December 2015
Air Pollution in Tehran; Schools Remain Open, but Morning Exercise is Canceled
Tehran's air pollution emergency committee has decided that schools will remain open on January 7, but morning exercise activities will be canceled due to ongoing…
Symbolic Movement of 'Chador-Wearing' Girls in Tajrish
A group of girls and boys dressed in early Pahlavi-era clothing staged a symbolic event in Tajrish to evoke nostalgia for old Tehran. The event,…
Blood-Soaked Butterflies: Parastoo Farahvar's Works in London
Parastoo Farahvar's new exhibition in London titled 'Revisiting Imagination' features works that reflect the political and social struggles in Iran, particularly focusing on the themes…
Barzani Calls for Kurds to Prepare for Independence Referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan
Masoud Barzani has called for preparations for a referendum on Kurdish independence from Iraq, urging political groups to allow for real participation of minorities. This…
Hossein Alizadeh: If Someone Responds to Insults, They Belong in a Corner of Prison
Hossein Alizadeh, a renowned Iranian musician, criticized the government's censorship of music and the insults directed at artists, stating that responding to such insults could…
Zarif Likely to Meet John Kerry in New York
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced a potential meeting with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in New York to discuss the implementation of…
Abdollahian: Groups Linked to ISIS Attended Riyadh Meeting
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister criticized the Riyadh meeting of Syrian opposition groups, claiming it included terrorist factions linked to ISIS. This meeting is seen as…
Third Yellow Card Issued to Minister of Industry and Trade by Iranian Parliament
The Iranian parliament issued a third yellow card to Minister Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh for his dual role in multiple companies while serving as a minister.…
Third Yellow Card for Minister of Industry
Iranian Minister of Industry, Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh, received a third yellow card from parliament for holding multiple company board memberships while serving as a minister.…
The Difference Between Pistorius and Karim Benzema and the Iranian Olympic Champion
An Iranian Olympic medalist has been sentenced to one year of exile and 100 lashes for non-violent adultery after being accused of assaulting a woman.…
Reason for Prohibition: Women's Presence in Tehran Symphony Orchestra
The Tehran Symphony Orchestra was barred from performing due to the presence of female musicians, highlighting ongoing restrictions on women's participation in music in Iran.…
Paris Summit; Obama's Emphasis on the Need to Combat Global Warming
World leaders gathered in Paris to address global warming at the COP21 conference, with Barack Obama emphasizing the U.S. commitment to combat climate change. The…