May 2018
Member of Parliament: Daily Tobacco Consumption in Iran is 30 Billion Tomans
A member of Iran's parliament revealed that daily tobacco consumption costs the country 30 billion tomans, with alarming increases in usage among girls and adolescents.…
Gholamreza Hosseini, Former Friday Prayer Leader of Urmia, Passes Away
Gholamreza Hosseini, a significant figure in Iran's post-revolutionary history and former Friday prayer leader of Urmia, has died at the age of 96. He was…
Father's Permission for Marriage: Does Islam Consider Women Lacking Decision-Making Logic?
The article discusses the requirement for women in Iran to obtain their father's permission to marry, questioning whether this reflects a belief in women's lack…
From Dusty Lungs to Clergy's Rights
The article discusses a radio program that addresses various political and economic issues in Iran, including a new marriage bill for girls, the impact of…
Marriage of Girls Conditional on Master's Degree
The Iranian Parliament is considering a new bill that would require girls to obtain a master's degree before being allowed to marry. The program also…
Parastoo Farahvar Denies Statements by the Minister of Intelligence
Parastoo Farahvar, the daughter of victims of political murders in Iran, has denied claims made by the Minister of Intelligence regarding her recent legal troubles.…
50 People Enter Iranian Prisons Every Hour
Hassan Mousavi Chelak revealed that 50 individuals enter Iranian prisons every hour, raising concerns about the rising prison population and its social implications. He advocates…
Publication of Rouhani's 'Highly Confidential' Letter Following His Criticism of Telegram Filtering
Hassan Rouhani's old letter regarding the filtering of Telegram was published shortly after his criticism of the action, revealing a complex political landscape. The letter…
The Number of Injured in Yasuj Earthquake Increases to 133
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Yasuj has injured 133 people, with reports of additional damage from a subsequent 2.5 magnitude quake. The local government has…