November 2016
Mahmoud Abbas Remains Leader of Fatah Movement
Mahmoud Abbas has been re-elected as the leader of the Fatah movement during its congress in Ramallah, marking his continued leadership despite declining popularity and…
Initial Agreements Between Russia and Iran to Abolish Group Tourism Visa Requirements
Russia and Iran have reached preliminary agreements to abolish group tourism visa requirements, with plans for further discussions in the coming months. This initiative aims…
The Death Toll from the Train Collision in Semnan Reaches 36
A tragic train collision in Semnan, Iran, has resulted in at least 36 deaths and numerous injuries, with conflicting reports on the exact number of…
40 Days of Uncertainty for Mohammad Ali Taheri
Mohammad Ali Taheri, a political prisoner and founder of 'Erfan Halqeh', has been without news for 40 days. His supporters continue to demand his release…
Keyvan Karimi, Iranian Documentarian, Transferred to Evin Prison to Serve Sentence
Keyvan Karimi, an Iranian documentarian, has been transferred to Evin Prison to serve a one-year sentence and receive 223 lashes for charges related to a…
Death of Over Five Thousand Birds Due to H5N8 Avian Influenza Around Tehran
Iran has reported the death of over 5,600 birds due to the H5N8 avian influenza virus around Tehran, prompting investigations into the outbreak. The Ministry…
Former Advisor to Iran's UN Mission Accepts Charges in US Federal Court
Ahmad Sheikhzadeh, a former advisor to Iran's UN mission, accepted charges related to false tax statements and conspiracy to violate US sanctions. He faces a…
Saad Hariri: One Person Has Complicated Government Formation in Lebanon
Saad Hariri, newly appointed Prime Minister of Lebanon, faces significant obstacles in forming a government due to complications caused by an unnamed individual. The political…
Javanfekr: Ahmadinejad's Trip to Khuzestan is Not Political or Propagandistic
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's media advisor claims his upcoming trip to Khuzestan is not politically motivated, despite media speculation. Ahmadinejad aims to participate in Arbaeen programs and…
Fire in the Mazanabad Forests; 'Human Resources Unable to Extinguish the Fire'
A significant fire continues to burn in the Mazanabad forests of Iran, with officials stating that human resources are insufficient to extinguish it. The fire…
The Prosecutor of Amol Reports the Discovery of a Baby Trafficking Network in the City
The prosecutor of Amol has uncovered a baby trafficking network, leading to the arrest of six individuals, including a government official. The network engaged in…
Death of IRIB Journalist Coincides with Syrian Forces' Advance in Western Aleppo
Mohsen Khazaei, an Iranian journalist, was killed while reporting in Aleppo as Syrian government forces made significant territorial gains against opposition fighters. The incident highlights…
Highest Unemployment Rate in 16 Recent Quarters; Unemployment Reaches 12.7%
Iran's unemployment rate has reached 12.7%, the highest in 16 quarters, with over 1.2 million job seekers. President Rouhani acknowledges the need to end internal…
Israeli Right-Wing Parties Welcome and Express Satisfaction with Trump's Victory
Israeli right-wing leaders express satisfaction with Donald Trump's election victory, viewing it as an opportunity to halt Palestinian statehood efforts and expand settlement construction. This…
Motahari: The Leader's Opinion is to Continue House Arrest, Other Officials Do Not Intervene
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, stated that the continuation of house arrest for opposition leaders is based on the Supreme Leader's opinion,…
A Member of Parliament: Foreign Students in Iran Have Very Weak Academic Foundations
Karen Khanlari, a member of the Iranian Parliament, criticized the academic foundations of 21,000 foreign students in Iran, claiming they come from 'very weak' scientific…
Syrian Army Reports 'Significant Advance' in Aleppo; Rebels Say Battle Continues
The Syrian Army claims a major victory in Aleppo by capturing the strategic 1070 Complex, while rebels insist fighting continues. This development marks a significant…
Limited Advance of Syrian Democratic Forces in Operation to Retake Raqqa
The Syrian Democratic Forces, supported by the U.S. coalition, have begun an operation to retake Raqqa from the Islamic State, capturing several villages but facing…
Why Did Mohammad Javad Zarif Go to Lebanon? Alireza Noorizadeh Responds
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visited Lebanon to discuss with officials following Michel Aoun's election as president. The visit is significant as it occurs…
Window: Enemies of Information as Reported by Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders has highlighted the repression of journalists in Iran, naming Ayatollah Khamenei among the enemies of information freedom. The organization reports that over…
Four Islamic Scholars and an Architect as Guests of Ayatollah Milani
Ayatollah Seyyed Fazl Hosseini Milani hosted a dinner in London for prominent Islamic scholars and an architect, discussing their contributions to Islamic thought and culture.…
Saad Hariri Appointed to Form Cabinet in Lebanon
Saad Hariri has been appointed as Lebanon's new Prime Minister by President Michel Aoun, marking a significant political shift after nearly three years without a…
Response to Hashemi's Statements on the 2013 Elections: 'The Guardian Council's Opinion is Independent'
The spokesman for the Guardian Council, Abbasali Kadkhodai, rejected Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's claims about the influence of a former intelligence minister in his disqualification during…
Forensic Medicine Chief: The Tabriz Doctor is Likely the Killer
Ahmad Shojaei, head of Iran's Forensic Medicine Organization, announced that a Tabriz doctor is likely the killer of his family, who died from poisoning. The…