July 2017
11 Percent of Iran's Population is 'Completely Illiterate'
Ali Baqerzadeh, head of Iran's Literacy Movement Organization, reports that 11% of the population is completely illiterate, with nearly 9 million individuals affected. Despite a…
White House: We Will Soon Decide on the Future of the Attorney General of the United States
The White House announced that a decision regarding Attorney General Jeff Sessions' future will be made soon following President Trump's criticism of Sessions' handling of…
Trump Criticizes Attorney General's 'Very Weak' Stance on 'Clinton Crimes'
President Trump criticized Attorney General Jeff Sessions for his handling of the investigation into Hillary Clinton's actions during the 2016 election, labeling his stance as…
Jared Kushner: I Did Not Collude with Any Foreign Power
Jared Kushner, in a written statement to Congress, denied any collusion with foreign powers during the Trump campaign and transition. He is set to testify…
Trump Calls for an End to Leaks of Classified Information in the Media
Donald Trump criticized media leaks of classified information, particularly targeting the Washington Post for reporting on Jeff Sessions' contacts with the Russian ambassador. He also…
Trump Criticizes Attorney General: Sessions Should Not Have Recused Himself from Russia Investigations
President Trump criticized Attorney General Jeff Sessions for recusing himself from the Russia investigations, expressing that he would not have appointed him had he known…
Mir-Salim and Nategh-Nouri Can No Longer Become Presidents of Federations
New regulations limit the presidency of sports federations in Iran to individuals under 70 years old, impacting several long-serving leaders including Mir-Salim, Mashhoon, and Nategh-Nouri.…
Tehran-North Freeway Phase Two
The second phase of the Tehran-North freeway has begun construction, aiming to alleviate traffic burdens in Alborz province. Governor Seyyed Hamid Taghavi emphasized the project's…
The Image of Tehran in the World: A Painful Question
A recent survey by Ipsos ranked Tehran poorly among global cities in terms of livability, trade conditions, and vacation desirability, reflecting a negative image of…
Iran's Attorney General: 27,000 People Banned from Leaving the Country Last Year
The Iranian Attorney General announced that over 27,000 individuals were banned from leaving the country last year, primarily due to financial debts. This action is…
Russia Threatens to Respond to Actions Approved at the End of Obama's Term
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has threatened to respond to U.S. sanctions and actions taken at the end of Obama's presidency, which included the expulsion…
Trump Conditions Changes in Russia Sanctions on 'Resolving Syria and Ukraine Issues'
Donald Trump stated that the U.S. will not change its sanctions on Russia until the issues in Syria and Ukraine are resolved. He emphasized the…
Hawaii's New Efforts to Limit Trump's Immigration Order
Hawaii is attempting to limit the impact of Trump's immigration ban affecting citizens from Iran and five other countries. The state is challenging the Supreme…
78 Judges Suspended Last Year
Last year, 78 judges were suspended in Iran due to corruption, a significant increase from the previous year. The judiciary has faced criticism for its…
European Parliament Calls for Suspension of Turkey's EU Membership Negotiations
The European Parliament has voted to suspend Turkey's EU membership negotiations if constitutional changes expanding presidential powers are implemented. The Turkish government has rejected this…
From the Anxiety of the University Entrance Exam to a 90-Degree Move by 'Ashoora'
This week's Thursday Station on Radio Farda focuses on university entrance exam experiences and various current issues in Iran, including political controversies and cultural topics.…
Kremlin: Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to Meet on Friday
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are set to meet for the first time on July 7 during the G20 summit in Hamburg. This meeting comes…
Germany Opposes Erdogan's Speech at Turkish Gathering in Hamburg
Germany has requested Turkish President Erdogan to avoid speaking at a gathering of Turks in Hamburg during the G20 summit, citing sovereignty concerns. This reflects…