February 2016
How the Victory of Reformists in Tehran Will Shape the Parliament?
The Iranian Minister of Interior announced a 62% voter turnout in the recent elections, with all reformist candidates in Tehran winning seats. This victory raises…
Tehran Governorate: Organized Transfer of People to Tehran for Voting Will Be Addressed
Tehran officials have warned against the organized transfer of voters from counties to Tehran for the elections, labeling it a violation. This issue has gained…
The Deadline for Election Campaigns Has Ended
The deadline for election campaigns in Iran ended on March 6, with candidates for the Assembly of Experts and the Islamic Consultative Assembly having campaigned…
The Average GPA of High School Students in Iran is 12
The average GPA of high school students in Iran is reported to be 12, with significant disparities between genders and fields of study. Abdolrasoul Emadi…
Tenfold Increase in Street Addicts in Iran Over Eight Years
Saeed Safatian, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, reported a tenfold increase in street addicts over the past eight years, criticizing the previous parliament's…
Syrian Democratic Forces Push ISIS Out of Al-Shaddadi
The Syrian Democratic Forces have successfully captured Al-Shaddadi from ISIS, potentially disrupting their access to Raqqa. This coalition, supported by the U.S., includes Kurdish and…
40 More Parliamentary Candidates Approved; Final Count: 6,340
The Guardian Council has approved 40 more candidates for the parliamentary elections, bringing the total to 6,340. This follows the review of objections from 150…
Cologne Prosecutor: Most of the Accused in New Year's Eve Incidents are Refugees
The Cologne prosecutor revealed that most suspects in the New Year's Eve incidents are refugees, igniting debates about Germany's ability to integrate refugees. This has…