September 2016
Major Surprise in Football Cup: Shahrdari Fars Eliminates Persepolis
In a surprising upset, Shahrdari Fars eliminated Persepolis from the Iranian Football Cup after a penalty shootout, advancing to the next round. The match ended…
Why Does the 'Leader' Say This Matter Has No Connection to 'Radio Farda'?
Ayatollah Khamenei criticized Radio Farda and BBC for their coverage of his disapproval of Ahmadinejad's candidacy in the upcoming elections. He questioned why these media…
Ahmad Jannati's Implicit Reference to Ahmadinejad's Candidacy as a 'New Sedition'
Ahmad Jannati implied that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's potential candidacy for the presidency represents a 'new sedition,' praising Ali Khamenei for preventing it. Ahmadinejad has since withdrawn…
Jamshid Amouzgar, Former Prime Minister of the Pahlavi Era, Passes Away
Jamshid Amouzgar, the last prime minister of Iran before the 1979 revolution, has died at 93. His contributions to Iran's governance and international relations were…
Ahmadinejad Responds to Khamenei's 'Advice': I Will Not Run
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced he will not run in the upcoming presidential elections, following advice from Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. This decision comes…
Khamenei Confirms His Opposition to Ahmadinejad's Candidacy
Ayatollah Khamenei has advised former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad against running in the upcoming presidential elections, citing concerns for both Ahmadinejad's and the country's interests. This…
Jordanian Writer Killed in Court Over Cartoon Case
Nahed Hattar, a Jordanian writer critical of Islamism, was shot dead by a mosque preacher while attending a court hearing related to a cartoon he…
Governor of Semnan: Several ISIS Members Arrested in Semnan Province
The governor of Semnan announced the arrest of several ISIS members in the province, along with the discovery of explosives. This incident highlights ongoing security…
Iranian Women Love Cycling
Ayatollah Khamenei's recent fatwa banning women from cycling in public has prompted significant backlash on social media, with many Iranian women sharing their cycling photos…
Overview of the Conference of the World's Largest Digital Journalists Association
The Online News Association held its annual conference in Denver, featuring digital journalists and tech experts discussing digital media challenges. Notable participants included Facebook, Google,…
Is Ahmadinejad on His Way Back?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is reportedly considering running for president again, despite unconfirmed reports of Ayatollah Khamenei's opposition to his candidacy. This situation raises questions about the…
Reports of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's Hospitalization Denied
Reports of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani being hospitalized due to a heart condition have been denied by his children, who assert that he is healthy and…
Mahdi Khazali: My Father Opposed Ayatollah Khamenei's Authority and Resigned Under Pressure from the Leadership Office
Mahdi Khazali revealed that his father, Ayatollah Abolghasem Khazali, opposed Ayatollah Khamenei's authority and was pressured to resign from the Guardian Council due to this…
An Iranian Judicial Official: The Use of Telegram by Institutions for Administrative Affairs is a Crime
Iran's Deputy Judicial Prosecutor announced that using Telegram for administrative purposes by government institutions is a crime, warning of serious consequences. This statement reflects ongoing…
New York Bomber 'Obsessed with Bin Laden'
Ahmad Khan Rahimi, an Afghan-American, has been charged in connection with bombings in New York and New Jersey, described as obsessed with Osama bin Laden.…
New Coaches Appointed for Iran's National Freestyle and Greco-Roman Wrestling Teams
Mohammad Talaei and Ali Ashkani have been appointed as the new head coaches for Iran's national freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling teams. This restructuring reflects a…
Khamenei Should Offer a Plan to Save the Economy Instead of Just Words
Ayatollah Khamenei criticized wastefulness in his Eid al-Ghadir speech, blaming the 'enemy' for Iran's economic woes without offering concrete solutions. Experts argue that government officials…
Khamenei: The Enemy Seeks to Deteriorate the Economic Conditions of the People
Ayatollah Khamenei accused unnamed enemies of trying to worsen the economic conditions in Iran to incite dissatisfaction with the Islamic system. He emphasized the need…
57% of This Year's University Entrance Exam Passers Are Girls
In Iran, 57% of this year's university entrance exam passers are girls, reflecting a significant gender disparity in education despite high female enrollment. However, this…
