July 2023
New Reaction from the Minister of Culture: 'No Negative Reports' on the Gilan Director Before Recent Incident
The Iranian Minister of Culture denied having prior knowledge of sexual misconduct allegations against Reza Taqati, the dismissed Director General of Culture in Gilan, despite…
The Government's Economic Locomotive on a Path to Collapse; Food Prices Remain at the Top of Inflation Table
The Iranian economy is facing severe inflation, particularly in food prices, which have reached 70%. Rural communities are experiencing even higher inflation rates, leading to…
International Women's Media Foundation Calls Iranian Female Journalists Symbols of Courage
The International Women's Media Foundation has praised Iranian female journalists for their bravery amidst imprisonment and violence. Yalda Moayeri, a notable journalist, received an award…
Exclusive; A Teachers' Union Activist from Kurdistan: The Government's Iron Fist Policy is Doomed to Fail
A teachers' union activist in Kurdistan criticized the Iranian government's harsh measures against teachers, asserting that such policies will fail to suppress protests. The Kurdistan…
Amnesty International: The Iranian Government Must Be Held Accountable for Suppressing Opponents of Mandatory Hijab
Amnesty International has called for an end to the Iranian government's suppression of opponents of mandatory hijab, urging global accountability for human rights violations against…
U.S. Intelligence Officials: Iranian Drone Production Center in Russia to Be Completed Next Year
U.S. intelligence reports indicate that Russia is constructing a drone production center with Iranian assistance, expected to be operational by April next year, which could…
Niloufar Hamedi in Court: I Take Pride in My Work as a Journalist
Niloufar Hamedi, a jailed journalist, emphasized her pride in her work during her second court session amid ongoing crackdowns on journalists in Iran. Marzieh Mahmoudi,…
Economic Tension Among Leaders of the Islamic Republic; Government Media: 53% of People Do Not Know the Name of the Speaker of Parliament
The Iranian government media reported that over 53% of Iranians do not know the name of the Speaker of Parliament, reflecting a significant public dissatisfaction…
Pasta and Soy Instead of Qeymeh and Zereshk Polo with Chicken; Inflation Hits Muharram Offerings
Inflation in Iran has drastically altered traditional Muharram food offerings, with cheaper options like pasta and soy replacing more expensive dishes. The rising costs of…
The Outrage of Inflation in Iran; Red Meat Prices Near One Million Tomans
Red meat prices in Tehran have surged to nearly one million tomans per kilogram, with reports indicating that Iranians are paying significantly more for meat…
German Party's Efforts to Prevent Land Deal with the Islamic Republic
The Social Democratic Party of Germany is opposing a land exchange that would allow the Iranian consulate in Frankfurt to establish a tea house, viewing…
Government Refuses to Implement It; Increase in Disability Benefits
Disabled individuals in Iran are protesting the government's failure to implement Article 27 of the Disability Support Law, which mandates increased benefits. Activists report that…
Pezhman Bazghi Criticizes Judicial Sentences Against Female Actors Opposing Mandatory Hijab
Pezhman Bazghi criticized the Iranian judiciary for sentencing female actors opposing mandatory hijab to harsh penalties, including imprisonment and travel bans. This backlash follows recent…
Mohammad Dadkan's Subtle Remarks: We Wanted to Become an Islamic Japan, Instead We Became an Islamic North Korea
Mohammad Dadkan, former head of Iran's Football Federation, criticizes the Iranian government's management and policies, comparing Iran's situation to North Korea. He addresses issues like…
Founder of 'Modesty and Hijab Workshop' in Gilan Dismissed After Reports of Sexual Relations with a Young Man
Reza Taqati, the head of the Culture and Islamic Guidance Department in Gilan, was dismissed following allegations of sexual relations with a young man. His…
Leader of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany: The German government must make more efforts to free 'Sharmhad'
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union, calls for increased pressure on Iran to free Jamshid Sharmhad, a dual national sentenced to death. Sharmhad's…
Confirmation of Six-Year Prison Sentence for Activist; Sara Siyahpour: Teachers are Being Intimidated
Sara Siyahpour, a teacher and activist, has been sentenced to six years in prison, which she claims is meant to intimidate the entire teaching community…
Jamshid Sharmad's Phone Call and Family Concerns; Could This Be His Farewell Call?
