January 2017
Head of the Court of Audit: Astronomical Salaries Returned to the Treasury
The head of Iran's Court of Audit announced that 397 individuals returned a total of 23.3 billion tomans in unconventional salaries to the government treasury.…
Plasco Incident; Recovery of Two Firefighters' Bodies on the Morning of the Eighth Day
On Thursday, rescue teams recovered the bodies of two firefighters from the Plasco building collapse, bringing the death toll to 15, including 13 firefighters. The…
Plasco, Day Seven: 'Hope of Finding the Bodies of the Victims is Diminishing'
On the seventh day of search operations at the Plasco building collapse site, hopes of finding victims' bodies are fading due to high temperatures and…
35% of Tehran's Children Suffer from Coughing, Wheezing, and Shortness of Breath
A recent study reveals that over 35% of children in Tehran experience respiratory issues, with asthma prevalence rising significantly in Iran, attributed mainly to air…
Plasco, Day Six: 'Debris Removal Will Be Completed in Two Days'
The Plasco building in Tehran collapsed six days ago due to a fire, and debris removal is expected to be completed in two days. So…
Half of the Plasco Rubble Has Been Removed
Rescue efforts at the Plasco building site continue as half of the rubble has been cleared, with ongoing searches for trapped individuals. The mayor of…
One Day After the Fire at Plasco; One Firefighter Dead, '20 to 25' Firefighters Trapped Under Rubble
A fire at the Plasco building in Tehran has resulted in its collapse, trapping 20 to 25 firefighters under the rubble, with one confirmed dead.…
Representative of Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran is not willing to boycott this year's Hajj
Iran's representative for Hajj affairs stated that the country will not boycott this year's Hajj despite Saudi Arabia's rejection of its conditions. Negotiations are set…
Six Killed in Attack by 'Repeat Offender' in Arak
A shooting in Arak resulted in six deaths, including a police officer, and several injuries. The assailants were reportedly a repeat offender and his accomplice,…
Rouhani's Assistant: Ethnic Factions Will Not Help Solve Ethnic Issues
Ali Yunusi, an advisor to President Rouhani, argues that ethnic factions in the Iranian parliament will not resolve ethnic issues, emphasizing that local demands are…
Cause of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's Death Announced as 'Cardiac Arrest'
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, a key figure in Iran's Islamic Republic, died from cardiac arrest, with reports indicating a lack of medical support at the time…
Air Pollution Forces Closure of Elementary Schools in Tehran Again
Elementary and preschool schools in Tehran will be closed on Sunday due to severe air pollution, following a decision by the Tehran Air Pollution Emergency…
A Labor Activist: Workers' Salaries Run Out in the First Week
Labor activist Hadi Aboui warns that workers' salaries are depleted within the first week of the month due to insufficient wage increases. The minimum wage…
Minister of Communications: I have discussed the filtering of 'Clash of Clans' with the President
The Iranian Minister of Communications has discussed the filtering of 'Clash of Clans' with the President, expressing hope for a quick resolution. The game was…