August 2023
A Member of Parliament: Inflation Control Has Failed; People Do Not Believe in Decreasing Inflation
A member of the Iranian Parliament criticized the government's claims of decreasing inflation, stating that the public does not believe these assertions. Recent statistics show…
Prediction by a Member of Parliament: The Hijab Law Will Be Implemented from October
A member of the Iranian Parliament announced that the controversial Hijab and Chastity law will be implemented starting in October, despite previous denials from other…
Ambiguity Surrounds the Status of the 'Chastity and Hijab' Bill; Guardian Council: It Seems the Committee's Review Has Not Yet Concluded
The status of the 'Chastity and Hijab' bill remains unclear as the Guardian Council states that the parliamentary committee has not completed its review. Conflicting…
A Lawyer: The 'Chastity and Hijab' Bill Will Increase Urban Violence in Iran
A lawyer has warned that the proposed 'Chastity and Hijab' bill could significantly increase urban violence in Iran. The bill includes strict regulations on women's…
A Former Security Official: 'The Hijab Law' Will Bring Conflict to Schools
A former Iranian minister warns that the proposed 'Hijab and Chastity Law' could escalate conflicts into schools, following widespread protests against mandatory hijab laws. Ali…
A Member of Parliament: The 'Mandatory Hijab' Bill Has Also Entered the Student Domain
A parliament member has raised concerns about the 'Chastity and Hijab' bill affecting students under 18, which includes punitive measures for non-compliance. The bill mandates…
Revealing the Basic Goods Mafia; Food Security of 85 Million People in the Hands of Two Individuals
A parliamentary session revealed that the food security of 85 million Iranians is controlled by two individuals who monopolize the import of essential food inputs.…
Residents of 'Damash' React to Frequent Water Outages; Protest in Front of the Governor's Office and Water Cut to Factory
Residents of Damash village protested against frequent water outages caused by illegal water extraction by a local factory, leading to a water crisis. This situation…
Student Basij Reaction to Dismissal of Political Deputy of the Ministry of Interior; Protest Gathering and Letter Writing
The Student Basij in Tehran protested the dismissal of the political deputy of the Ministry of Interior, sending a letter to the Minister and gathering…
Police FATA Launches Campaign Against Marriage Websites with Over 40 Special Task Forces
Iran's Police FATA has launched a campaign against fraudulent marriage websites, forming over 40 special task forces to combat the issue. This initiative comes amid…
Ambiguity Surrounds the Fate of 'Establishing a Ministry of Commerce'; Minister of 'Industry, Mine and Trade' Opposes, Government Supports
The establishment of a Ministry of Commerce in Iran faces uncertainty due to the opposition of the new Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, despite…
Increase in Water Dispute; Water Transfer Projects Exempted from 'Environmental Assessment'
Iran's government has removed environmental assessments for water transfer projects, raising concerns among activists that these projects are primarily for industrial and agricultural use rather…
A Member of the Legal and Judicial Commission: If the Hijab Bill Is Not Approved, a Flood Will Sweep Us Away
Hossein Ali Haji Deligani, a member of Iran's parliament, warns that the situation regarding hijab enforcement is deteriorating and urges swift action to prevent further…
A Different Perspective on the Destruction of Lake Urmia; Rooted in 'Misinvestment' and 'Government Intervention'
A veteran journalist argues that the destruction of Lake Urmia is primarily due to misinvestment and government price distortion, which has led to the depletion…
Head of Environmental Organization: The Situation of Lake Urmia is Dire
The head of Iran's Environmental Organization has admitted that Lake Urmia is in a dire state, with five million people at risk due to its…
Continued Water Outages in Various Regions of Iran; Residents of Robat Karim Protest
Water outages persist across Iran, prompting protests in Robat Karim and highlighting a broader water crisis affecting multiple regions. The situation is exacerbated by rising…
Mehdi Chamran Responds to Hiring of 'Hijab Guards' by Municipality: It's Not Enough, Police Must Be Involved
Tehran Municipality plans to hire 400 'hijab guards' to enforce mandatory hijab laws in the metro, with a monthly salary significantly higher than the minimum…
Request by Representatives; Making Citizenship More Difficult for Children of Iranian Mothers
A group of Iranian representatives proposed a law to make it more difficult for children of Iranian mothers and foreign fathers to obtain citizenship, requiring…
Despair Over Reviving Lake Urmia; MP: No Hope with 'Imaginary Plans'
A parliamentary member has expressed deep concerns over the revival of Lake Urmia, stating that current water transfer projects are inadequate and that the lake…
Continued Criticism of the 'Hijab and Chastity' Bill; A Lawyer Calls It 'Harmful and Horrific'
The Islamic Consultative Assembly's 'Hijab and Chastity' bill faces significant backlash from legal experts and former lawmakers, who argue it violates human rights and exacerbates…