September 2017
Turkey Halts Training of Kurdish Peshmerga in Response to Iraqi Kurdistan Independence Referendum
Turkey has halted training for Kurdish Peshmerga forces in northern Iraq due to the independence referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan, fearing it may incite separatism among…
Bagheri: Iranian and Iraqi Military Teams to Visit Borders on Thursday
Iran's military chief stated that Iran does not recognize the recent independence referendum in Iraq's Kurdistan region and emphasized the importance of a unified Iraq.…
Kurdistan Region of Iraq Ready to Negotiate with Baghdad on International Oversight of Airports
The Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq is open to negotiations with Baghdad regarding international oversight of its airports, following a referendum where 92.73% voted for…
Heavy Defeat for Persepolis Against Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia
Persepolis faced a surprising 4-0 defeat against Al-Hilal in the AFC Champions League semi-finals, making their path to the final extremely challenging. They must overcome…
Dismissal of Polo Federation President Under the Pretext of Private Photo Leak
The Iranian Ministry of Sports dismissed Golnar Vaqili Gilan as president of the Polo Federation, citing the leak of private photos as the reason. This…
Deputy Minister of Health: Smokers Should Pay for Their Hospitalization Costs
Iraj Harirchi, the Deputy Minister of Health, announced that smokers in Iran should pay for their own hospitalizations due to the high costs imposed on…
57% Increase in Seizures of Smuggled Goods Worth Over 500 Million Tomans
The head of Iran's Criminal Investigation Police reported a 57% increase in the seizure of smuggled goods valued over 500 million tomans in the first…
Results of a Survey on Satisfaction with Domestic Cars in Iran
A recent survey reveals that customer satisfaction with domestic cars in Iran has fluctuated significantly over the years, with Saipa holding a monopoly in the…
Qualification of Zoroastrian Member of Yazd City Council Approved
The Yazd City Council's Zoroastrian member, Sepanta Niknam, has had his qualification re-approved by the legal committee of the Supervisory Board for Elections after a…
Alireza Mansourian Resigns as Head Coach of Esteghlal Football Team
Alireza Mansourian has resigned as the head coach of Esteghlal Tehran following a disappointing draw against Zob Ahan, which left the team in 14th place…
Donald Trump Delivered a Speech at the United Nations General Assembly
Donald Trump delivered his first speech at the UN General Assembly, criticizing the Iranian government for its economic decline and support of terrorism. He condemned…
Where is the Freedom Movement Heading?
The Freedom Movement of Iran has elected Mohammad Tosli as its new Secretary-General following the death of Ebrahim Yazdi. This change comes amid ongoing restrictions…
Reza Pahlavi Resigns from Presidency of the National Council of Iran
Prince Reza Pahlavi has resigned from his position as president of the National Council of Iran, citing a new approach within the council that makes…
Hamas Says It Is Willing to Negotiate with Fatah on Forming a Government
Hamas has expressed willingness to negotiate with Fatah to form a united government and resolve ongoing disputes. This development follows years of conflict between the…
Meeting with Mehdi Khazali
Mehdi Khazali, a critical political activist and ophthalmologist, has been imprisoned in Evin Prison since August 13, following a history of political dissent and a…
Donald Trump: The Explosion in London Train is the Work of 'Loser Terrorists'
Donald Trump reacted to a homemade bomb explosion in a London subway by calling for stricter travel bans on foreign nationals, labeling the attackers as…
Shamkhani: Access to Military Sites is an Unnecessary and Nullified Issue
Ali Shamkhani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, declared that access to military sites is no longer a relevant issue and denied any undeclared…
ISIS Fighters Caravan Arrives in Area Controlled by the Group in Deir ez-Zor
A convoy of ISIS fighters and their families has reached areas controlled by the group in eastern Syria following an agreement with the Syrian government…
Gohar Eshghi Calls for an End to Oppression and Discrimination in Open Letter
Gohar Eshghi, mother of deceased blogger Sattar Beheshti, has written an open letter urging the Iranian authorities to end oppression and discrimination against ethnic and…
Breaking the Sound Barrier: Israeli Fighter Jets Fly Over Sidon
Israeli fighter jets broke the sound barrier over Sidon, Lebanon, causing panic among residents and damage to buildings. This incident follows accusations from Lebanon that…
Iran Daroudi's Dinner Party; A 'Traditional Woman' Hosting Cyrus the Great
Iran Daroudi, a prominent Iranian painter, passed away at 85, and an interview reflecting on her life and influences is republished. She discusses her admiration…
Child Abuse, the Most Common Reason for Contacting Social Emergency Services in 2016
In 2016, child abuse was the leading reason for calls to social emergency services in Tehran, with over 2,400 reported cases. The statistics reveal a…
Masoumeh Ebtekar: Iranian Women Faced Discrimination in Football Matches Against Syria
Masoumeh Ebtekar criticized the discrimination faced by Iranian women during a football match against Syria, where they were denied entry while Syrian women were allowed…
Hezbollah Lebanon: Exit of a Group of ISIS from the Lebanon Border as Part of Ceasefire Agreement
Hezbollah Lebanon announced that most of a group of about 300 ISIS militants have exited the Lebanon-Syria border area as part of a ceasefire agreement.…
Reduction of Bank Interest Rates and Bank Behavior on the First Day of Implementation
The Central Bank of Iran has implemented a directive reducing deposit interest rates to a maximum of 15%, but some banks are still offering higher…
Years of Being Left Behind from 'Mehr'
Activists are calling for the enrollment of Afghan children in Iranian schools as the new school year approaches. Despite a directive from Ayatollah Khamenei ensuring…
Call for Ban on Marriage Between Guardians and Adopted Children in Iran
A member of Iran's parliament has called for a ban on marriages between guardians and adopted children, citing emotional and legal concerns. This follows a…