Jamshid Sharmad, a dual-national prisoner, had a concerning phone call with his daughter after being isolated for over 1000 days. His daughter fears this may…
Martyrs Foundation Confirms 'Hacking Attack' on Its Servers
The Martyrs Foundation confirmed a hacking attack on its servers, attributed to a group called 'Bakhtak,' which claimed to have deleted critical data. This incident…
Statement by 100 Activists Condemning the Deaths of Kurdish Political Prisoners
One hundred activists condemned the deaths of two Kurdish political prisoners, Peyman Golvani and Moussa Esmaeili, calling for accountability from authorities. They allege that these…
Due to Non-Compliance with 'Mandatory Hijab'; A Resident Condemned to 'Cleaning Services'
A female medical resident in Iran was sentenced to perform cleaning services for not adhering to the mandatory hijab while driving. This ruling has drawn…
Wall Street Journal: The Islamic Republic Circumvents Drone Sanctions by 'Copying'
The Wall Street Journal reports that the Islamic Republic is circumventing drone sanctions by copying foreign components, specifically from Japanese companies. This development highlights Iran's…
Political Guardian of Niloufar Hamedi: After 295 Days in Prison, She Has Committed No Offense and Must Be Released
Anika Kloza, a German MP and political guardian of journalist Niloufar Hamedi, demands her immediate release after 295 days in prison, asserting that she committed…
Anahita Nahmati Posts Unveiled Photos on 'Chastity and Hijab' Day
Anahita Nahmati has publicly defied Iran's mandatory hijab law by posting unveiled photos on a government-designated day for promoting hijab. This act of protest reflects…
Israeli Defense Minister Travels to Azerbaijan to Strengthen Strategic Relations
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is visiting Azerbaijan to strengthen strategic relations amid deteriorating ties between Iran and Azerbaijan. This visit is significant as it…
US Responds to Tomaj Salehi's Prison Sentence: We Will Hold Iranian Officials Accountable
The US condemned the six-year prison sentence of Iranian protest singer Tomaj Salehi, citing concerns over his treatment and lack of legal representation. The case…
Hengaw Reports Another Kurdish Political Prisoner Dies Under Torture
Hengaw reports the death of Kurdish political activist Peyman Golvani under torture in an Iranian prison, following his arrest for alleged opposition party membership. This…
Hundreds of Contract Workers from the Ministry of Oil Gathered in Front of the Presidential Office
Hundreds of contract workers from Iran's Ministry of Oil protested against the continued presence of contracting companies, demanding direct contracts and better working conditions. The…
Taraneh Alidoosti, Protesting Actress: My Passport is with the Ministry of Intelligence; I Will Not Leave Iran
Taraneh Alidoosti, a prominent Iranian actress and supporter of protesters, revealed that her passport has been confiscated by the Ministry of Intelligence, asserting she will…
Response of the News Agency Close to the IRGC to the 100,000 Toman Chicken; Not Surprising
The Tasnim news agency attributes the recent surge in chicken prices to over 100,000 tomans to predictable economic policies and the removal of a subsidized…
Molavi Abdolhamid: French Police Did Not Blind Any Protester or Kill Anyone
Molavi Abdolhamid criticized the Iranian government's treatment of protesters, emphasizing the right to protest and condemning the use of violence against them. He also highlighted…
Fatemeh Sepehri's Brother Addresses UN Fact-Finding Committee: Ask the Iranian Government What the Charges Against My Sister Are
Fatemeh Sepehri's brother has called on the UN to investigate the charges against her, highlighting her severe health issues and lack of medical care in…
Government Includes Five Income Deciles in Free Insurance; Health Network: We Lack Service Capacity
The Iranian government has expanded its free health insurance program to include two additional income deciles, raising concerns from the health network about service capacity.…
Exclusive | Hani Kordeh, 'Tehran's Gangster' or Informant of the Islamic Republic's Intelligence Agencies
Hani Kordeh, a notorious thug in Tehran, was arrested after leading an attack on spectators at a football training session. He has a long history…
14 Trillion Toman Financial Turnover of Hajj Pilgrimage
This year, Iran has allocated 87,550 quotas for Hajj pilgrims, more than double last year's figures, leading to a financial turnover of 14 trillion tomans.…
Iran Human Rights Organization: 354 Executions in Six Months; World Community Must Break Silence
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported that 354 people were executed in Iran in the first half of 2023, marking a 36% increase from the…
Continuation of 'Closure Therapy' in Iran Under the Pretext of 'Hijab'; A Lawyer: It Has Neither Religious Nor Legal Backing
The Iranian government continues to close businesses under the guise of enforcing hijab laws, despite legal and religious objections. A lawyer criticized the closures as…
Albanian Prime Minister: We Do Not Want to Be the 'Battlefront' of the MEK and the Islamic Republic
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that the MEK must leave Albania if it wishes to fight against Iran, citing violations of agreements and cyber…
Israeli Media Targeted by Malware Developed by Iranian-Linked Hackers
Iranian-linked hackers, part of APT35, have targeted Israeli media with sophisticated spear-phishing attacks, using updated malware called PowerStar. This incident highlights the ongoing cyber threats…