May 2023
IAEA: Only a Portion of Monitoring Equipment Installed at Iran's Nuclear Facilities
The IAEA reported that only a small portion of monitoring equipment has been reinstalled at Iran's nuclear facilities, while uranium enrichment levels continue to rise.…
Iran's Hamideh Ismailnejad Breaks Women's 100 Meter Record; Wins Championship in Erzurum
Hamideh Ismailnejad has broken the national record for the women's 100 meters in Iran, achieving a time of 11.43 seconds at an international competition in…
Zelensky Sends '50-Year Sanctions Against Iran' Bill to Ukrainian Parliament
Ukrainian President Zelensky has proposed a bill to impose 50 years of sanctions on Iran in response to alleged arms supplies to Russia. This legislation…
European Trade Union Confederation Criticizes the Islamic Republic's Treatment of Workers
The European Trade Union Confederation criticized the Islamic Republic's treatment of workers at its recent congress in Berlin, calling for the release of imprisoned labor…
The U.S. Condemns the Appointment of the Islamic Republic to Head the Social Forum of the Human Rights Council
The U.S. condemned the appointment of Iran's ambassador to head the UN Human Rights Council's Social Forum, calling it a severe undermining of the Council's…
Death Sentences for Two Defendants in Shahcheragh Attack Confirmed
The Supreme Court of Iran confirmed the death sentences for two defendants involved in the Shahcheragh shrine attack, which resulted in 13 deaths last year.…
Senator Jim Risch: The Position of the Islamic Republic as a 'Detestable Element' in the Global Community is Being Established
Senator Jim Risch condemned the recent executions of protesters in Iran, asserting that they solidify the Islamic Republic's status as a detestable entity globally. He…
Shamkhani Set to Resign; Nournews Reports Ali Shamkhani's Withdrawal from the Council Secretary Position
Ali Shamkhani is expected to resign from his position as Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, as reported by Nournews, following the publication of…
Unprecedented Opposition of Iranians Inside the Country Against the Death Penalty: "I Oppose the Death Penalty with My Real and Specific Identity"
In response to the recent executions of protesters in Iran, civil activists and lawyers have publicly opposed the death penalty using their real identities on…
Taliban: We Reached an Agreement with the Islamic Republic to Halt the Execution of 200 Afghans
The Taliban announced an agreement with Iran to halt the execution of 200 Afghan prisoners sentenced to death, claiming the death penalty does not fit…
Inauguration of the First Border Market between Iran and Pakistan
The first border market between Iran and Pakistan was inaugurated in Pishin, Balochistan, aimed at enhancing trade relations. Both leaders emphasized improving security along the…
Putin at the Signing Ceremony of the Rasht-Astara Railway Contract: Competing with the Suez Canal
Vladimir Putin and Ebrahim Raisi participated in a video conference to sign a contract for the Rasht-Astara railway, part of the International North-South Transport Corridor,…
Iran Summons Iraqi Ambassador Over Presence of Kurdish Opponents at Ceremony in Kurdistan Region
Iran has summoned the Iraqi ambassador to protest the presence of Kurdish opposition groups at a ceremony in the Kurdistan region, which Iran views as…
Security Response to Labor Demands; 8 Arrested for 'Leading' Strikes in South Pars
Eight individuals have been arrested in Bushehr for allegedly leading organized labor strikes in the South Pars region, which officials claim are linked to foreign…
Benjamin Brier's Family Embraced Him 'After Three Hellish Years'
Benjamin Brier, a French citizen imprisoned in Iran for three years, was reunited with his family, who expressed concern over his weakened state. His family…
Human Rights Watch Condemns Increase in Executions in Iran and Calls for Global Action
Human Rights Watch condemned the increase in executions in Iran, noting over 60 executions since last month, including an Iranian-Swedish citizen. The organization criticized the…
12 Human Rights Organizations Express Regret Over Appointment of Iranian Ambassador as President of the 2023 Social Forum
Twelve international human rights organizations have expressed deep concern over the appointment of Ali Bahraini, Iran's UN ambassador, as President of the 2023 Social Forum.…
German Prosecutors Charge Iranian-German Citizen with Attempting to Burn Down Synagogue
German prosecutors have charged an Iranian-German citizen with attempting to burn down a synagogue under orders from the Iranian government. This incident highlights ongoing concerns…
Introduction of Riyadh's Ambassador in Tehran Concurrent with the Visit of the Islamic Republic's Minister of Economy to Saudi Arabia
The Iranian Minister of Economy visited Saudi Arabia for the first time since the resumption of relations, coinciding with Riyadh's introduction of its ambassador in…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Execution Statistics in Iran are 'Horrific'
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, condemned the high rate of executions in Iran, calling the statistics 'horrific' and urging the government…
Teachers' Protests Held in 22 Cities; Strikes by Railway Workers in Kerman and Employees of Behesht Zahra
Teachers in Iran organized protests in 22 cities against student poisonings and demanded better working conditions, while railway workers in Kerman and municipal workers in…
Dozens of Diplomats Urge Biden to End Diplomacy with Iran
Dozens of former U.S. diplomats have urged President Biden to end diplomatic efforts with Iran, calling for a return to the 'maximum pressure' campaign initiated…
The U.S. Plans to Send More Drones to the Middle East to Counter Iran's Threats
The U.S. plans to double its drone presence in the Middle East to counter Iranian threats and enhance maritime security. This move follows recent Iranian…
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Calls for Referral of Iran's Case to International Criminal Court
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has recommended that the Biden administration classify Iran as a 'country of particular concern' due to severe repression…