April 2015
Reza Welfare Center Associated with Gonabadi Dervishes Shut Down
Security forces shut down the Reza Welfare Center in Tehran, which has served the elderly for over 20 years, linked to the Gonabadi dervishes. Rights…
Tehran Municipality Confirms Arrest of Qalibaf's Deputy in Kuwait
Meysam Amroodi, a deputy of Tehran Municipality, was reportedly arrested while leaving Kuwait, but Iranian officials have denied this, claiming he was not detained. The…
Iranian Police Announce 'Severe Action' Against Luxury Vehicle Violations
Iran's police are set to intensify actions against luxury vehicle violations following Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's criticisms of wealthy drivers creating insecurity. Traffic officials have…
Washington Post: The Espionage Charge Against Jason Rezaian is Meaningless
The Washington Post has dismissed espionage charges against its reporter Jason Rezaian as absurd and meaningless, reiterating calls for his release. This follows accusations from…
President of the Iranian Football Federation: Queiroz Will Stay
Ali Kafashian, the President of the Iranian Football Federation, announced that Carlos Queiroz will continue as head coach of the national football team after negotiations…
Persepolis Triumphs Over Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia in Front of 100,000 Spectators
Persepolis defeated Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia 1-0 in a high-stakes AFC Champions League match, avenging a previous 3-0 loss. The game was marked by…
Summoning of Saudi Chargé d'Affaires Following Sexual Assault on Two Iranian Teenagers in Jeddah
The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the Saudi chargé d'affaires after two Iranian teenagers were reportedly sexually harassed by Saudi police at Jeddah airport. Iran expressed…
Rouhani's Official Invitation to Erdogan; Efforts in Parliament to Cancel the Visit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to visit Tehran, but over 50 Iranian parliament members are attempting to block his entry due to recent…
Farshad Momeni: No Significant Change in the Economy
Farshad Momeni argues that the Iranian economy has not improved significantly, citing ongoing recession and demand crises. He believes the current government has failed to…