October 2023
Housing Inflation is '30 Percent' Higher than General Inflation
Official housing statistics in Iran reveal that housing inflation is 30% higher than general inflation, primarily due to high land prices. Approximately 6 million people…
Seventeen Percent of Iranian Maternal Deaths Due to Lack of Access to Gynecologists
The head of Iran's Medical System Organization reported that 17% of maternal deaths are due to lack of access to gynecologists, with rising costs and…
Fatemeh Sepehri Transferred from Prison to ICU Section of Hospital
Fatemeh Sepehri, a political prisoner, has been transferred to the ICU after her health deteriorated following open-heart surgery and influenza. Her family reports severe mistreatment…
Death of 'Sir' Bobby Charlton, Member of the 1966 World Cup Champion Team; Left Behind 49 National Goals for England
Bobby Charlton, the legendary English footballer and member of the 1966 World Cup winning team, has passed away at the age of 86. He was…
Zahra Rahnavard's Reaction to the Murder of Mehrjouei and Mohammadi-Far: I Hope This Time the Killer Does Not Escape Justice
Zahra Rahnavard condemned the murders of filmmaker Dariush Mehrjouei and his wife Vahideh Mohammadi-Far, linking them to a history of political violence against intellectuals in…
Consequences of Poverty Expansion in Iran: 556,000 Adolescents Drop Out Before Entering High School
The Iranian Statistical Center reports that over 556,000 adolescents have dropped out of school before high school, primarily due to poverty. This trend reflects a…
Nine More Arrested in Zahedan; Reports of Torture of a Baloch Citizen at Zahedan Police Station Confirmed
Nine citizens were arrested in Zahedan following a protest, while reports of police torture of a Baloch citizen led to the dismissal of a police…
Reactions to 'Offensive' Remarks by IRIB Host Regarding Ferdows Kaviani's Zoroastrianism
Reactions have emerged following offensive comments made by an IRIB host about the Zoroastrian identity of Ferdows Kaviani, an Iranian actor who recently passed away.…
Social Crisis in Iran; A Welfare Official Reports Surge in 'Hashish and Crystal' Consumption
A welfare official in Iran reports a significant rise in drug consumption, particularly among women and teenagers, with 'hashish and crystal' being the most common…
Joe Biden Signs Congress's Budget Bill; U.S. Government Shutdown Averted
President Joe Biden signed a budget bill to prevent a government shutdown, postponing it for 45 days. The House of Representatives and Senate passed the…
Congress Votes, U.S. Government Shutdown Averted; Bill Awaits Joe Biden's Signature
The U.S. Congress has passed a temporary funding bill, averting a government shutdown that was imminent due to budgetary disagreements. The bill, which needs President…