September 2016
Amos Oz at Shimon Peres' Funeral: Peace is Achievable, Necessary, and Inevitable
Amos Oz delivered a poignant speech at the funeral of Shimon Peres, emphasizing the necessity of peace between Israelis and Palestinians. He criticized the current…
Ahmad Jannati's Implicit Reference to Ahmadinejad's Candidacy as a 'New Sedition'
Ahmad Jannati implied that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's potential candidacy for the presidency represents a 'new sedition,' praising Ali Khamenei for preventing it. Ahmadinejad has since withdrawn…
Hidden and Controversial Questions in the Azerbaijan Referendum
Azerbaijan will hold a referendum on September 26 to vote on 29 constitutional amendments that could strengthen President Ilham Aliyev's power, including extending presidential terms…
Netanyahu's Sarcastic Remark to Abbas: File a Complaint Against Iran for the Charter of Cyrus the Great
Israeli PM Netanyahu sarcastically suggested that Palestinian President Abbas file a complaint against Iran for the Charter of Cyrus the Great, in response to Abbas's…
Simultaneous Increase in Car Imports and Production in Iran Last Year
Iran has seen a notable increase in both car production and imports, with production rising by 10.3% and imports by 63% in the first five…
57% of This Year's University Entrance Exam Passers Are Girls
In Iran, 57% of this year's university entrance exam passers are girls, reflecting a significant gender disparity in education despite high female enrollment. However, this…
The Social Affairs Editor of Shargh Newspaper Arrested at Home
Sadra Mohaghegh, the social affairs editor of Shargh newspaper, was arrested at his home, with accusations of preparing reports for anti-revolutionary media. This incident marks…
812,000 Internet Domains with Iranian Identity in Operation
Iran has reported 812,000 internet domains with Iranian identity, showing a significant annual growth rate of 45%. This positions Iran as a leader in the…
Serious Involvement of Tehran City Council in Investigating Multiple Incidents in the Metro
The Tehran City Council is increasing its scrutiny of multiple recent incidents at metro construction sites, including a deadly accident at Kian Shahr that killed…
Zarif Criticizes Saudi Grand Mufti's Remarks on 'Iranians Not Being Muslims'
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticized Saudi Grand Mufti Abdulaziz Al Sheikh's claim that Iranians are not Muslims, asserting that Iranian Islam differs from…
After Cigarettes, Alcohol Has the 'Highest' Consumption in Iran
A recent survey in Iran reveals a significant rise in alcohol consumption, ranking it second after cigarettes. The findings indicate concerning trends in simultaneous substance…