January 2018
Parliament Approves General Budget Proposal for 2018
The Iranian parliament approved the general budget proposal for 2018 after initially voting against it. The budget includes provisions for oil pricing and subsidy adjustments…
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car Production in Iran
Iran Khodro plans to begin production of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars in Iran starting early 2018, with an initial output of about 2,500 units. This marks…
Trump Orders Continued Operation of Guantanamo Detention Facility
President Trump has ordered the continued operation of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, reversing former President Obama's policy to close it. This decision comes during…
Negative Reaction from Russian Duma Official to Khamenei's Advisor's Coalition Proposal
A senior Russian Duma official dismissed a proposal by Khamenei's military advisor for a coalition against the U.S. in Syria, citing existing cooperation between Russia…
Arrest of Former Egyptian General Who Was a Presidential Candidate
Sami Hafez Anan, a former Egyptian military chief and potential presidential candidate, was arrested by security forces on orders from President el-Sisi, who is preparing…
Iranian Officials Express Support for Efforts to Resolve Disputes Between Baghdad and Erbil
Iranian officials have expressed their support for resolving disputes between the Iraqi central government and the Kurdistan Region during meetings with Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani.…
Commemoration of the Founder of the Kelk Magazine
Kelk magazine, a significant Persian literary publication, was founded by Kasra Haj Seyed Javadi, who died last year. The magazine played a crucial role in…
Is Ali Khamenei's Leadership Legal?
Recent videos have surfaced showing the election of Ali Khamenei as the leader of Iran, where he and others stated he was not a source…
Severity of Water Crisis in Khuzestan Province; Several Power Plants May Be Taken Offline
Khuzestan Province is facing an unprecedented water crisis, with warnings that several hydroelectric power plants may be taken offline due to drought conditions. The Iranian…
Donald Trump Cancels His Upcoming Trip to London
Donald Trump has canceled his upcoming trip to London, citing criticism of the new US embassy's location and cost. The British government linked the cancellation…
Several Earthquakes Occur on Thursday in Border Areas of Iran and Iraq
On Thursday, a series of earthquakes, including a significant 5.6 magnitude quake, struck the border regions of Iran and Iraq, particularly affecting Kermanshah and Ilam…
Bani-Sadr on the New Video of the Assembly of Experts Meeting: The Regime Has Lost Its Cohesion
A video from a 1989 Assembly of Experts meeting reveals Ali Khamenei expressing doubts about his leadership suitability. Abolhassan Bani-Sadr argues that the video's release…
New Film Released of Khamenei's Selection as Leader of the Islamic Republic in the Assembly of Experts
A new film reveals the closed session where Ali Khamenei was elected as the temporary leader of Iran after Khomeini's death. Khamenei expressed concerns about…
Will Rouhani's Words Find an Audience?
Hassan Rouhani finally spoke after four days of protests in Iran, but his comments largely ignored the root causes of the unrest and instead focused…
Trump: The US has gained nothing from aid to Pakistan
Donald Trump criticized Pakistan for receiving over $33 billion in US aid without providing adequate cooperation against terrorism. He announced a potential cancellation of $255…