January 2016
Ministry of Interior: 15 Million Judicial Cases Opened Last Year
Morteza Mirbagheri, Iran's Deputy Minister of Interior, revealed that 15 million judicial cases were opened last year, indicating a failure in societal dialogue and resolution.…
Former Chief Commander of the Army Mohammad Salimi Passes Away
Major General Mohammad Salimi, former Chief Commander of the Iranian Army, has died at the age of 78 after a period of illness. His career…
Red Crescent Chief: Tehran is on a 'Time Bomb'
Amir Mohsen Ziaei, head of the Red Crescent Society, warns that Tehran is at risk of a significant earthquake, urging residents to prepare for potential…
Israeli Defense Minister: ISIS is Funded by Oil Sales to Turkey
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon accused Turkey of financing ISIS through oil sales. This accusation could strain the recently improving relations between Turkey and Israel,…
Kremlin Officially Accuses Obama Administration of Slander
The Kremlin has officially accused the U.S. of slander after an American official labeled Putin as corrupt. This accusation comes amid already strained relations between…
Visa Facilitation Agreement Between Iran and Russia to Be Implemented
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced the implementation of a visa facilitation agreement between Iran and Russia starting February 6. This agreement aims to ease travel…
Kremlin: Putin Did Not Ask Assad to Step Down
The Kremlin denied reports that Putin asked Assad to resign, despite Western intelligence sources claiming otherwise. This denial highlights the ongoing support Russia provides to…
Russia: British Commission's Report on Litvinenko's Death Lacks Credibility
The Kremlin has dismissed a British commission's report on Alexander Litvinenko's death as politically motivated and lacking credibility. The report suggests that Litvinenko was likely…
British Commission: Litvinenko's Murder Likely Approved by Putin
A British commission has concluded that the assassination of Alexander Litvinenko was likely approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Litvinenko, a former KGB officer and…
Putin: Western Sanctions Have Severely Hurt the Russian Economy
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Western sanctions due to the Ukraine crisis have significantly harmed the Russian economy, particularly affecting access to financial markets…
Hila Sedighi's Account of Arrest: I Was Transported in a Cage
Hila Sedighi, an Iranian poet, was arrested upon her return to Tehran and detailed her harsh treatment during two days in detention. She emphasized her…
Hila Sedighi, Iranian Poet Released on Bail
Hila Sedighi, an Iranian poet, was released on bail after being detained at Imam Khomeini Airport upon her return to Iran. Her arrest was confirmed…
Hezbollah Lebanon Attacks Israeli Soldiers' Patrol at the Border
Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a bomb attack on an Israeli patrol at the Lebanon-Israel border, resulting in casualties among Israeli soldiers. This incident marks a…
Einanlou; A Voice That Attracted Thousands of Iranians to the Beauty of Iran's Nature
Mohammad Ali Einanlou, a beloved Iranian television presenter and nature documentarian, passed away at 68, having significantly influenced ecotourism in Iran. Known for his extensive…
Reasons for the Closure of the Rooz Website in an Interview with Noushaba Amiri
The Rooz website, a significant platform for Persian-speaking users for a decade, ceased operations at the beginning of 2016. The closure was discussed in an…