December 2014
Member of Parliament: Over Two Million Individuals Are Absent from Military Service
A parliamentary member revealed that over 2.4 million Iranians have been absent from military service for more than 10 years, with 300,000 educated Iranians abroad…
Instagram: Smart and Non-Smart Filtering
Iran has initiated smart filtering of Instagram, targeting pages deemed immoral or criminal by the government. This move follows previous discussions on filtering and reflects…
Iran's Border Commander: Three Terrorists Arrested at Northwestern Borders
Iran's border police arrested three individuals suspected of being suicide operatives carrying explosives at the northwestern borders. The arrests follow previous reports of planned attacks…
Iran's President: Inflation Rate Reduced to 17%
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani announced a significant reduction in the inflation rate from over 40% to 17% during his administration. He also highlighted a 4%…
Amir Hekmati Temporarily Ends Hunger Strike
Amir Hekmati, a former U.S. Marine imprisoned in Iran, has temporarily ended his hunger strike after prison officials agreed to review his case. He was…
Iran: A Court in Belgium Has Ruled for the Return of a Historical Treasure
A Belgian court has ruled in favor of Iran for the return of over 300 ancient artifacts from the Khorvin area after a lengthy legal…
Statement from 21 Human Rights Organizations: Address the Situation of Kurdish Political Prisoners
Twenty-one human rights organizations have called on the Iranian government to address the deteriorating health conditions of 27 Kurdish political prisoners on hunger strike, some…
Reflection of Structural Developments in the Islamic Republic's Government in the Annual Budget
The article discusses the structural changes in the Islamic Republic's government as reflected in its annual budget, highlighting significant increases in military and security spending…
An Iranian Asylum Seeker in Australia Requests Not to Be Resuscitated if in a Coma
An Iranian asylum seeker in Australia has been on a hunger strike for over a month and has requested not to be resuscitated if he…
Iran's Agreement for Afghan Students to Study in Two New University Fields
Iran has agreed to extend the residency of 450,000 Afghan nationals for six months and allow Afghan students to study in aerospace and mining engineering.…
Protest Gathering of Nurses in Front of the Iranian Presidential Building
Approximately 700 nurses protested in front of the Iranian Presidential Office against income disparities with doctors and the government's delay in implementing nursing service pricing.…
Social Networks; From 'Highway of Free Information' to 'Virus-Contaminated Water'
Iranian officials are debating the freedom and restriction of social networks, with contrasting views from President Hassan Rouhani and conservative figures. This discussion highlights the…
Ahmadinejad's Government Left '100 Billion Tomans' Commitment for the Presidency
The Iranian presidency's budget has reportedly increased significantly, attributed to commitments from the previous government and the need to regulate employee salaries. This has sparked…
Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology States User Identity Verification is a Priority
Iran's Minister of Communications announced that verifying internet users' identities is a priority for the government, indicating a future where all users must have identifiable…
Identification of Internet Users' Identity Declared a Priority by the Ministry of Communications
The Iranian government is prioritizing the identification of internet users, stating that no user will be allowed to access the internet without an established identity.…
How Iran's Nuclear Activities Will Continue Until the Next Negotiation Deadline
Iran has announced that it will continue its nuclear research and development activities for the next seven months under the Geneva agreement, with no changes…
Freedom House: Iran Ranked Worst in Internet Freedom
Freedom House's latest report ranks Iran as the worst country in the world for internet freedom, highlighting severe restrictions and violations of user rights. The…
The Situation of Lake Urmia Has Shifted from 'Very Critical' to 'Critical'
Recent rainfall has improved the water level of Lake Urmia from a 'very critical' to a 'critical' state, according to Mohsen Soleimani Roozbehani. The lake…
Iran Among the '10 Worst Countries in the World' for Women
A report from the World Economic Forum ranks Iran as the sixth worst country for women, highlighting significant gender disparities in education, political representation, and…
Abdolfazl Ghadiani's Warning to Reformists: Do Not Retreat from People's Rights
Abdolfazl Ghadiani warns Iranian reformists against compromising on the democratic rights of the people while engaging with the regime. He emphasizes the importance of advocating…
No Significant Security Threat for Closing Canadian Embassy in Tehran
A recent CBC report reveals that the Canadian embassy in Tehran was not facing significant security threats when it was closed two years ago, contradicting…
Iranian Government Allows Bakeries to Increase Bread Prices by 30%
The Iranian government has permitted bakeries to raise bread prices by 30% in hopes of enhancing quality and weight. This decision is significant as it…