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February 2025

February 28, 2025

UN Calls for Continuation of Ceasefire in Gaza

The UN Secretary-General has called for the continuation of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, emphasizing the importance of the agreement for the region. The…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 28, 2025

Hiwa Seyfizadeh Arrested During Live Performance; Continuation of Women's Suppression in Iran

Hiwa Seyfizadeh, a 27-year-old Iranian classical music singer, was arrested during a live performance in Tehran as part of the ongoing crackdown on women by…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 28, 2025

Mahdi Yarrahi: Execution of Whipping Sentence Delayed

Mahdi Yarrahi, an Iranian singer, announced that the execution of his 74 lashes sentence has been postponed to March. He has been banned from performing…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 28, 2025
February 27, 2025

Nahid Shirpich's Health Deteriorates Following Hunger Strike by This Imprisoned Mother Seeking Justice

Nahid Shirpich, an imprisoned teacher and mother of a protest victim, is in critical health after a hunger strike protesting her prison conditions. Her daughter,…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 27, 2025

Iran Human Rights Organization: The Islamic Republic Continues Executing Athletes

The Iran Human Rights Organization reported ongoing executions of athletes by the Islamic Republic, highlighting Varisha Moradi's imminent execution. Despite international pressure, the regime continues…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 27, 2025

Amnesty International: The Death Sentence of Sharifeh Mohammadi Should Be Revoked

Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist sentenced to death in Iran. Concerns have been raised over her…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 27, 2025

Israel Attacks Syrian Government Positions; Katz: We Do Not Trust Ahmad al-Shara

Israel has conducted airstrikes against the new Syrian government in response to its military activities near the Israeli border. Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 27, 2025
February 26, 2025

Israeli Foreign Minister: Military Option Against the Islamic Republic Must Be on the Table

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated that military options against Iran's nuclear program must be considered, warning of potential regional destabilization. He emphasized the urgency…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 26, 2025

Freedom House Annual Report: Global Freedom Declines for the Nineteenth Consecutive Year

Freedom House's 2024 report indicates a continued global decline in political freedoms and civil rights for the nineteenth consecutive year, with Iran being among the…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 26, 2025

Israeli Foreign Minister: Military Attack on Iran May Be Necessary

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has stated that military action against Iran may be necessary to prevent it from obtaining nuclear weapons, expressing skepticism about…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 26, 2025
February 24, 2025

Indifference of the Islamic Republic to Teachers' Problems; Protests Continue

Teachers and instructors in Iran are protesting against unfair salary equalization and lack of wage increases, while the government focuses on ideological content in education…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 24, 2025
February 23, 2025

Officials Warn of Potential Devastating Earthquake in Tehran

Iranian officials have issued warnings about the imminent risk of a major earthquake in Tehran, citing expert consensus on the likelihood of a quake exceeding…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 23, 2025

Israeli Fighter Jets Fly Over Beirut During Nasrallah's Funeral

Israeli fighter jets flew over Beirut during the funeral of Hassan Nasrallah, the former Secretary-General of Hezbollah, sending a clear message to the group. The…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 23, 2025
February 22, 2025

Trump: Under My Previous Administration, Iran Was Bankrupt and Had No Money for Hamas and Hezbollah

Donald Trump claimed that Iran was financially incapacitated at the end of his administration, unable to support groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. He criticized the…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 22, 2025

Javier Milei Joins Trump's Tariff Plan at CPAC

Javier Milei, the President of Argentina, announced at CPAC that Argentina will join Trump's reciprocal tariff plan, which could significantly impact Argentina's economy. He emphasized…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 22, 2025

Rubio Praises Trump's Efforts for the Release of Hostages Held by Hamas

Marco Rubio praised Donald Trump's efforts in securing the release of Israeli hostages from Hamas, following the release of six more hostages. The ongoing conflict…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 22, 2025
February 21, 2025