Trump and Clinton's Reactions to the New York Explosion
An Afghan-American suspect was arrested in connection with bombings in New York and New Jersey just weeks before the U.S. presidential election. Hillary Clinton and…
Reasons for Ayatollah Khamenei's Opposition to Ahmadinejad's Candidacy
Ayatollah Khamenei has explicitly advised Mahmoud Ahmadinejad against running in the upcoming presidential election, which has sparked discussions about Ahmadinejad's future political moves. Analysts suggest…
US Reports Arrest of Ahmad Khan Rahimi, Suspect in New York Bombing
Ahmad Khan Rahimi, an Afghan-American, was arrested as a suspect in the New York bombing after a shootout with police. The FBI is investigating potential…
Research Result: Religious Income in America is $1.2 Trillion Annually
A Georgetown University study reveals that the annual income from religious institutions in the U.S. is approximately $1.2 trillion, surpassing the revenue of major tech…
Sadiq Khan's Support for Hillary Clinton
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has publicly supported Hillary Clinton in the upcoming U.S. presidential election while criticizing Donald Trump's views on Muslims. He…
The Gazelle That Received a Prosthetic Leg in Iran
A female gazelle in Iran received a prosthetic leg after losing part of its leg due to infection. The rehabilitation process involved veterinarians and a…
Former Official Accuses Rouhani's Government of 'Manipulating' Smuggling Statistics
Fada Hossein Maleki, a former official, accused Rouhani's government of manipulating smuggling statistics, questioning the claimed reduction of smuggling from $25 billion to $15 billion.…
Saeed Mortazavi's Apology and Regret for the Kahrizak Events
Saeed Mortazavi, the former prosecutor of Tehran, has publicly apologized for the events at Kahrizak prison in 2009, where detainees were tortured, leading to several…
Arab League: Iran's Leader's Remarks on Saudi Arabia are 'Aggressive and Shameful'
The Arab League condemned Iranian leader Ayatollah Khamenei's remarks against Saudi Arabia as aggressive and shameful, following accusations related to the Mina incident during Hajj.…
World Medical Association Condemns Denial of Medical Services to Political Prisoners in Iran
The World Medical Association has condemned the Iranian government's denial of medical services to political prisoners, citing it as a form of punishment and a…
Gulf Arab States: Iran Wants to Politicize Hajj
Gulf Arab states have accused Iran of politicizing the Hajj following Ayatollah Khamenei's remarks blaming Saudi Arabia for the deaths of pilgrims during last year's…
Zarif Criticizes Saudi Grand Mufti's Remarks on 'Iranians Not Being Muslims'
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticized Saudi Grand Mufti Abdulaziz Al Sheikh's claim that Iranians are not Muslims, asserting that Iranian Islam differs from…
Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization: Iranians Present at This Year's Hajj Hold Citizenship of Other Countries
Iranian officials confirmed that Iranians attending this year's Hajj hold citizenship of other countries, amid ongoing political tensions with Saudi Arabia following the Mina tragedy…
Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia Responds to Khamenei's Message: Iranians Are Not Muslims
The Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia declared that Iranians are not Muslims in response to Ayatollah Khamenei's accusations regarding the treatment of injured pilgrims during…
Netanyahu: I Have Not Yet Decided to Meet Abbas Under the Russian Initiative
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has not decided to meet Palestinian President Abbas under a Russian initiative, preferring direct negotiations instead. Palestinian officials express a positive…
I Will Kill You in the Name of God; 1988
The article discusses the 1988 mass executions of political prisoners in Iran, highlighting a recent audio release of Ayatollah Montazeri condemning the actions of a…
Iran National Football Team Defeats Qatar in First World Cup Qualifier
The Iran national football team defeated Qatar 2-0 in their first World Cup qualifying match, with goals scored in stoppage time. This victory places Iran…
Taboo; A Weekly Program on Topics We Discuss Less
Radio Farda has launched a new program called Taboo, hosted by Fahimeh Khodr Heydari, which focuses on discussing sensitive topics that are often avoided. The…
Custody of Children from Addicted Mothers in Iran to Be Revoked
Iran's Deputy Minister of Cooperatives announced that addicted mothers will lose custody of their children if they do not quit their addiction, as part of…
Saipa Recognized as the 'Lowest Quality' Iranian Brand in the Automotive Market
Saipa has been identified as the lowest quality Iranian car manufacturer, with an average of 5.1 defects per vehicle, according to a report by the…