August 2015
Judiciary Chief Calls for Action Against 'Cultural Infiltration by Enemies'
Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani, the head of Iran's judiciary, has called for a crackdown on cultural practices he deems unethical, citing concerns over cultural infiltration by…
The Parliament's Board Refuses to Announce the Receipt of the Impeachment Proposals for the Ministers of Economy and Sports
The Iranian Parliament's leadership has refused to officially acknowledge impeachment proposals against the Ministers of Economy and Sports despite significant support from representatives. The reasons…
Larijani: We are striving to raise the voting age for the Assembly of Experts to 18 years
Ali Larijani announced efforts to raise the voting age for the Assembly of Experts from 15 to 18 years, coinciding with upcoming elections. This change…
Minister of Culture: Friday Imams and Judiciary Also Involved in Concert Cancellations
Iran's Minister of Culture announced the cancellation of 9 music concerts, attributing the issue to opposition from Friday Imams and the judiciary. This highlights ongoing…
John Kerry Attends Historic Opening Ceremony of the U.S. Embassy in Cuba
John Kerry attended the reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Cuba, marking the first time the American flag has flown there in 54 years. This…
Greek Parliament Approves Third Financial Rescue Package
The Greek Parliament has approved a significant financial rescue package of 85 billion euros in exchange for austerity measures. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras managed to…
Motahari: Not Every Protest Against the Judiciary Constitutes a Crime
Ali Motahari has criticized judicial officials for labeling protests against court rulings as crimes, emphasizing the normalcy of expressing dissatisfaction with judicial decisions. This matter…
Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization: The Arak Reactor Pit Will Not Be Filled with Concrete
Ali Akbar Salehi, head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, refuted John Kerry's claims about filling the Arak reactor pit with concrete, stating it would destroy…
Larijani on Mehdi Hashemi's Farewell Film: It Was to Undermine the Judiciary
Sadeq Amoli Larijani criticized Mehdi Hashemi's farewell film as an attempt to undermine the judiciary following Hashemi's imprisonment for serious crimes. This statement highlights the…
Kerry Criticizes Two Democratic Representatives' Stance Against Iran Deal
John Kerry has publicly opposed the arguments of two senior Democratic representatives, Chuck Schumer and Eliot Engel, who are against the Iran nuclear deal. He…
Senior Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer Opposes Nuclear Agreement
Senator Chuck Schumer has publicly opposed the nuclear agreement with Iran, becoming the first Democratic senator to do so, while Eliot Engel, a Democratic representative,…
Strike of 5,500 Stone Cutting Units in Iran in Protest Against Value Added Tax
5,500 stone cutting units in Iran have gone on strike to protest the enforcement of a value-added tax, which they believe contradicts a prior agreement…
Hamid Soryan in an Interview with Radio Farda: I Have Never Aimed to Break Records
Hamid Soryan, a prominent Iranian wrestler, discusses the need for a calm environment for success in upcoming competitions, emphasizing his focus on preparation rather than…
The Doors of the 'Death Crypt' Are Opened to You
A hotel in Lewiston, Maine, is offering guests the chance to stay in a real crypt that served as a priest's grave for over a…