March 2016
Iran's Minister of Energy: We Will Desalinate Persian Gulf Water and Transfer It to the Central Plateau
Iran's Minister of Energy announced a plan to desalinate water from the Persian Gulf and transfer it to 17 provinces in the central plateau, aiming…
Why Hassan Rouhani's Trip to Austria Was Canceled
Hassan Rouhani's trip to Austria was canceled due to security concerns, as stated by both the Iranian and Austrian presidencies. This cancellation raises questions about…
Kiarostami Discharged from Hospital
Abbas Kiarostami, the renowned Iranian filmmaker, has been discharged from the hospital after treatment for gastrointestinal issues, despite earlier reports of a cancer diagnosis. Fereydoun…
Five O'Clock with Kambez Hosseini-150
The radio program 'At Five O'Clock' discusses current events in Iran, including the implications of U.S. President Trump's statements on Iran and the recent death…
The Nobel Academy Condemns Salman Rushdie's Death Fatwa After 27 Years
The Royal Swedish Academy has condemned the 1989 death fatwa against Salman Rushdie, issued by Ayatollah Khomeini, after 27 years of silence. This condemnation highlights…
Isfahan Governor Calls for Explanation Regarding Invalidated Votes of Third Elected Member of Parliament
The governor of Isfahan announced that the Guardian Council has invalidated the votes of Mino Khaleghi, the third elected member of parliament from Isfahan. Khaleghi,…
Biden: We are monitoring Iran's nuclear activities like a hawk
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden emphasized that the U.S. is closely monitoring Iran's nuclear activities to ensure compliance with the nuclear deal, asserting that Iran…
News-Making Figure of 2015 Selected by You: Mohammad Javad Zarif
Mohammad Javad Zarif has been named the most news-making figure of 2015 by Radio Farda's audience for the third year in a row. He received…
Ahmad Shahid's Report to the UN Human Rights Council on Iran
Ahmad Shahid presented a report on Iran's human rights situation at the UN, highlighting both positive legal changes and concerns over high execution rates, particularly…
Salehi: I Learned via Text Message That I Had Been Appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ali Akbar Salehi recounted how he unexpectedly learned of his appointment as Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs via text message while preparing for a speech.…
Rouhani's Government Sends Two-Month Budget Bill for 1395 to Parliament
The Iranian government has submitted a two-month budget bill for 1395 to parliament due to delays in the annual budget approval process. This move is…
Establishment of the 'Agency Safeguards Verification Office' for Iran
The IAEA has established a new office dedicated to verifying Iran's nuclear commitments as part of the JCPOA. Yukiya Amano emphasized the importance of Iran…
Rouhani: Regional Issues Have Not Disrupted Tehran-Ankara Relations
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu met to discuss strengthening bilateral relations despite regional tensions. Both leaders emphasized the importance of…
Ahmad Davutoğlu, Prime Minister of Turkey, Arrives in Tehran
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmad Davutoğlu visited Tehran to discuss economic cooperation and regional issues, including the Syrian crisis, amidst ongoing tensions between Turkey and Iran…
Five O'Clock with Kambez Hosseini-147
The radio program 'At Five O'Clock' discusses various political issues in Iran, including the implications of U.S. President Trump's statements on Iran and the potential…
Australia Lifts Some Sanctions Against Iran
Australia has lifted some economic sanctions against Iran after receiving UN confirmation of Iran's compliance with the JCPOA. This decision allows Australian traders to engage…
80% of People Cannot Afford Private Hospitals
Nejatollah Ebrahimiann, spokesman for the Guardian Council, criticized the council's handling of candidate disqualifications, expressing dissatisfaction with the process and highlighting the significant number of…