June 2015
Judiciary Spokesman: We Were Under Pressure in Mehdi Hashemi's Case
Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the Iranian judiciary spokesman, revealed that the judiciary faced various pressures in the case of Mehdi Hashemi, who received a 10-year prison…
Change in Iran's Women's Futsal National Team Coach
Shahnaz Yari has been replaced as the head coach of Iran's women's futsal team, claiming she was not informed of her dismissal and had not…
Head of Anti-Drug Committee: Statistics Manipulation Regarding Number of Addicts Continues
Ali Hashemi, head of the anti-drug committee, criticized the Iranian government's manipulation of addiction statistics, claiming that the number of drug users has significantly increased…
Women Barred Again from Stadiums; The Lock on 'Azadi' Remains Closed
Iran hosted a global sporting event but barred women from attending the stadium, leading to protests and the use of fake press credentials to allow…
Iran: No Agreement with Australia for Mandatory Return of Refugees
An Iranian official denied reports of an agreement with Australia for the forced return of Iranian refugees, stating that any return must be voluntary. This…
Decline of Dry Tea Production in Iran
Iran's dry tea production has significantly declined, with a 16% drop in quantity compared to last year and only 13,000 tons produced domestically against a…
Proposal to Amend a Resolution to Prevent Police Interference in Concerts
Iran's Minister of Culture announced plans to amend a resolution that allows police interference in concert cancellations, following recent incidents where several concerts were canceled…
Iran's Position in Global Foreign Trade
Iran's foreign trade is underutilized, with only 40 billion dollars in exports from a potential of 100 billion. The economy remains heavily reliant on oil…
Minister of Culture: The Problem with Some Concerts is the 'Audience'
Iran's Minister of Culture has stated that the audience is often the problem behind the cancellation of concerts, despite President Rouhani advocating for people's happiness…
Officials with Classified Information Are Not Allowed to Use Smartphones
Gholamreza Jalali announced that Iranian officials with classified information are prohibited from using smartphones due to security concerns. A guideline is being prepared for this…
World Day Against Child Labor
June 12 marks the World Day Against Child Labor, highlighting the plight of millions of children forced to work instead of attending school. In Iran,…
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf: There Are 600,000 'Wealthy Households' in Tehran
Tehran's mayor, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, claims there are 600,000 wealthy households in Tehran, contrasting with only 200,000 truly needy households. This statement raises concerns about…
Four Buyers for Evin; Tehran's Main Prison to Move Outside the City
The Iranian Prisons Organization is considering relocating Evin Prison outside of Tehran, with interest from multiple buyers including the municipality. Mayor Qalibaf has indicated that…
Ahmadinejad's Office: The Responsibility for Hamid Baghaei's Health Lies with the Judiciary
Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has defended his detained former deputy Hamid Baghaei, claiming that the judiciary is responsible for his health and alleging that Baghaei…
Ahmad Tavakoli: The Court Sentenced Me to Six Months of Imprisonment
Ahmad Tavakoli, a conservative MP, has been sentenced to six months in prison for publishing public comments criticizing officials, but the sentence is suspended for…
Wildfires in the forests of Ilam and Mazandaran provinces have been contained
Wildfires in the forests of Ilam and Mazandaran provinces in Iran have been contained after burning significant areas. The fires were attributed to carelessness by…
Iran's Health and Science Ministries Launch Campaigns Against AIDS
Iran's Health Ministry is launching campaigns to combat the rising rates of AIDS, particularly among women and younger populations. The Ministry has signed an agreement…
Iranians Spend an Average of 9 Hours Daily on Social Media
Iranians are reported to spend an average of 9 hours daily on social media, particularly Facebook, despite the platforms being filtered in the country. This…
Consensus on Maintaining Production Ceiling Announced Ahead of OPEC Meeting
Ahead of the 167th OPEC meeting, members have reached a consensus to maintain the current production ceiling despite some improvements in global oil demand and…