February 2024
Strange Silence of Iranian Intelligence Agencies Regarding the Disappearance of 13-Year-Old Aida Moradbehrouzi, Daughter of Two Civil Activists
Aida Moradbehrouzi and Hasti Mohammadi, two 13-year-old girls, disappeared while walking to school in Iran a month ago, and their families have received no information…
Closure of a Sports Club in Pardis Due to Dance Classes
A sports club in Pardis, Tehran was shut down for conducting unauthorized dance classes, including ballet and Zumba, which have been prohibited by local authorities.…
Secretary General of the Nurses' House: The Number of Nurses in Iran is Half of the Global Standard
Nurses in Iran are facing severe shortages and poor working conditions, with only 1.6 nurses per 1,000 people compared to the global standard of 3.…
Emphasis on the Need for Transformation in the U.S. Air Force Considering the Changing Nature of Modern Warfare
David Alvin, U.S. Air Force commander, announced the need for transformation in the Air Force to adapt to modern warfare. The Pentagon is reorganizing and…
New Organization of the U.S. Army; Pentagon Prepares for 'Large-Scale Wars'
The U.S. Army is reducing its workforce by 24,000 personnel to better prepare for future large-scale combat operations while addressing recruitment challenges. This reorganization focuses…
Japanese Lunar Probe Survives Harsh Night and Reestablishes Communication with Earth
The Japanese lunar probe SLIM successfully survived extreme nighttime temperatures and reestablished communication with Earth after a brief loss of contact. Meanwhile, the American private…
Continued Wage Arrears for 2,700 Workers at Sadra Bushehr: We Haven't Received Our Salaries for Months, No One is Accountable
Around 2,700 workers at Iran Marine Industrial Company (Sadra) in Bushehr have not received their salaries for 3 to 4 months, leading to protests and…
Sharifeh Mohammadi, labor activist, transferred from Sanandaj prison to Lakan prison in Rasht
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, has been transferred to Lakan prison after 83 days of being held incommunicado and facing harassment. Her family is concerned…
A Government News Agency: The Poverty Line Exceeds 25 Million Tomans
A government report reveals that the poverty line in Iran has exceeded 25 million tomans for a family of four, with significant portions of the…
Continued Excessive Imports, Rising Prices, and Brokers' Reluctance; Iranian Rice Has Been Removed from Iranian Tables
Excessive imports of foreign rice and brokers' reluctance to buy from local farmers have led to a significant decline in the market for high-quality Iranian…
Consequences of Unsafe Workshops; Death and Injury of Two Miners in Zirakouh Due to Gas Poisoning
Two miners in Zirakouh died and were injured due to gas poisoning in an unsafe working environment. The incident highlights ongoing safety issues in Iranian…
Israel Bombards Rafah; Clashes Continue in Khan Younis
Israel has intensified its military operations in Rafah, destroying a mosque and homes, while clashes continue in Khan Younis. Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas is in…
Biden's Executive Order Assigns Cybersecurity Responsibility for U.S. Ports to Coast Guard
President Biden has assigned the U.S. Coast Guard to enhance cybersecurity at U.S. ports in response to threats, particularly from China. This move comes amid…
Use of VPNs in Iran Declared 'Illegal'; Lawyer: Supreme Council of Cyberspace Has No Legislative Authority
The Supreme Council of Cyberspace in Iran has declared the use of VPNs illegal unless authorized, prompting backlash from legal experts and social media users.…
Some Steel Workers in Ahvaz Banned from Entering Company
Workers at the National Steel Group in Ahvaz have been banned from entering the company following protests over wage issues and working conditions. The protests…
Biden Administration's New Strategy; Deadline for Transition to Electric Vehicles and Zero Emissions Delayed
The Biden administration is delaying the transition to electric vehicles and zero emissions by implementing less stringent emission requirements. This change is part of a…
Pilgrims to Mecca Will Become 'Hajis' with a 39,000 Toman Dollar
The Iranian government has set the exchange rate for Hajj expenses at 39,000 tomans, raising concerns among critics who argue this creates a significant rent…
Drought Destroys 95% of Pastures in Fars Province; Causes 'One Trillion Tomans' in Damages to Nomads
Drought has severely impacted Fars Province, destroying 95% of pastures and causing one trillion tomans in damages to the nomadic community. Approximately 30,000 nomadic households…
Efforts by U.S. States to Prevent Ownership of Agricultural Land by Citizens of Iran and Several Other Countries
Lawmakers in South Dakota and Florida are moving to restrict agricultural land ownership by citizens of Iran and other countries deemed adversarial. These legislative efforts…
Economist Warns of Economic Collapse: 60% Inflation Not Unthinkable
An economist warns that inflation in Iran could exceed 60% next year, significantly higher than the government's estimate of 40%. This situation is exacerbated by…
U.S. Defense Secretary Emphasizes Full Support for NATO; NATO Secretary General Announces Increased Defense Budgets for European Countries
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed America's commitment to NATO and called for increased defense spending among European allies, who are set to invest $380…
Shahbaz Sharif Elected Prime Minister of Pakistan in Agreement with Five Parties
Shahbaz Sharif has been elected Prime Minister of Pakistan through a coalition agreement with five parties. This marks his second term, following a period of…
Israel's Response to Rocket Attacks; Reports Indicate Three Villages in Lebanon Bombed
The Israeli army has launched airstrikes in Lebanon in response to rocket attacks that injured several people in northern Israel. This escalation raises fears of…
Pentagon Announces: Lloyd Austin Discharged from Hospital and Fully Resumed Duties
Lloyd Austin, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, has been discharged from the hospital after being treated for complications related to prostate surgery. He faced criticism…
Manijeh Hekmat: In this 'bitter and dark era,' I did not succumb to humiliation for the sake of daily life and I will not do so.
