March 2019
Concerns Over Overflowing Dez and Karkheh Dams Due to Lack of Flood Warning Systems
Heavy rainfall has led to a critical situation at the Karkheh Dam, prompting emergency declarations in Khuzestan province. Officials are considering releasing excess water from…
Unpublished Excerpts from Ayatollah Khomeini's Will
Unpublished excerpts from Ayatollah Khomeini's will emphasize the need for resilience during crises and attribute national problems to historical injustices. He calls on religious leaders…
Jahangiri Warns About Floods in the Capital: We Must Protect Tehran with All Our Might
Iran's First Vice President, Eshaq Jahangiri, has warned of potential severe flooding in Tehran and emphasized the need for preparedness among officials. Rescue teams are…
Report by Anna Raiskaya, Radio Farda Correspondent in the Region, on Protests in Kazakhstan Against the Capital Name Change
Protests have erupted in Kazakhstan in response to the government's decision to change the name of the capital city. Citizens are voicing their discontent over…
Muslim Arabs Who Conquered Iran: Opponents or Admirers of Nowruz?
The article discusses the historical relationship between the Muslim Arab conquerors of Iran and the celebration of Nowruz. While some scholars argue that the Arabs…
The U.S. May Refuse to Deliver F-35 Fighters to Turkey
The U.S. is considering halting the delivery of F-35 fighters to Turkey due to Ankara's purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system, which the…
Clashes Between Dezful and Andimeshk Leave Several Injured
Clashes erupted between residents of Dezful and Andimeshk over the disputed location of an entrance sign, resulting in several injuries and property damage. The governor…
New Year Messages from the UN Secretary-General, Iranian Officials, and Global Leaders
Iranian leaders, including Ayatollah Khamenei and President Rouhani, issued Nowruz messages emphasizing economic challenges and the importance of production. Global leaders like UN Secretary-General Guterres…
Israel's Supreme Court Allows Some Arab Parties to Participate in Elections
Israel's Supreme Court has allowed certain Arab parties to participate in upcoming elections, overturning previous rejections by the election committee. The ruling also permits two…
Academic Fraud Case in the U.S.; From Famous Figures to Two Iranian-Americans
A major academic fraud case in the U.S. involves celebrities and two Iranian-Americans accused of bribing officials to secure university admissions for wealthy students. This…
UN Reporter: Crackdown in Iran Has Intensified
The UN Special Rapporteur on Iran, Javaid Rehman, has reported an intensification of government repression against human rights activists, particularly targeting lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who…
Conflicting Reports on New Sentence for Nasrin Sotoudeh; Reza Khandan: 38 Years, Judge Moqiseh: 7 Years
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding Nasrin Sotoudeh's prison sentence, with her husband claiming a total of 38 years and 148 lashes, while a judge states…
Rafsanjani's Journal Entries in Purgatory; The Dimensions of Imam's Tears
The article discusses the humorous and surreal reactions to Ayatollah Khamenei's comments about the late Imam's tears in the afterlife, involving various figures in Iranian…
Khamenei's Representative: Iranian Graduates Should Not Return to the Country to Avoid Disappointment
Abu Muhammad Mortezavi, a representative of Khamenei, advised Iranian graduates abroad to remain in their host countries to avoid disappointment in Iran's job market. He…
How Much of a Concern is Hijab?
The article discusses the historical significance of mandatory hijab in Iran, initiated by Ayatollah Khomeini 40 years ago, and its ongoing relevance as a civil…
Macron's Invitation to Nasrin Sotoudeh Delivered to Her Husband
Emmanuel Macron invited imprisoned Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh to join the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council, with the invitation delivered to her husband. This recognition…
Mohammad Khatami: It is unlikely that people will come to the polls in the next elections based on our words
Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami expressed doubt that citizens will participate in future elections, citing a lack of real reforms and increasing public despair. He…
Suicide Attacks in Jalalabad, Afghanistan Leave at Least 17 Dead
A suicide attack in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, has resulted in at least 17 deaths, primarily among construction workers. The Taliban and ISIS are active in the…
Dissatisfaction of American Legislators with Trump's Approach to the Khashoggi Murder Report
U.S. senators expressed frustration with the Trump administration's lack of transparency regarding the Khashoggi murder case. Key figures, including Lindsey Graham and Bob Menendez, are…
Al Jazeera's New Report on Khashoggi's 'Murder': 'Severed Head' Taken to Riyadh
Al Jazeera's recent report reveals new details about the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, including that his body was burned in an oven at the…
The 200th Anniversary of Gustave Courbet: Painting, Eroticism, and Nature
The article commemorates the 200th anniversary of Gustave Courbet, highlighting his significant contributions to realism and eroticism in art. It discusses the impact of his…
Ali Larijani's Reaction to Nobakht's Letter: 'He Has No Right to Say Such a Thing'
Ali Larijani criticized the head of the Planning and Budget Organization for claiming the government's salary increase decision is impractical. This controversy arises as the…
Stability of Prices in the Capital's Housing Market: 9 Million and 970 Thousand Tomans per Square Meter
The average price of residential property in Tehran has reached 9.97 million tomans per square meter, reflecting an 85% increase from last year, but transactions…
Pakistan Releases Indian Pilot
Pakistan released an Indian pilot captured during escalating tensions following a deadly attack in Kashmir. This move is seen as a gesture of goodwill aimed…
Taliban Attack on Military Base in Helmand Province of Afghanistan 'Repelled'
The Taliban launched an attack on the Shorab military base in Helmand, Afghanistan, which was repelled by Afghan forces with some casualties reported. The attack…