March 2017
Arrest of Five Baha'i Citizens in Isfahan
Five Baha'i citizens were arrested in Isfahan, Iran, amid ongoing discrimination and repression against the Baha'i community. The arrests were confirmed by a Baha'i spokesperson,…
Customs Report: For the Second Consecutive Year, Iran's Non-Oil Exports Exceed Imports
Iran's non-oil exports exceeded imports by $246 million for the second consecutive year, with significant increases in both exports and imports. Key trading partners remain…
Iran's Inflation Rate Drops to Single Digits: From Statistics to Reality
The Central Bank of Iran announced a drop in the inflation rate to 9%, marking the first time in 26 years that Iran has a…
Court Confirms Five-Year Prison Sentence for Christian Convert
Ibrahim Firouzi, a Christian convert in Iran, has had his five-year prison sentence confirmed by the appeals court for allegedly disrupting national security. Human rights…
Zolnoor: Rouhani Has No Chance of Winning Votes, People Should Vote for Someone Who Has Experienced Poverty
Mojtaba Zolnoor, a member of the Iranian Parliament, criticized President Rouhani's economic claims and suggested that the public should not vote for him in the…
Iran's Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Insulting the Prophet of Islam
The Iranian Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of Sina Dehghan for allegedly insulting the Prophet Muhammad through social media. Dehghan, who was arrested…
Jawadi Hesar: Public Opinion Should Judge Ahmadinejad in Upcoming Elections
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has criticized Hassan Rouhani in a recent speech, while political analyst Mohammad Sadegh Jawadi Hesar suggests that public opinion should judge Ahmadinejad in…
Head of Iran's Election Headquarters: Number of Candidates for City Council Elections Has Tripled
The number of candidates for the Tehran City Council elections has surpassed 900, with a reported threefold increase in candidates across Iran. The registration process…
Mahdavi Azad: Khamenei has apparently accepted that the next president will be Hassan Rouhani
Ayatollah Khamenei denied interfering in elections but indicated he would oppose anyone challenging the people's vote. Analyst Mahdi Mahdavi Azad noted Khamenei's softer tone, suggesting…
Yahya Al-Ishaq: 45 Million Iranians Are in Economic Hardship
Yahya Al-Ishaq, head of the Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce, reports that 45 million Iranians are facing economic hardship due to a significant decline in per…
News-Making Figure of 1395 Selected by You: Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was named the most newsworthy figure of 1395 by Radio Farda's audience following his death in December. This selection highlights the significant…
Is Corruption Systematic in Iran?
Ali Larijani denies that corruption in Iran is systematic, despite warnings from former MP Ahmad Tavakoli about the prevalence of corruption in government institutions. This…
Ali Larijani: Corruption in the Islamic Republic is not Systematic
Ali Larijani, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, claims that while corruption exists in Iran's administrative system, it is not systematic or organized. This statement…
Perspectives: A Review of the Most Important Political Developments of 2016
In 2016, significant political confrontations occurred within Iran, including the death of key political figure Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and ongoing tensions between President Rouhani and…
The Ceremony Called 'Foolishness'; A Celebration That Became a Battlefield
The Chaharshanbe Suri celebration, once a cherished ancient tradition in Iran, has been condemned by religious leaders and has transformed into a site of conflict…
Central Bank Announces Completion of 'Second List of Major Bank Debtors'
The Central Bank of Iran has prepared a second list of 50 major bank debtors to be submitted to the judiciary amidst rising overdue debts…
Dozens of Human Rights Organizations Call for Extension of UN Special Rapporteur's Mandate on Human Rights in Iran
41 human rights organizations are urging the UN Human Rights Council to extend the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, highlighting…
Retired Population or Unemployed?
The report from the Central Bank of Iran reveals that over 26% of urban households had no employed individuals in 2015, raising questions about unemployment…
Vida Hajabi, Leftist Activist, Passes Away in Paris
Vida Hajabi, a prominent leftist activist and former member of the Iranian People's Fedai Guerrillas, died in Paris at the age of 81. She was…
Federal Prosecutor of New York Says He Was 'Fired' by the President of the United States
Preet Bharara, the federal prosecutor of New York, announced he was fired by President Trump after refusing to resign. Bharara is known for high-profile cases,…
Guardian Council Rejects Salary Cap for Managers Again
The Guardian Council has rejected the Iranian parliament's salary cap for managers set at 24 million tomans, citing concerns over potential brain drain and administrative…
Qazi Askar: Police Officers Accused of Assaulting Two Iranian Teenagers in Saudi Arabia Are Serving Their Sentences
Two Saudi police officers have been sentenced for assaulting two Iranian teenagers at Jeddah airport, leading to heightened tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Iran…
Ahmad Khatami: A Secret Committee is Reviewing Candidates for the Future Leader
Ahmad Khatami announced the formation of a secret committee within the Assembly of Experts to review candidates for the future leader of Iran, with only…
From Religious, Ethnic to Gender Discrimination; Why Do Some Have More 'Rights'?
The article discusses various forms of discrimination in Iran, including gender, religious, and ethnic discrimination, highlighting the legal and societal implications. It raises questions about…
Burial of Two Unknown Martyrs in Pasargad Despite Objections from Cultural Heritage Officials
Two unknown martyrs from the Iran-Iraq war were buried in Pasargad, sparking controversy due to objections from cultural heritage officials. The construction of their memorial…