October 2023
Nasrin Sotoudeh Calls for Immediate Release of Tomaj Salehi and All Political Prisoners
Nasrin Sotoudeh has called for the immediate release of jailed rapper Tomaj Salehi and all political prisoners in Iran, highlighting the oppressive conditions faced by…
Abdol Fazl Ghadiani: Khamenei is Responsible for the Murder of Armita Garavand
Abdol Fazl Ghadiani accuses Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei of being responsible for the murder of 16-year-old Armita Garavand, who fell into a coma after an…
Continued Pressure from the Islamic Republic on Families of Protesters; Extension of Detention for Fatemeh Sepehri's Brothers
The Iranian judiciary has extended the detention of Mohammad Hossein and Hossein Sepehri, brothers of political prisoner Fatemeh Sepehri, who has been imprisoned for over…
Continued Bread Crisis; Denial of Price Increase and Closure of Bakeries in the Capital
The bread crisis in Tehran has escalated with rising prices and government denials of these increases. Governor Ahmad Qayoumi has closed bakeries for violations while…
The 'Cash Handout' Policy for Population Growth Hits a Dead End; 'Childbearing' Loans Become Unattainable
Iran's policies to encourage population growth through financial incentives have proven ineffective, as the special housing loans for childbearing require unattainable salaries. Despite government efforts…
Statistical Account of Gender Discrimination; Women's Unemployment Twice That of Men
A recent report reveals that women's unemployment in Iran is twice that of men, with female graduates making up a significant portion of the unemployed.…
Is Israel's Iron Dome Air Defense System Infallible?
The Iron Dome has intercepted thousands of rockets from Hamas in the ongoing conflict, which poses a significant challenge to Israel. The conflict has escalated…
Israel Targets Hamas Positions in Northern Gaza and Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon
Israel's military targeted Hamas positions in Gaza and Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, resulting in the death of a key Hamas commander. This escalation occurs amid…
Released Israeli Hostage: They Said They Believe in the Quran and Would Not Harm Us
Yochavit Lifshitz, an 85-year-old Israeli woman recently released from Hamas captivity, described her ordeal and criticized the Israeli army for failing to protect against the…
Iran Ready to Assist in Russian Gas Sales Amid 30% Budget Deficit
Iran is preparing to help Russia sell gas amid a significant budget deficit of 30% due to unmet oil revenues. This move comes as Russia…
Israeli Army Attacks 400 Targets in Gaza
The Israeli army has launched extensive attacks on over 400 targets in Gaza, claiming to have killed several Hamas commanders. This escalation has resulted in…
Iran Human Rights Organization: Execution of Three Prisoners in Shiraz Central Prison
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported the execution of three prisoners in Shiraz for drug-related offenses. This incident highlights the ongoing trend of increasing executions…
Images of Hamas Attack on Israeli Civilians Displayed; Khaled Mashal Claims Civilians Were Not the Target
The Israeli army showcased footage from Hamas attacks, emphasizing the violence inflicted on civilians, while Hamas leaders denied targeting civilians. This ongoing conflict has resulted…
Exclusive | Description of the Situation of Several Political Prisoners; Saeed Ahmadi Deljou: Our Judge is You, the People
Saeed Ahmadi Deljou, a political activist and former prisoner, describes the dire conditions of political prisoners in Evin Prison and highlights the unjust treatment of…
Strengthening Ideology in Education; Prayer Time Mandatory in All Schools in Iran
The Iranian Minister of Education has mandated prayer time in all schools to strengthen the culture of prayer, aligning with the Supreme Leader's directives. This…
Netanyahu: Hezbollah's Entry into War Would Be the Group's Biggest Mistake
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Hezbollah that entering the war would be a grave mistake, recalling the devastating consequences of the previous Lebanon War. As…
The Expediency Discernment Council Deems Two Articles of the 'Hijab and Chastity' Bill Contrary to System Policies
The Expediency Discernment Council has rejected two articles of the 'Chastity and Hijab' bill due to ambiguities in definitions that contradict the system's policies. The…
Dual Citizens Have No Hope of Leaving Gaza
Dual citizens, including Palestinian-Americans, are stranded at the Rafah border crossing in Gaza, awaiting permission to leave as humanitarian conditions worsen. Despite temporary openings for…
UN Secretary-General: Hamas Attack Does Not Justify Collective Punishment of Palestinians by Israel
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Hamas's attack on Israel, stating it does not justify collective punishment of Palestinians. He emphasized the need for civilian protection…
Hamas Fires Rockets at 10 Cities in Central and Southern Israel
Hamas launched rockets at over 10 cities in Israel, mostly intercepted by the Iron Dome. This attack followed the arrival of humanitarian aid in Gaza…
Lebanon Calls for 48-Hour Ceasefire; Israel Issues Evacuation Order for Border City
Lebanon's Foreign Minister has called for a 48-hour ceasefire amid escalating tensions with Israel, which has issued evacuation orders for border cities. The situation is…
Lebanese Civilian Killed in Crossfire Between Israel and Hezbollah
A Lebanese civilian was killed during a crossfire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah near the border. This incident is part of ongoing tensions following the…
Parents of Mahsa Amini React to Sakharov Prize Award: 'It is a Sign of the Esteem of Iranian Women'
Mahsa Amini's parents expressed pride and joy over her posthumous recognition with the Sakharov Prize for her role in the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement. They…
Fire Exchange Between Israel and Hezbollah Intensified
The exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated, with Hezbollah launching multiple attacks on Israeli military positions. This situation raises concerns among residents…
