for increased crackdowns.…
A Former Labor Ministry Official's Account of Poverty; The Population Below the Poverty Line Doubled and Workers Below the Poverty Line Increased Fivefold
A former Iranian labor official reported a significant increase in poverty, with the population below the poverty line doubling and employed individuals below the poverty…
US Secretary of State and President of Azerbaijan Discuss Advancing Peace Process with Armenia
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev discussed reducing tensions and advancing the peace process with Armenia. Concerns were raised about…
Auction of One of the Oldest Books in the World; Experts Estimate Its Value at Over Two and a Half Million Dollars
An ancient Coptic manuscript from Egypt, one of the oldest Christian texts, will be auctioned in London in June with an estimated value of over…