July 2023
A Parliament Member Criticizes the Raisi Government: They Are Driving the Country to the Brink
Mohammad Wahidi, a member of the Iranian Parliament, criticized the Raisi government's handling of the economy, claiming it is leading the country towards disaster. He…
Close Associates of Khatami Emphasize: Sharia Hijab Cannot Be Enforced by Law
A pamphlet published by legal scholars and clerics, with an introduction by former President Khatami, argues that Sharia hijab cannot be enforced by law and…
Taliban Gunfire at Shia Mourning Ceremony
Taliban forces fired shots to disperse Shia mourners during the Ashura ceremony in Ghazni, resulting in at least one death and several injuries. This incident…
Judiciary Requests Members of Mojahedin-e Khalq to Introduce Their Lawyers
The Iranian judiciary has issued a public notice requesting 104 members of the Mojahedin-e Khalq to present their lawyers in an ongoing case against them.…
Zinat Modab, Actress of the First Persian Sound Film Made in Iran, Passes Away
Zinat Modab, a pioneering actress in Iranian cinema and the first female editor in the country, passed away at the age of 100 in Los…
Ashura in Kabul; Taliban Cut Telecommunications Networks
The Taliban imposed strict security measures during the Ashura ceremony in Kabul, including cutting telecommunications and restricting gatherings outside mosques. Despite these measures, many mourners…
Mourners Refuse to Walk on American Flag; Government Cleric Criticizes 'Enemy Cheerleading' Mourning Songs
During Muharram ceremonies, some mourners in Iran have protested against government policies, particularly regarding the mandatory hijab and economic issues, leading to criticism from clerics…
Strike of One Thousand Contract Workers at Chadormalu Mine in Yazd Enters Second Day
A strike involving around one thousand contract workers at Chadormalu Mine in Yazd has entered its second day, protesting management's neglect of their demands. The…
Worsening Illness of Fatemeh Sepahri; Prison Supervising Judge Prevents Timely Medical Transfer
Fatemeh Sepahri's health has deteriorated in prison, with her brother alleging that a supervising judge is preventing her from receiving timely medical treatment. He relayed…
Radical Islamist Preacher in Britain Charged with 'Terrorism-Related Offenses'
Anjem Choudary, a radical Islamist preacher in the UK, has been charged with terrorism-related offenses after his recent arrest. He has a history of promoting…
Qalibaf's Reaction to the Scandal of the Director General of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Gilan; Revealing This Matter Requires a Judge's Order
Bagher Qalibaf, the Speaker of Parliament, responded to a scandal involving Reza Saghati, the Director General of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Gilan, stating that…
Ham-Mihan Newspaper Criticizes Increase in Disabled Individuals in the Country; Abortions Reach 500,000 Annually
The Ham-Mihan newspaper has criticized the Iranian government's approach to abortion, highlighting that annual abortions have reached between 300,000 to 500,000, with a significant portion…
Migration Hits Workers; 'There is Work, but No Workers'
Iranian workers are facing severe economic challenges, leading to a search for better-paying jobs and increased migration due to low wages. Labor representatives are demanding…
Iran's Wetlands at Risk of Complete Drought; Water Rights Not Granted
Iran's Gavkhouni Wetland is facing severe drought, with officials reporting it is 99% dry due to a lack of water rights being granted. Environmental experts…
National Emergency Regarding Lebanon Extended; Reference to Continued Iranian Arms Shipments to Hezbollah
President Joe Biden has requested the extension of the national emergency concerning Lebanon due to ongoing Iranian arms shipments to Hezbollah. This extension is significant…
Alireza Rajai: Abolfazl Ghadiani Has Angered the Wage Earners of the Absolute Velayat-e Faqih
Abolfazl Ghadiani, a political activist critical of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has announced his readiness to go to prison, provoking anger among supporters of…
Shahabuddin Haeri: The Leader Has Handed the Helm of the Islamic Republic's Ship to the Storm
Shahabuddin Haeri Shirazi, a critic of the Iranian regime, sharply criticizes Supreme Leader Khamenei for his leadership failures, claiming he has lost control of the…
Russia Warns Against Non-Acceptance of Ukraine Grain Export Agreement
Russia has warned that it will not accept negotiations on extending the Ukraine grain export agreement unless the UN implements a related agricultural export memorandum…
Opposition Parties in India Form Coalition to Defeat Narendra Modi
Over twenty opposition parties in India have formed a coalition named 'India' to challenge the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party led by Narendra Modi in the…
Turkey Sells Drones to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has agreed to purchase drones from Turkey to enhance its military capabilities. This deal is part of Turkey's efforts to improve economic relations…
Head of Iran's Football Referees Committee: 12% of Matches Decided by Refereeing Errors
Khodadad Afsharian, head of Iran's Referees Committee, revealed that 12% of football match outcomes are influenced by refereeing errors, with 21% of last season's Premier…
Japan and UAE Discuss Technology and Climate Change
Japan and the UAE have agreed to enhance cooperation in technology and climate change, focusing on energy security and carbon neutrality by 2050. This partnership…
Closure of Educational Institute 'Gaj' Due to Allegedly 'Biased' Questions
The Gaj educational institute was closed due to allegedly biased exam questions that incited unrest during last year's protests. Ahmad Mahmoudzadeh, a government official, announced…