Fariba Adelkhah, Iranian-French Researcher, Returns to France
Fariba Adelkhah, an Iranian-French researcher imprisoned in Iran since 2019, has returned to France after being barred from leaving despite her release. Her case drew…
Research Report: Statistics Confirm Increasing Trend of Doctors' Immigration from Iran
A report confirms a significant increase in the immigration of doctors from Iran, with over 6,500 leaving this year alone. The trend is attributed to…
Fatemeh Sepehri Condemns Hamas Attack: The Iranian People Stand with the Israeli People
Fatemeh Sepehri, a political prisoner, condemned the Hamas attack on Israel and stated that the Iranian people support Israel. She criticized the Iranian regime for…
Israel Reports Attack on Infiltrating Militants from Lebanese Territory
Israel has reported targeting militants attempting to cross from Lebanon, while Hezbollah claims to have fired rockets at Israeli positions. The situation escalated with the…
Joe Biden Discusses with Families of Missing Americans in Hamas Attacks
President Biden spoke with families of 14 missing Americans due to Hamas attacks, assuring them of U.S. efforts for their return. The White House confirmed…
Palestinians' Attempt for Armed Infiltration into Israeli Territory from Lebanon; Israel Bombards Lebanese Army Observation Post
Israeli forces bombarded a Lebanese Army observation post in response to suspected Palestinian armed infiltration attempts from Lebanon into Israel. This incident follows a recent…
Mawlawi Abdolhamid: The slogan of destroying Israel is useless; two nations must live side by side
Mawlawi Abdolhamid, a Sunni cleric, called for peace between Israelis and Palestinians, emphasizing that both sides cannot eliminate each other and should coexist. His remarks…
U.S. Law Enforcement Agencies Increase Security Measures Amid Anti-Semitic Threats
U.S. law enforcement has ramped up security around Jewish communities in response to online threats from Hamas supporters. This comes amid ongoing tensions related to…
Fatemeh Sepahri Demands Official Apology from Islamic Republic Officials and the Release of Her Brothers
Fatemeh Sepahri, a political prisoner in Iran, demands the unconditional release of her brothers and an official apology from the government as a condition for…
Iranian-Supported Iraqi Militia Threatens U.S. Amid Gaza Conflict
The leader of an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia has threatened to attack U.S. bases if America intervenes in the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel. This…
Death of 6 Infants at Hajar Hospital in Shahrekord; Relevant Officials Summoned
Six infants died at Hajar Hospital in Shahrekord, prompting a special investigation and the summoning of hospital officials. The rising negligence in Iranian hospitals is…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Condemns Mass Killing in Israel by Hamas
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned the mass killings by Hamas in Israel and criticized Israel's complete siege of Gaza, worsening the humanitarian…
Israel Regains 'Control' of Gaza Border; 1500 Hamas Fighters Killed
Israel has regained control of its border with Gaza after a major attack by Hamas, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. Approximately 1,500 Hamas…
UN: About 200,000 People Displaced in Gaza
The UN reports that nearly 200,000 people have been displaced in Gaza due to ongoing conflicts between Hamas and Israel, which escalated after recent attacks…
Exclusive; Lawyer of Fatemeh Sepehri Calls for Suspension of Sentence for This Political Prisoner
Fatemeh Sepehri's lawyer has called for her release after she was transferred back to prison just a week after open-heart surgery, citing inadequate medical care…
Macron: Iranian Officials' Praise for Hamas is 'Unacceptable'
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Iranian officials' praise for Hamas's attacks on Israel as unacceptable and stated that France is investigating Iran's potential direct involvement.…
Expansion of the Battlefield to Southern Lebanon; Hezbollah Reports the Death of Three Members
Hezbollah reported the death of three members during an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon, which prompted retaliatory missile fire towards Israel. The ongoing conflict has…
Shirin Ebadi Calls for Immediate Release of Imprisoned Lawyer Mohammad Najafi
Shirin Ebadi has called for the immediate release of imprisoned lawyer Mohammad Najafi, criticizing the Iranian government's actions against him and other independent lawyers. Najafi…
Hojjat Badaghi Summoned for 'Serving Prison Sentence' to the Culture and Media Prosecutor's Office
Hojjat Badaghi, an Iranian writer and poet, has been summoned to serve a prison sentence, raising concerns about his safety and that of his family.…
The Documentary Series 'Beckham' to Premiere on Netflix
David Beckham's documentary series 'Beckham' premiered on Netflix, showcasing his journey from a humble background to a global sports icon. The series aims to evoke…
US Reaction to Khamenei's Stance on Arab Countries Normalizing Relations with Israel: We Don't Care
The US State Department dismissed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's criticism of Arab countries normalizing relations with Israel, emphasizing the potential positive impact of such…
Reactions to 'Offensive' Remarks by IRIB Host Regarding Ferdows Kaviani's Zoroastrianism
Reactions have emerged following offensive comments made by an IRIB host about the Zoroastrian identity of Ferdows Kaviani, an Iranian actor who recently passed away.…
Tensions Over the Murder of Sikh Leader in Vancouver; India Issues Ultimatum to '41 Canadian Diplomats'
Tensions have risen between India and Canada following accusations that India was involved in the murder of Sikh leader Hardip Singh Nijjar in Vancouver. India…
Food Crisis in Iran; Minister of Agriculture Proposes Establishment of 'Supreme Food Security Council'
Iran's Minister of Agriculture proposed the establishment of a 'Supreme Food Security Council' amid a food crisis and soaring prices. The country faces crippling inflation,…