New York Court Finds Salman Rushdie's Attacker Guilty of Attempted Murder

A New York court found Hadi Matar guilty of attempted murder of Salman Rushdie, with sentencing set for April 22. Matar attacked Rushdie in 2022,…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 21, 2025

Hadi Matar Found Guilty in Attack on Salman Rushdie

Hadi Matar has been found guilty of attempting to murder Salman Rushdie during an attack in August 2022. The trial revealed the details of the…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 21, 2025

Sebastian Gorka Criticizes Delivery of 'Billions of Dollars' to the Islamic Republic

Sebastian Gorka criticized the previous U.S. administration for delivering billions to Iran and praised the current administration's counter-terrorism efforts. He emphasized the need to prevent…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 21, 2025
February 20, 2025

Speaker of the House: America Has No Desire to Continue Financial Support for Ukraine

Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the U.S. House, announced that the U.S. has no intention of continuing financial support for Ukraine, praising Trump's efforts to…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 20, 2025

Senator Banks at CPAC: The Era of Exploiting America is Over

Senator Jim Banks spoke at CPAC, declaring the end of America's exploitation and praising Donald Trump's new Republican coalition. He criticized Biden's diversity initiatives and…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 20, 2025

Death of a Political Prisoner with Cancer in Iran After Release from Prison

Anwar Chalashi, a political prisoner in Iran suffering from advanced cancer, died after being released from prison where he was denied medical treatment. His case…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 20, 2025

Third Day of CPAC, the Major Conservative Conference in the U.S.

The CPAC conference in Washington is focusing on conservative strategies, with Donald Trump discussing hostage situations related to Hamas and criticizing the Iranian regime. Key…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 20, 2025

New Statement from Former Female Political Prisoners of Evin Prison; Emphasis on Continuing the Fight Against Repression

Former female political prisoners from Evin Prison have issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to resist government repression and highlighting the ongoing struggle of women…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 20, 2025

Narges Mohammadi's Virtual Speech at the Italian Parliament; The Necessity of Criminalizing Gender Apartheid

Narges Mohammadi addressed the Italian Parliament, advocating for the criminalization of gender apartheid and an end to executions in Iran. She called for international support…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 20, 2025
February 19, 2025

Widespread Protests Over the Murder of a Young Man in Sangsar; Users Blame IRGC's Fatemiyoun

A young man named Maziar Touranian was murdered in Sangsar, allegedly by members of the Fatemiyoun militia linked to the IRGC, leading to widespread protests.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 19, 2025

Manouchehr Valizadeh, Famous Voice Actor of 'Lucky Luke', Passes Away

Manouchehr Valizadeh, a prominent Iranian voice actor known for voicing 'Lucky Luke', has died at 84 after a brief illness. His passing follows that of…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 19, 2025
February 18, 2025

US Navy Rescues Crew of Iranian Ship Sinking

The US Navy rescued seven crew members from the sinking Iranian cargo ship 'MV Shayesteh' in the Persian Gulf. This incident highlights ongoing maritime challenges…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 18, 2025

Prince Reza Pahlavi in Geneva: We Will Not Allow Our Country to Be Fragmented

Prince Reza Pahlavi addressed the Geneva Human Rights Conference, asserting that the Islamic Republic cannot divide Iranians and vowing to fight for a united Iran.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 18, 2025

Tehran's Criminal Court Reports the Arrest of Suspects in the Murder of a Tehran University Student

The Tehran Criminal Court has announced the arrest of two suspects in the murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleqi, a 19-year-old student, who was killed during…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 18, 2025
February 17, 2025

CENTCOM Reports Seizure of Iranian Military Equipment Bound for Houthis

CENTCOM reported that the Yemeni Coast Guard intercepted a shipment of Iranian military equipment intended for the Houthi rebels. Iran's Foreign Ministry denied the allegations,…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 17, 2025

Hashemi Rafsanjani's Daughter: They Said Your Father Would Be Assassinated in a Way That Appears to Be Natural Death

Fatemeh Hashemi Rafsanjani claims that two months before her father's death, he was warned of an impending assassination disguised as a natural death. This raises…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 17, 2025

