June 2016
UNICEF Warns of Deep Inequality Between Poor and Rich Children
UNICEF's recent report highlights the growing inequality between poor and rich children, with alarming statistics on child mortality and education. The report calls for urgent…
Whipping; Is It a Legal Form of Torture?
The article discusses the legal framework surrounding corporal punishment in Iran, highlighting recent cases where individuals received lashes for various offenses. This practice raises significant…
Five O'Clock with Kambez Hosseini Episode 163
The radio program discusses recent events in Iran, including the death of the last Mossad representative in Tehran and Trump's comments on Iran's actions. Key…
Announcement from the Governor's Office: The Governor of Tehran Receives a Monthly Salary of 17 Million Tomans
The Tehran Governor's Office announced that Hossein Hashemi receives a monthly salary of 17 million tomans, countering claims of a 65 million toman salary. This…
Iran Likely to Remain on the Money Laundering Blacklist
Iran is expected to remain on the FATF blacklist despite recent lobbying efforts. This situation limits Iran's access to international banking and financial systems, affecting…
Iran's Oil Revenues Have Decreased 'Fourfold' Compared to 2011
Iran's oil revenues have dramatically decreased, dropping from over $114 billion in 2011 to just $27 billion in 2015, largely due to sanctions and falling…
Khamenei Criticizes the 'Celebration of Uncommitted and Indifferent Artists'
Ayatollah Khamenei criticized the celebration of artists who lack commitment to Islamic values while calling for poetry to address U.S. actions regarding the JCPOA. This…
Chronic Threats Against Foreign Direct Investment in Iran
The UNCTAD report indicates a decline in foreign direct investment in Iran in 2015, attributed to internal and external factors including political instability and economic…
Warning from Iranian Armed Forces Official to Draft Dodgers and Deserters
Iran's military officials are intensifying efforts to arrest draft dodgers and impose restrictions on absentees, with plans to penalize employers who hire them. The government…
A UN Body Calls for Immediate Release of Bahareh Hedayat
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has called for the immediate release of Bahareh Hedayat, a women's rights activist imprisoned in Iran since 2009,…
Is the Green Movement Over?
The article discusses the current status of the Green Movement in Iran, seven years after the controversial 2009 elections. It presents various perspectives on whether…
The Death of Muhammad Ali, the Death of Habib, and Our Torn Society
The article discusses the recent deaths of Muhammad Ali and Habib Mohammadian, highlighting their significance in American and Iranian history. It contrasts how American society…
Narges Mohammadi to Rouhani: Prevent Continued Security Crackdowns on Civil Activists
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist currently imprisoned, has written to President Rouhani urging him to halt security crackdowns on civil activists. She highlights…
Iran's Defense Minister: We Will Continue Supporting the Syrian Government
Iran's Defense Minister reaffirmed the country's commitment to supporting the Syrian government during a trilateral meeting with Russian and Syrian counterparts. This support is framed…
BP Company: Iran's Gas Production Increased by Six Percent
BP's annual report indicates that Iran's gas production rose by 5.7% last year, but consumption also increased, limiting net exports. The report highlights challenges in…
Five O'Clock with Kambez Hosseini-161
The radio program 'At Five O'Clock' discusses various aspects of current events in Iran, including the potential for radicalization within society and the implications of…
World Bank: Iran's Economic Growth Will Reach 4.4 Percent in 2016
The World Bank forecasts Iran's economic growth will be 4.4% in 2016, up from 1.6% in 2015, driven by increased oil production after sanctions were…
Bashar al-Assad Promises to 'Liberate' All of Syrian Territory
Bashar al-Assad vowed to reclaim all of Syria, citing recent military successes against the Islamic State. His speech coincided with ongoing government offensives in Raqqa…
Death of Two Brothers Due to Mine Explosion in Sardasht
Two brothers died in a mine explosion in Sardasht, Iran, while working with a tractor. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers of unexploded ordnance from…
UN Calls for the Release of Zeinab Jalalian, Kurdish Activist
The UN has called for the immediate release of Zeinab Jalalian, a Kurdish activist imprisoned in Iran, citing violations of her human rights during detention.…
Amnesty International Warns of 'Severe Condition' of Kaboudvand
Amnesty International has raised alarms about the deteriorating health of Mohammad Sadigh Kaboudvand, a Kurdish journalist and human rights activist, who is on a hunger…
Five O'Clock with Kambez Hosseini - 160
The radio program 'At Five O'Clock' discusses recent events in Iran, including Trump's comments on Iran and the implications of the death of the last…
Saudi Arabia Sentences 14 People to Death on Terrorism Charges
A Saudi court has sentenced 14 individuals to death for terrorism related to attacks on police in Qatif. This case highlights ongoing tensions between the…
Execution of Mohammad Reza Haddadi Delayed
The execution of Mohammad Reza Haddadi, sentenced to death for a crime committed as a minor, has been postponed again. His lawyer is seeking to…