January 2017
Fire at Tondgouyan Refinery in Southern Tehran; 'No Casualties Reported'
A fire at the Tondgouyan refinery in southern Tehran resulted in the loss of 400,000 liters of crude oil but no casualties. The cause was…
Window; Continued Arrests of Journalists and Civil Activists in Iran
In recent days, several journalists and civil activists have been arrested in Iran despite international condemnation. Key figures include Zeinab Karimiann and Tahereh Riahi, among…
Iran's Electricity Production Capacity Increases to 76,000 Megawatts
Iran's electricity production capacity has surpassed 76,000 megawatts, with expectations for further increases by the end of the year. The government aims to boost capacity…
Plasco, Day Seven: 'Hope of Finding the Bodies of the Victims is Diminishing'
On the seventh day of search operations at the Plasco building collapse site, hopes of finding victims' bodies are fading due to high temperatures and…
Plasco, Day Six: 'Debris Removal Will Be Completed in Two Days'
The Plasco building in Tehran collapsed six days ago due to a fire, and debris removal is expected to be completed in two days. So…
Half of the Plasco Rubble Has Been Removed
Rescue efforts at the Plasco building site continue as half of the rubble has been cleared, with ongoing searches for trapped individuals. The mayor of…
Moulavardi Reports Increase in Unemployment and Addiction Among Girls
Shahindokht Moulavardi, Iran's Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, highlighted the increasing unemployment and addiction rates among girls, attributing these issues to systemic barriers…
One Day After the Fire at Plasco; One Firefighter Dead, '20 to 25' Firefighters Trapped Under Rubble
A fire at the Plasco building in Tehran has resulted in its collapse, trapping 20 to 25 firefighters under the rubble, with one confirmed dead.…
Sale of Evin Prison to Tehran Municipality Canceled
The sale of Evin Prison to the Tehran Municipality has been canceled due to the municipality's lack of interest and concerns over the high costs…
Registration of 105,000 Mutual Divorces in the First 10 Months of 2016
In the first ten months of 2016, Iran registered 138,353 divorces, with 105,533 being mutual. The rising divorce rates, particularly among younger couples, highlight significant…
Air Pollution Forces Closure of Elementary Schools in Tehran Again
Elementary and preschool schools in Tehran will be closed on Sunday due to severe air pollution, following a decision by the Tehran Air Pollution Emergency…
Are Marriage Laws in Iran Being Formulated to Meet the Sexual Needs of Children?
Zahra Ayatollahi, head of the Women's Cultural Council, has called for attention to the sexual needs of children as early marriages increase in Iran. She…
Iranian Doctor Residing in Sweden on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison
Ahmadreza Jalali, an Iranian doctor and researcher in Italy, has been on hunger strike in Evin Prison for ten days after being imprisoned for nearly…
The Kolbari Border of Qasr-e Shirin Will Be Reopened Soon
The kolbari border in Qasr-e Shirin is set to reopen soon, allowing kolbars to import non-food goods worth two million tomans per trip. This move…