Fifth Day of Student Protests: 'Each Person a Hijab Enforcer, Not a Single Guard'

Student protests in Iran continue for the fifth day following the murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleqi, a 19-year-old student. Protesters are criticizing the government's neglect…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 17, 2025

Senior Hamas Official Killed in Israeli Attack in Southern Lebanon

The Israeli army killed Mohammad Shaheen, a senior Hamas official in southern Lebanon, accusing him of orchestrating terrorist activities against Israel. This incident highlights ongoing…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 17, 2025

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman: America's Negotiation Claims Cannot Be Taken Seriously

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman dismissed U.S. claims of seriousness regarding negotiations, emphasizing that Iran will continue its peaceful nuclear program. This statement follows recent comments…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 17, 2025
February 16, 2025

Two Senior U.S. Officials: Trump is Very Serious About Preventing Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons

U.S. officials, including National Security Advisor Michael Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasized that President Trump is serious about preventing Iran from acquiring…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 16, 2025

Marco Rubio: The Islamic Republic Shows No Interest in Agreement

Marco Rubio and Michael Waltz emphasize that the Iranian government shows no interest in diplomatic agreements regarding its nuclear program and continues to support terrorism.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 16, 2025

Protesting Students Demand Formation of Truth Commission Regarding the Murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleghi

Students at the University of Tehran are protesting the murder of fellow student Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, demanding a truth commission and accountability for security personnel.…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 16, 2025

Continued Student Protests in Iran; Protesters: We Did Not Sacrifice Lives to Compromise

Student protests in Iran have intensified following the death of Amir Mohammad Khalighi, with students demanding unity and accountability from university officials. The protests highlight…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 16, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State and Israeli Prime Minister Meet in Jerusalem

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem following the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. The…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 16, 2025
February 15, 2025

Trump's Deadline to Hamas Ends; Netanyahu to Hold Security Meeting

Donald Trump's deadline for Hamas to release all hostages has passed, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to convene a security meeting. The U.S. supports Israel's…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 15, 2025

Rubio's Meeting with European Officials; Explicit Condemnation of the Islamic Republic's Actions

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with G7 officials in Munich to discuss the Islamic Republic's destabilizing actions and nuclear non-compliance. The G7 condemned…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 15, 2025
February 14, 2025

Unemployment Rate Among Women in Iran Exceeds That of Men

The unemployment rate for women in Iran is significantly higher than for men, with a national average of 13.7% for women compared to 5.9% for…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 14, 2025
February 13, 2025

US Support for Continued Deployment of Israeli Army in Southern Lebanon

The US supports Israel's continued military presence in southern Lebanon post-ceasefire, contingent on the Lebanese government addressing Hezbollah's influence. The situation is critical as it…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 13, 2025

British Ambassador Meets with Two Detained Citizens in Iran

The British Ambassador in Iran met with two detained British citizens labeled as 'security' suspects by Iranian authorities. The British government has not yet responded…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 13, 2025
February 12, 2025

U.S. Special Envoy: The Islamic Republic Has Taken American Citizens Hostage

Adam Bowler, the U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs, announced the release of hostages by Belarus, including an American journalist. He criticized the Iranian government…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 12, 2025

Levitt: Trump Will Never Allow the Islamic Republic to Access Nuclear Weapons

Caroline Levitt, the White House spokesperson, reiterated that President Trump will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons while expressing a desire to negotiate. Despite…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 12, 2025

Navid Negahban: I'm Happy to Be Part of the Story in Season Two of 'Night Agent'

Navid Negahban expresses his joy in portraying Abbas Mansouri, the Iranian ambassador to the UN, in the second season of Netflix's 'Night Agent'. The series,…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 12, 2025

Salman Rushdie Appears as a Witness in the Trial of His Attacker

Salman Rushdie testified in court against Hadi Matar, who is accused of attacking him at a literary event in New York. Rushdie recounted the details…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 12, 2025

