February 2024
US: Elections in Iran are not 'free and fair', the world knows that Iran's political system is 'undemocratic and opaque'
The US State Department has declared that the upcoming elections in Iran are not free or fair, reflecting a broader sentiment among the Iranian populace…
Nahid Taghavi 'Arbitrarily' Returned to Evin Prison
Nahid Taghavi, a 69-year-old dual German-Iranian political prisoner, has been arbitrarily returned to Evin Prison without clear justification after a brief medical leave. Her daughter,…
An American Official: Operational Forces of the Islamic Republic Support Houthi Destructive Actions Inside Yemen
American officials claim that Iranian and Hezbollah operatives are supporting Houthi attacks in Yemen, leading to U.S. and British retaliatory strikes. The situation highlights Iran's…
Israeli Defense Minister: The Islamic Republic and Hamas Plan to Execute 'Phase Two of the October 7 Attack' During Ramadan
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warns that Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas plan to escalate tensions during Ramadan by executing a second phase of their October…
CBS Report on the Cost of Protecting Two Former Trump Advisors Against Potential Threats from the Islamic Republic
CBS reports that the U.S. Secret Service spent over $12 million protecting former Trump advisors John Bolton and Robert O'Brien against potential threats from Iran.…
CENTCOM: Houthi Missile Attack on American Ship Caused No Damage
Houthi rebels launched a missile at an American-operated tanker in the Gulf of Aden, but it missed and caused no damage. This incident highlights ongoing…
Continued Decline of National Currency Value; Dollar Enters 58,000 Toman Channel
The value of the Iranian national currency continues to decline, with the dollar reaching 58,000 tomans. Experts attribute this trend to US Treasury policies and…
White House: US Navy's Preemptive Strikes Against Houthis Were Effective
John Kirby from the White House highlighted the effectiveness of US Navy preemptive strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, which have altered their attack strategies.…
Performance of 'From Desire to Loyalty'; Benafsheh Taherian: Shirin of Nezami Ganjavi is the Best Role Model for Iranian Women
Benafsheh Taherian's one-woman show 'From Desire to Loyalty' presents the epic poem 'Khosrow and Shirin' in a modern, uncensored format, resonating with current struggles of…
A Spanish Politician Claims the Iranian Government is Responsible for an Assassination Attempt on His Life
Alejandro Vidal Cuadras, a Spanish politician, claims the Iranian government was involved in an assassination attempt against him in Madrid. He survived a shooting incident…
Mawlawi Abdulhamid: Political Killings and Executions Have Not Deterred People from Their Demands
Mawlawi Abdulhamid, a prominent Sunni cleric in Zahedan, condemned the ongoing political killings and executions in Iran, asserting that they have not deterred the people's…
Summoning a Civil Activist to the Revolutionary Court in Aliabad Katul on Charges of Propaganda Against the Islamic Republic
Behrouz Izadi Rad, a civil activist, has been summoned to the Revolutionary Court in Iran on charges of propaganda against the Islamic Republic, likely linked…
Houthis Claim to Have Shot Down an 'American Drone'
Houthi militants claim to have shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone near Hodeidah, Yemen, while also attacking a British cargo ship. This incident follows…
Health Alarm for Children; Sevenfold Increase in Chickenpox Cases
A significant increase in chickenpox cases has been reported in Mashhad, with hospitalizations rising sevenfold compared to last year. This alarming trend raises concerns about…
Concerns Raised Over Resident Suicides and Criticism of Health Ministry for Keeping Statistics Confidential
Concerns have been raised regarding the alarming suicide rates among medical residents in Iran, with at least 16 reported suicides in the past year. Criticism…
Fluctuations in the Currency Market Continue; Dollar Enters the 57,000 Toman Channel
The Iranian currency market continues to experience fluctuations, with the dollar reaching 57,150 tomans. Experts attribute these changes to Central Bank policies and external pressures…
Pilgrims to Mecca Will Become 'Hajis' with a 39,000 Toman Dollar
The Iranian government has set the exchange rate for Hajj expenses at 39,000 tomans, raising concerns among critics who argue this creates a significant rent…
Comparison of Military Arsenal of Israel and Hezbollah Amidst Increasing Likelihood of Middle East War Expansion
Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah have escalated, with a recent rocket attack from Lebanon killing an Israeli soldier. Both sides are preparing for potential further…
Meeting on 'Justice for the Victims of the 1988 Massacre'; Javide Rahman Criticizes 'Complete Lack of Accountability' for Human Rights Violators in Iran
Javide Rahman, the UN Special Rapporteur, criticized Iran's lack of accountability for human rights violations during a meeting focused on the 1988 political prisoner massacre.…
Increased Pressure on Independent Lawyers; Mohammad Reza Kargar Pishneh Moghaddam Arrested in Karaj
Mohammad Reza Kargar Pishneh Moghaddam, a lawyer known for defending protesters, was arrested in Karaj without clear charges. This incident reflects the increasing pressure on…
Seizure of Ship Carrying Iranian Weapons for Houthi Militants; CENTCOM Attacks Houthi Positions
The U.S. seized a ship carrying Iranian weapons intended for Houthi militants in Yemen, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region. CENTCOM conducted successful strikes against…
Gradual and Steady Increase in Currency Prices, Dollar Returns Above 56 Thousand Tomans
The dollar's price has risen above 56,000 tomans, experiencing significant fluctuations recently. Experts attribute this to the Central Bank's policies and external pressures, particularly from…
Another Kolber Targeted in Kurdistan; A 20-Year-Old Shot Dead
A 20-year-old Kolber was shot dead by Iranian border forces in Kurdistan, highlighting ongoing violence against Kolbers. Human rights organizations report a significant number of…
Israel: Al Jazeera Palestinian Journalist is a 'Member of Hamas Anti-Tank Missile Unit'
The Israeli army has accused Palestinian journalist Mohammad Samir Wahash of being a Hamas commander and member of its anti-tank missile unit, following the discovery…
Nearly a Year After 'Normalization of Relations'; Saudi Exports to Iran are 'Zero'
Saudi Arabia has not exported any goods to Iran since the normalization of relations, with Iranian exports to Saudi Arabia totaling only $360,000. This situation…
Israel Reports Discovery of Hamas Tunnels Beneath UNRWA Headquarters in Gaza
The Israeli army has discovered Hamas tunnels beneath the UNRWA headquarters in Gaza, leading to the suspension of financial aid from multiple countries. This situation…
The U.S. Targets Several Houthi Unmanned Surface Vessels and Missiles
The U.S. military has targeted Houthi unmanned vessels and missiles in Yemen, citing them as imminent threats to maritime safety. This comes amid increasing Houthi…
Special Prosecutor's Report on Discovery of Classified Documents at Biden's Residence and Office; No Formal Charges Against Him
Special Prosecutor Robert Hur concluded that while Joe Biden 'knowingly and intentionally' took classified documents, there was no criminal intent, thus no formal charges will…
Continued Uncertainty Regarding the Fate of Fathi Mohammad Naqshbandi; Six Months Have Passed Since the Arrest of the Sunni Imam of Rask
Fathi Mohammad Naqshbandi, the Sunni Imam of Rask, has been detained for six months without contact with his family, raising concerns about his well-being. His…
Family of Yekta Fahandaj Saadi to VOA: More than 50 days have passed since her detention
Yekta Fahandaj Saadi, a Baha'i citizen, has been detained for over 50 days in Shiraz, with her family expressing concerns over her well-being and lack…
The Head of 'IRIB' Also Rejects Minimum Wage; Jabali: We Pay Based on Inflation, Not the 20% Legal Increase
Peyman Jabali, the head of IRIB, announced that the organization will not follow the legal budget increase of 20% for wages, opting instead to pay…
US and UK Attacks on Houthi Positions; Islamic Republic Warns About 'Suspicious Spy Vessels'
The US and UK have launched airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, prompting Iran to warn about potential targeting of its suspected spy vessels in…
A U.S. State Department Spokesperson: We Are Aware of the IAEA Director General's Statements on the Slowdown of Uranium Enrichment in Iran
The U.S. State Department acknowledged awareness of the IAEA's comments on Iran's uranium enrichment slowdown but did not link it to U.S. military actions. Rafael…
Leaders of the Global Conference on Religious Freedom to VOA: The Islamic Republic No Longer Has the Support of the People
Leaders of the International Religious Freedom Conference declared that the Islamic Republic of Iran has lost the support of its people, emphasizing the ongoing repression…
Narges Mohammadi Calls for 'Criminalization of Gender Apartheid' by the UN
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner imprisoned in Iran, has called on the UN to recognize gender apartheid as a crime against humanity. In…