January 2019
Dutch Prosecutor: No Evidence Found Linking Iranian Government to Ali Motamed's Murder
The Dutch prosecutor has stated that there is currently no evidence linking the Iranian government to the murder of Ali Motamed, despite earlier claims by…
Mike Pence to Represent the U.S. at the Warsaw Summit
The U.S. announced that Vice President Mike Pence will attend the Warsaw Summit focused on Middle East peace, which Iran perceives as an anti-Iran meeting.…
Two Explosions in Zahedan Injure Several Police Officers
Two explosions in Zahedan, Iran, resulted in injuries to police officers, with the Jaish al-Adl group claiming responsibility. The incidents highlight ongoing security challenges in…
Motahari: The Expediency Council Must Accept Responsibility for the Consequences of Not Approving FATF-Related Bills
Ali Motahari, the Vice President of the Iranian Parliament, urged the Expediency Council to approve two crucial FATF-related bills to prevent economic issues. He stated…
The Economic Life Culture After Four Decades of the Islamic Republic's Establishment
The article discusses the complex and fragmented economic culture of Iran four decades after the establishment of the Islamic Republic, highlighting the coexistence of various…
American Citizen Detained in Iran Has 'Cancer Illness'
Michael White, an American citizen imprisoned in Iran, is reported to have a relapsed cancer condition, prompting his mother to call for his release. The…
Member of the Assembly of Experts: No Individual is Absolutely Proposed for Future Leadership
Ahmad Khatami, a member of the Assembly of Experts, stated that no individuals are currently being considered for future leadership in Iran, emphasizing the current…
What Did the Revolution Do with 'Independence'?
The article reflects on the significance of 'independence' as a revolutionary slogan during the 1979 Iranian Revolution and questions whether Iran has truly achieved independence…
Amnesty International Declares 2018 'Year of Shame' for Iran
Amnesty International's report on Iran for 2018 highlights over seven thousand arrests and widespread repression of protests against poverty and corruption, labeling the year as…
Taliban Representatives Meet Again with US Envoy
The Taliban and US representatives met in Qatar despite previous threats to end negotiations. Discussions focused on the withdrawal of international forces from Afghanistan. This…
Imported Cars Stuck in Customs in Iran
The Iranian government allowed the clearance of 13,000 imported cars stuck in customs, but opposition from the Central Bank has stalled the process. This situation…
Amnesty International: Ghalean and Bakhshi at Risk of Torture and Further Mistreatment
Amnesty International has raised alarms over the renewed arrests of activists Sepideh Ghalean and Ismail Bakhshi, who are at risk of torture following their detention…
Israel Claims to Have Attacked Quds Force in Syria
The Israeli army has launched attacks against the Quds Force in Syria, warning Syria against retaliation. This escalation follows a series of mutual missile and…
Israel and Syria Report Mutual Air and Missile Attacks
Israel intercepted a rocket fired from Syria while Syria reported Israeli airstrikes in Damascus. This exchange highlights the ongoing military tensions between Israel and Syria,…
What Happened Between Aref and Mehdi Taj at the VIP of the Asian Cup?
Aref, a well-known singer, was photographed with Mehdi Taj, the president of the Iranian Football Federation, at the Asian Cup, leading to social media backlash.…
The Hidden Culture and Feminism in Iran
The article discusses the ongoing struggle of women in Iran against the authoritarian regime's efforts to suppress feminism and women's rights. Activist Mansoureh Shojaei highlights…
Could the Iranian Satellite Launch Vehicle Target the U.S.?
Iran attempted to launch a satellite, but the effort failed despite initial success in the first two stages. The U.S. criticized the launch as a…
Minister of Communications: The Government is Not Consulted on Filtering
The Iranian Minister of Communications stated that the government is not consulted on internet filtering decisions, amidst calls for increased activity in cyberspace from President…
Iran's Foreign Minister: We Are Not Seeking Conflict and War with the U.S.
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif emphasized that the Islamic Republic is not seeking conflict with the U.S. unless provoked, while criticizing U.S. policies that…
Reza Pahlavi: I Do Not Justify Seeking Financial Aid from Foreign Governments
Reza Pahlavi has publicly distanced himself from an open letter requesting financial support from the U.S. for Iranian opposition groups, stating he does not find…
Zarif's Reaction to Pompeo: America Must Accept That It Has Lost Iran
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticized U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's comments about American intervention leading to chaos, asserting that U.S. actions have…
Faezeh Hashemi: If Miss Marple Were Here, She Could Find a Clue About My Father's Death
Faezeh Hashemi, on the second anniversary of her father Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's death, expressed doubts about the natural cause of his death, suggesting that a…
Rouhani: Hashemi Issued the Command for Operation Karbala-4 and Designed Karbala-5
Hassan Rouhani highlighted Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's pivotal role in issuing the command for Operation Karbala-4 and designing Karbala-5 during the Iran-Iraq War. Rouhani's comments come…
Iran's Prosecutor: If Cyber Space is Not Managed, Our Situation Will Worsen
Iran's Attorney General has warned that without proper management of cyber space, the country's situation will deteriorate, following calls for filtering Instagram due to its…
Netherlands: The Islamic Republic Involved in Planning Two Assassinations on Dutch Soil
The Dutch Foreign Minister accused the Islamic Republic of Iran of planning two assassinations in the Netherlands, leading to potential new sanctions from the EU.…
Why Mahdi Yarahy Attacked Mohsen Chavoshi?
Mahdi Yarahy has responded to controversy surrounding his protest song 'Pare Sang' amid conflicting reports about his ban from singing. He claims his work is…
Why Mahdi Yarahy Attacked Mohsen Chavoshi?
Mahdi Yarahy criticized Mohsen Chavoshi for allegedly insulting Arabs in one of his songs while defending his own protest song against war. This controversy highlights…
Hundreds of Iranians Praise Reza Pahlavi, Call for Trump Administration Support for Iranian Opposition
Hundreds of Iranians have written to Donald Trump, praising Reza Pahlavi as a national symbol and calling for U.S. support for the opposition against the…
Trump: The Islamic Republic Will Be Ready for Negotiation
Donald Trump stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran is not yet ready to negotiate with the U.S. but will be under continued pressure. He…
Approval of Health Minister's Resignation; Budget and Planning Deputy Becomes Acting Minister
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani accepted the resignation of Health Minister Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi due to budget cuts in the health sector and appointed Saeed Namaki…
Judicial Official: A Court Order Has Been Issued for the Filtering of Instagram
A judicial official announced that a court order has been issued to filter Instagram in Iran, citing the failure of previous smart filtering efforts. This…
Falahatpisheh: Iran's Economic Performance in Iraq is Negative Compared to Turkey and Saudi Arabia
Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh criticized Iran's economic performance in Iraq, warning that Turkey and Saudi Arabia are gaining influence in the market. Despite Iraq's reliance on Iranian…