No One Takes Responsibility for Power Outages; Ministry of Oil and Energy in Conflict

The Iranian Ministry of Energy blames gas shortages for recent power outages, while the Ministry of Oil counters that mismanagement of fuel supplies is the…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 12, 2025

American Legislators Honor Iranian-Americans and Designate 'Iranian Heritage Month' in Virginia

Virginia legislators have proposed recognizing March as 'Iranian Heritage Month' starting in 2025, celebrating the contributions of Iranian-Americans. The bill highlights the significant educational and…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 12, 2025

UN Condemns Death of One of Its Staff in Houthi Detention

The UN condemned the death of a Yemeni World Food Programme employee who died while detained by Houthi rebels, calling for an investigation. This incident…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 12, 2025

Lebanon's Prime Minister Calls for Full Government Control Over the Country

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has called for full government control over the country, emphasizing the need for Israeli forces to withdraw from southern Lebanon.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 12, 2025
February 11, 2025

Testimony of Salman Rushdie in Court Against the Man Who Stabbed Him with Intent to Kill

Salman Rushdie testified in court about the 2022 knife attack he suffered, describing the traumatic experience of being stabbed multiple times by Hadi Matar, who…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 11, 2025
February 10, 2025

Achievements of 46 Years of Islamic Rule: Dollar at 95,000 Tomans and Gold Coin at 78 Million

The Iranian rial has sharply declined against the US dollar, reaching 95,000 tomans, while gold prices have also surged, causing instability in the financial markets.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 10, 2025
February 9, 2025

Traffic Police: The Overturned Bus Carrying Kerman Students Was Old

A bus carrying elite students overturned in Kerman, killing six and revealing that the vehicle was old and had technical defects. The incident has sparked…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 9, 2025

Head of Turkish Intelligence in Tehran; Negotiations on Kurdish Parties and the Situation in Syria

The head of Turkey's intelligence agency met with Iranian officials to discuss sensitive issues including the PKK and the situation in Syria. This meeting highlights…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 9, 2025

Donald Trump to 'New York Post': I Prefer to Reach an Agreement Rather Than Bomb Iran

Donald Trump expressed a preference for negotiating a non-nuclear agreement with Iran instead of military action, while Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei rejected any negotiations…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 9, 2025
February 8, 2025

Dollar Reaches 90,000 Tomans; Araqchi: Why Should We Negotiate Again?

The Iranian dollar has reached 90,000 tomans, prompting Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to reject calls for renewed negotiations with the U.S., citing a lack of…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 8, 2025

Weak Legal Structures and Ignorance as Factors in Family Crimes

A six-year-old girl named Niyan died due to sexual abuse and torture, allegedly by her father and stepmother, highlighting severe legal gaps in Iran regarding…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 8, 2025

Double Economic Crisis in Iran for Female Heads of Households

The article highlights the severe economic crisis faced by female heads of households in Iran, exacerbated by low wages, mandatory overtime, and lack of legal…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 8, 2025
February 7, 2025

Schools, Offices, and Stock Markets in Iran Announced Closed on Saturday

On Saturday, February 20, schools, offices, and stock markets across Iran will be closed due to cold weather and snowfall, as well as energy management…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 7, 2025

Netanyahu Invites Johnson for a Visit to Israel: We Will Roll Out the Red Carpet

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to visit Israel, promising a warm welcome. This meeting comes as Netanyahu discusses regional…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 7, 2025

Masih Alinejad Among Attendees of Munich Security Conference

Masih Alinejad has been invited to the Munich Security Conference, where she will address the repression of dissent in Iran. This marks her second consecutive…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 7, 2025

Sexual Abuse of Women in Ambulances; Perpetrators Continue to Work

Reports reveal that ambulance technicians in Iran have sexually assaulted women during transport to hospitals. Despite legal action, the perpetrators continue to work in their…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 7, 2025
February 6, 2025

U.S. Delegation's Visit to Lebanon: Hezbollah's Influence in the New Government Will Not Be Tolerated