Manijeh Hekmat, an Iranian filmmaker, expressed her refusal to accept humiliation in a dark era for the arts in Iran, following the closing ceremony of…
Europe's Increased Dependence on Norwegian Energy Raises Concerns Over Sabotage in the Country's Facilities
Norway's energy facilities are increasingly vulnerable to sabotage due to Europe's growing dependence on its oil and gas, as highlighted by Lars Christian Amundsen of…
Summoning Mahdokht Damghani Pour, Lawyer of Mohammad Qabadi Lou, to the Media Prosecutor's Office; Amir Reisiian: Our Invitation Was for a Debate
Amir Reisiian, lawyer for executed protester Mohammad Qabadi Lou, announced the summoning of colleague Mahdokht Damghani Pour to the media prosecutor's office after inviting the…
Shirko Hajazi, Head of Saqqez Football Association, Sentenced to 73 Months in Prison
Shirko Hajazi, a civil activist and former head of the Saqqez Football Association, has been sentenced to over six years in prison for charges related…
Sectors and Industries Are Losing Workforce; 50% of Workers Have Informal Jobs
The Iranian labor market is facing a crisis as half of the employed population holds informal jobs, indicating a significant issue in job quality and…
U.S. Defense Secretary Hospitalized Again; Duties Transferred to Deputy
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized again due to complications from prostate cancer treatment, leading to his duties being temporarily assigned to Deputy Kathleen…
The Death Toll from Landslide in the Philippines Rises to 54
A landslide in the Philippines has resulted in at least 54 deaths, with ongoing rescue efforts hampered by severe weather. Local officials are still searching…
Return of Bulldozers to 'Joubaji' One Month After Meeting of Government Officials; Local Activists: Risk of Cultural Catastrophe
Local activists are alarmed by the return of excavation machinery to the ancient site of Joubaji in Khuzestan, following a government meeting that discussed a…
Qatar Becomes Asian Cup Champion Again with Victory Over Jordan
Qatar won the Asian Cup by defeating Jordan 3-1, with Akram Afif scoring all three goals from penalties. This victory marks Qatar's second consecutive championship,…
A Loan for Not Owning a Home; Buying 8.5 Meters of House with a 960 Million Toman Housing Loan
The Tasnim news agency reported that a 960 million toman housing loan allows for the purchase of only 8.5 square meters of housing, highlighting the…
Pakistan Parliamentary Elections; Imran Khan, Former Imprisoned Prime Minister, Claims Victory
Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, claims victory in the recent parliamentary elections despite being imprisoned and his party being barred from participation.…
Iran's Diving Pioneer Returns to International Stage; Taghi Asgari Dives at 100 Years Old
Taghi Asgari, known as the father of diving in Iran, has returned to the international diving scene at the age of 100, participating in competitions…
Nawaz Sharif Declares Victory in Pakistan Elections: Must Bring the Country Out of the 'Whirlwind'
Nawaz Sharif has declared victory in Pakistan's general elections but will need to form a coalition government as his party did not achieve a clear…
A UN Committee Accuses Russia of Violating the Rights of Ukrainian Children
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has accused Russia of violating the rights of Ukrainian children through excessive use of explosives and…
Exclusive | Disappearance of the Child of a Political Prisoner; Prosecutor's Pressure on Soori Babaei: 'Freedom with Ankle Brace' in Exchange for Regret
Aida Morad Behrouzi, the daughter of political prisoner Soori Babaei, has been missing for over a week after leaving for school. The prosecutor has pressured…
Jon Bon Jovi, American Rock Star, Honored Ahead of the Grammy Awards
Jon Bon Jovi was honored as the Person of the Year by MusiCares ahead of the Grammy Awards. The event included performances from various artists…
Exclusive; Nouri-Zad Sentenced to 61 Months in Prison and His Revelations about the 'Theft' by Mojtaba Khamenei, Qalibaf, and His Son
Mohammad Nouri-Zad, a political prisoner, has been sentenced to an additional 61 months in prison for speaking out against corruption among Iranian officials, specifically naming…
Gas Consumption Alarm Sounds; Gas Supply Far Off; Gas Cutoff Very Close
Iran is facing a gas consumption crisis as daily usage has surpassed 70% of production due to a drop in temperatures. Government officials are urging…