August 2018
News Summary for Saturday, September 1
On September 1, 2018, Iranian and French foreign ministers discussed the JCPOA and regional issues in a phone call, while Iran rejected negotiations on missile…
News Summary for Monday, September 5
On September 5, 2018, significant news included a sharp decline in Turkey's oil imports from Iran, a contract for rebuilding the Syrian military by Iran,…
The Court Hearing of Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei Took Place; Mashaei Removed His Shirt
Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei's court hearing took place under controversial circumstances, with claims he was forcibly brought to court. The session was marked by his disruptive…
Iran's Defense Minister: We Have Closed 130 of Our Companies Engaged in Economic Activities
Iran's Defense Minister announced the closure of over 130 companies involved in economic activities, following a directive from the Supreme Leader to transfer unrelated economic…
Mashaei: I Will Not Attend the Court
Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, former chief of staff to ex-President Ahmadinejad, refuses to attend his court hearing, claiming the process is predetermined and lacks transparency. He…
Lawyer: Order for the Release of Javanfekr, Media Advisor to Ahmadinejad, Issued
Ali Akbar Javanfekr, a media advisor to former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, was arrested for failing to pay a court-imposed fine but was released after the…
After North Korea, Iran?
Ayatollah Khamenei has reiterated his prohibition on negotiations with the U.S., despite past instances of secret talks. With Donald Trump open to negotiations without preconditions,…
Gathering of Seminars in Qom Against Hassan Rouhani's Government
A gathering of clerics in Qom protested against economic corruption and called for justice, with some attendees threatening President Hassan Rouhani. The protests reflect growing…
Nauert on Khamenei's Statements: We Are Not Going to React to Everything They Say
Heather Nauert, the U.S. State Department spokesperson, stated that the U.S. will not react to every statement from global officials, responding to Ayatollah Khamenei's remarks…
I Am the Companion of Mash Hassan
In a surreal dream, former Iranian President Ahmadinejad engages in humorous and critical dialogue about political management and construction projects, while former Labor Minister Rabiei…
From Sentencing of Critical Students to Condemnation of Christian Converts
Several Iranian students have received prison sentences for participating in protests, with at least 10 others facing similar penalties in recent months. This crackdown on…
Ahmadinejad: Rouhani and the Larijani Brothers Should Resign Due to the State of the Country
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has publicly called for the resignation of current President Hassan Rouhani and the Larijani brothers, citing widespread public dissatisfaction and economic collapse in…
News Summary for Thursday, August 9
On August 9, 2018, various significant events occurred, including Switzerland advising its companies to continue trading with Iran despite US sanctions, criticism from Iranian officials…
Two Decades of Internet Censorship in Iran
The article discusses the evolution of internet censorship in Iran over the past two decades, highlighting the policies of three administrations: Khatami, Ahmadinejad, and Rouhani.…
The Law of Beygari
The program discusses listener opinions on Trump's proposal for an unconditional meeting with Iran's leaders, critiques of film screening management, and various social issues in…