A U.S. delegation is visiting Lebanon to assert that Hezbollah's influence in the new government will not be tolerated. The U.S. is pushing for reforms…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 6, 2025

Release of 'Faryad' by Mahour; A Work in Support of the Iranian Freedom Movement

Mahour, an Iranian singer in Norway, released a music video titled 'Faryad' to protest the violent suppression of Iranian protesters and support the freedom movement.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 6, 2025
February 5, 2025

Proposal to Prevent Sale of U.S. Oil Reserves to the Islamic Republic

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation to prohibit the sale of U.S. strategic oil reserves to hostile nations, including the Islamic Republic of…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 5, 2025

Trump's National Security Advisor: We Have Returned to the Effective Policy of 'Maximum Pressure'

Donald Trump has reinstated the 'maximum pressure' policy against Iran, claiming it effectively reduced Iran's oil exports and weakened its economy. National Security Advisor Michael…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 5, 2025

Netanyahu's Meeting with U.S. Vice President and National Security Advisor

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. officials, including Vice President J.D. Vance and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, to discuss various issues, including…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 5, 2025

Environmental Protection Organization Announces Cause of Death for Damavand Leopard as 'Corona'

The Damavand leopard has died, with officials attributing its death to feline coronavirus. This incident raises concerns about wildlife management and health issues in Iran,…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 5, 2025
February 4, 2025

Trump on Possible Israeli Attack on Islamic Republic Positions: Let's See What Happens

Donald Trump discussed the potential for an Israeli attack on Iran during a press conference with Netanyahu, emphasizing Iran's strength under Biden's administration and expressing…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 4, 2025

Trump Issues Order to Resume 'Maximum Pressure' on the Islamic Republic

Donald Trump has signed an order to resume the maximum pressure campaign against Iran, aiming to block its nuclear ambitions and reduce oil exports to…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 4, 2025

Kian Pirfalak's Mother: 'I Have to Close My Son's Memorial Page for Reasons'

Mahmanir Molaei Rad, the mother of Kian Pirfalak, announced she must close her Instagram memorial page for her son due to unspecified reasons, amidst ongoing…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 4, 2025

Tehran Prosecutor's Office Reports Arrest of Two Female Football Spectators

Two female spectators were arrested in Tehran for allegedly engaging in inappropriate behavior during a football match, leading to a legal case against them. Their…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 4, 2025

Trial of Salman Rushdie's Assailant Begins After Two Years

The trial of Hadi Matar, accused of attempting to murder Salman Rushdie, has begun in New York. Matar is charged with terrorism and was allegedly…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 4, 2025

Encouraging Childbearing with Empty Pockets; Ineffective Policies

Iran's declining population growth rate has prompted officials to introduce childbearing incentives, but experts argue these measures are ineffective due to high living costs and…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 4, 2025
February 3, 2025

Mahdi Mahmoudian Transferred to Prison to Serve Eight-Month Sentence

Mahdi Mahmoudian, a political activist, has been transferred to prison to serve an eight-month sentence after a sudden summons. His lawyer claims that the case…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 3, 2025

A Human Rights Organization Reports Increase in Arrests in Iran

A human rights organization reported a 40% increase in arrests in Iran in January 2025 compared to January 2024, with significant numbers of women, children,…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 3, 2025
February 2, 2025

Prevention of Aliyeh Matlabi's Presence in Court Due to Lack of Mandatory Hijab

Aliyeh Matlabi, a journalist, was barred from attending a court session due to not wearing a mandatory hijab. She has previously been summoned multiple times…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 2, 2025
February 1, 2025

Eyal Zamir to Begin Work as Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army Next Month

Eyal Zamir has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army, succeeding Herzi Halevi who resigned after a security failure. Zamir…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 1, 2025

Indian Ministry of External Affairs: Three Indian Citizens Missing After Traveling to Iran

Three Indian businessmen have gone missing in Tehran shortly after arriving for business purposes. The Indian government has sought assistance from Iranian authorities but has…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Feb 1, 2025
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