April 2016
Second Round of Parliamentary Elections; Verbal Tensions Between Conservatives and Reformists
As the second round of parliamentary elections approaches, tensions between conservatives and reformists are escalating, particularly regarding the reformist 'Hope List.' Former President Khatami has…
Abbas Kiarostami Discharged from Hospital
Abbas Kiarostami, the acclaimed Iranian filmmaker, has been discharged from a Tehran hospital after 50 days of treatment for gastrointestinal issues. Although he is home,…
The Painting Major Will Not Be Removed from Vocational School Curriculum
The Iranian Ministry of Culture has confirmed that the Painting major will remain in vocational school curricula following protests from artists against its proposed removal.…
Parliament's Involvement in the Case of Domestic Torture of Azam and Her Daughters in Mashhad
The Iranian parliament is addressing the case of Azam, a woman who was tortured for 21 days by her husband along with her two daughters…
Ejei: The Police's Unseen Patrols Are Correct, But Their Method Is Debatable
Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the spokesperson for Iran's judiciary, acknowledged the police's initiative to address visible crimes through unseen patrols but criticized their methods and the…
The 'Wall of Kindness' Has Arrived in Italy
Students in Rome have created a 'Wall of Kindness' to help those in need, inspired by a similar initiative in Iran. This movement allows people…
Tehran Governorate: We Have No Information on the Scope of the Covert Patrols
The Tehran Governorate has expressed concerns over the police's new covert patrols aimed at enforcing moral security, stating there has been no coordination with them.…
Rohani Refers to Unseen Patrols: Human Dignity Precedes Religion
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani emphasized the importance of human dignity over religious mandates while addressing the implementation of moral security patrols in Tehran. His comments…
Cancellation of Minoo Khalighi's Votes; Ministry of Interior: Not All Issues Should Be Politicized
The Iranian Ministry of Interior is facing backlash over the cancellation of Minoo Khalighi's election votes, with calls for a calm resolution rather than politicization.…
Police Disperses Gathering to Commemorate Setayesh Ghoreishi
The Iranian police dispersed a gathering intended to commemorate Setayesh Ghoreishi, a six-year-old Afghan girl murdered by a neighbor. Participants attempted to light candles in…
Ministry of Culture Pursues Removal of 'For Sunni' Phrase from Non-Dogmatic Books
The Iranian Ministry of Culture is addressing the request from Kurdish publishers to remove the phrase 'For Sunni' from their books, replacing it with 'Based…
Government: Over Seven Million More Will No Longer Receive Cash Subsidies
The Iranian government announced that over seven million individuals will lose their cash subsidies due to a parliamentary decision to cut subsidies for the wealthiest…
The Poet of 'Sultan of Hearts' in Hospital Due to Illness
Mohammad Ali Shirazi, a renowned Iranian poet and songwriter, is hospitalized due to lung and gastrointestinal illnesses. His contributions to Iranian music include many popular…
Soraya Hekmat, Actress of Cinema and Television, Passes Away
Soraya Hekmat, a well-known Iranian actress, passed away at the age of 62 after suffering from severe financial difficulties and health issues. Her death highlights…
Atomic Energy Organization Responds to Conservative Newspaper Report: 'Unrealistic'
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran refuted claims made by the conservative newspaper Vatan-e-Emruz regarding the high value of uranium ore from the Saghand mine,…