International SIM Cards Sold for 'Up to 90 Million Tomans' to Bypass Filtering in Iran
International SIM cards are being sold in Iran for up to 90 million tomans to help users bypass internet filtering. This trend highlights the inadequacy…
General Framework for Separating Trade from Industry Approved; 'Trade' on the Verge of Returning to the Ministry Circle
The Iranian parliament has approved the revival of the Ministry of Trade, despite concerns about its cost and potential contradictions with the Sixth Development Plan.…
Martyrs Foundation Confirms 'Hacking Attack' on Its Servers
The Martyrs Foundation confirmed a hacking attack on its servers, attributed to a group called 'Bakhtak,' which claimed to have deleted critical data. This incident…
Due to Non-Compliance with 'Mandatory Hijab'; A Resident Condemned to 'Cleaning Services'
A female medical resident in Iran was sentenced to perform cleaning services for not adhering to the mandatory hijab while driving. This ruling has drawn…
Condemnation of an Activist to 16 Years in Prison and Summary Writing of Two Books on Azerbaijan
Mahmoud Ojaqlu, an Azerbaijani civil activist, was sentenced to 16 years in prison by the Islamic Revolutionary Court, with five years enforceable. This case highlights…
UN Reports Discovery of a 'Mass Grave' in Sudan
The UN has reported the discovery of a mass grave in Darfur, Sudan, containing at least 87 bodies, including women and children, linked to violence…
Creator of 'The Satanic Verses': I Will No Longer Speak in Public Forums
Salman Rushdie announced he will no longer speak in public following a brutal stabbing attack last year that left him with severe injuries. The suspect,…
Continued Tension at the Lebanon-Israel Border; Several Hezbollah Members Injured
Tensions continue at the Lebanon-Israel border as several Hezbollah members were injured in an explosion attributed to Israeli forces. This incident coincides with the anniversary…
Two Yarsan Civil Activists Deprived of Family and Lawyer Visits 50 Days After Arrest
Farhad Zalnouri and Fariborz Shah-Abrahimi, two Yarsan civil activists, have been detained for nearly 50 days without access to family or legal representation. They face…
Zarghami's Reaction to the Closure of Tourism Centers Over Mandatory Hijab: Restrooms Are a Priority
Ezzatollah Zarghami, Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, criticized the government's focus on enforcing mandatory hijab while neglecting basic public services like restrooms. This statement reflects…
Washington Post: Closing Schools for Afghan Girls Has Caused Mental Health Issues
The Washington Post reports that the Taliban's closure of educational institutions for Afghan girls has led to significant mental health issues among them. Afghan psychologists…
Sheikh Talal Becomes the Third Member of a Family to Lead the Olympic Council of Asia
Sheikh Talal Al-Sabah has been elected as the new president of the Olympic Council of Asia, succeeding his brother Sheikh Ahmad Fahd Al-Sabah. This election…
Referendum and Elections; Haeri: If People Do Not Understand 'Referendum', They Cannot Participate in Elections Either
Shahabuddin Haeri argues that if the Iranian people are deemed qualified to vote in parliamentary elections, they should also be allowed to participate in referendums.…
Warning from Labor Council Member: If Wage Restoration Does Not Happen, We Will Take Further Steps
Ali Khodaei, a member of the Supreme Labor Council, warned that if wage restoration is not implemented by the end of July, further actions will…
Israeli Army: We Targeted Area in Lebanon in Response to Regional Rocket Attacks
The Israeli army retaliated against rocket fire from southern Lebanon, targeting the area from which the rockets were launched. No group has claimed responsibility for…
Netanyahu's Office: Iran's Proxy Group Has 'Held' Israeli Student in Iraq for Months
An Israeli doctoral student, Elizabeth Tsurkov, has been abducted by the Shiite militia group Kata'ib Hezbollah in Iraq. Her family and Princeton University have expressed…
Ukrainian Innovators' Efforts to More Effectively Down Russian 'Shahed' Drones
Ukrainian engineers and military officials met to develop strategies to counter Iranian 'Shahed' drones used by Russia. They awarded $3 million to teams creating effective…
Head of the Stock Exchange Organization; Addressing Rent Seekers is on the Agenda
The head of Iran's Stock Exchange Organization has stated that tackling rent seekers is a priority amid ongoing market turmoil. The Ministry of Economy is…
Israeli Army's Night Operation in the West Bank
The Israeli army conducted a significant operation in Jenin, West Bank, resulting in at least one death and several injuries. This operation is part of…
Israel Purchases 25 More F-35 Stealth Fighters from the U.S.
Israel has approved the purchase of 25 additional F-35 stealth fighters from the U.S., bringing its total to 75. This deal, worth three billion dollars,…
Secretary General of Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce Reports: Increase in Labor Migration to Iraq
Jahangir Sanjabi Shirazi reports a significant increase in Iranian labor migration to Iraq, driven by economic factors and cultural similarities. The rising demand for labor…
Mike Pence at the MEK Conference in Paris: The Iranian Regime Has Never Been Weaker Than Today
Mike Pence and other former political leaders spoke at a MEK conference in Paris, asserting that the Iranian regime is at its weakest point amid…
Albanian Prime Minister: We Do Not Want to Be the 'Battlefront' of the MEK and the Islamic Republic
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that the MEK must leave Albania if it wishes to fight against Iran, citing violations of agreements and cyber…