June 2023
Two Iranian Women Invited to Join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited two Iranian artists, Zar Amir-Ebrahimi and Ansiyeh Maleki, to join its ranks. This reflects the…
New Poll: Majority of Americans Support U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that 65% of Americans support military aid to Ukraine, reflecting a significant increase in public backing since May. The Biden…
The Government is 'on the Nerves' of the People; An Expert to VOA: The Islamic Republic Fears the Fire Beneath the Ashes of Protests
The Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, expressed concerns about the impact of social media on public security and called for stricter controls. Experts believe…
An Iraqi Official: No Agreement with Iran for Issuing 'Arbaeen Passport'; Iranian Official: It Was Unimaginable
An Iraqi official denied any agreement with Iran regarding the issuance of a special passport for Arbaeen pilgrims, contradicting Iranian claims. The Iranian side expressed…
U.S. State Department Spokesperson: Wagner Rebellion Was a 'New Moment' in Russia's War Against Ukraine
Matthew Miller, U.S. State Department spokesperson, highlighted the significance of the Wagner group's rebellion in Russia, marking it as a pivotal moment in the ongoing…
U.S. Secretary of State: Chaos in Russia May Last for Months
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that the chaos in Russia, stemming from the Wagner Group's challenge to Putin, could continue for months, affecting…
Return of Wagner Mercenaries to Bases; Italy: The 'Myth' of Russian Unity is Over
Wagner mercenaries ended their rebellion against Putin and are relocating to Belarus under a mediated agreement. This event has raised serious questions about Putin's control…
Initial Reactions of Islamic Republic Officials Following Wagner Group Armed Rebellion: An Internal Matter
Iranian officials have responded to the Wagner Group's armed rebellion in Russia by labeling it an internal issue and expressing support for Russian law. This…
Explosion of Two Fuel Tanks at Russian Military Facility; 100 Personnel Engaged in Firefighting
An explosion at a military facility in Voronezh, Russia, led to firefighting efforts involving over a hundred personnel. The incident is linked to the ongoing…
Wagner Commander: We Are Heading to Moscow; Russia is Drowning in Corruption and Deceit
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the commander of the Wagner mercenary group, has sent forces to Moscow to challenge the Russian military leadership, claiming to have taken control…
What Do We Know About the Wagner Group? The Most Serious Challenge to Putin's Long Reign
Yevgeny Prigozhin, commander of the Wagner Group, has declared a rebellion against Russia's military leadership, claiming control of Rostov-on-Don. Putin has labeled the actions as…
Russia in Crisis; Chechen Leader Issues Warning to Wagner Commander
Ramzan Kadyrov has pledged Chechen forces to suppress Yevgeny Prigozhin's rebellion against the Russian military. Prigozhin has accused Defense Minister Shoigu of betrayal, leading to…
Wagner Group Claims Control of Rostov; Putin Addresses the Nation
The Wagner Group, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, has claimed control of Rostov, prompting a strong response from President Putin who accused him of treason. This…
Unrest in the Kremlin on Friday Night; Wagner Commander Accuses Defense Minister of Treason and Marches Toward Moscow
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the commander of the Wagner Group, has declared war on the Kremlin after accusing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu of betrayal and causing the…
Crisis in Russia; Are Wagner Mercenaries Turning Their Weapons Against Russia?
The Wagner Group, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, has turned against the Kremlin, calling for a revolt and threatening retaliation against Russian military leadership due to…
Arrest of Two Family Members of a London-Based Activist in Iranshahr; Fariba Baloch: Their Crime is Being 'My Son and Brother'
Amir Dadfarin and Mohammad Malazahi, family members of London-based activist Fariba Baloch, were arrested in Iranshahr, Iran, while returning from a trip to the UK.…
Continuation of Student Protests and a Big 'No' to the Islamic Republic; Expulsion of an Active Student from University
Student protests against the Islamic Republic continue in Iran, highlighted by the expulsion of Alireza Baradaran Shirka from Amir Kabir University for his activism. The…
Raisi's Special Envoy: Taliban Agrees to Iran's Measurement of Helmand River Water Level
Iran's special envoy announced that the Taliban has agreed to allow an Iranian delegation to measure the Helmand River's water level, amid ongoing negotiations about…
Russia Delivers Tactical Nuclear Weapons to Belarus
Belarus is receiving tactical nuclear weapons from Russia, as stated by President Lukashenko. The U.S. has criticized this move but will not alter its strategic…
Manipulation of Import Tariffs in Favor of Automakers; A Parliament Member Claims Car Imports Have 'Rents'
The Iranian government has approved a controversial increase in import tariffs on used cars, raising them up to 171%, which has led to accusations of…
Silvio Berlusconi, Former Prime Minister of Italy, Passes Away at 86
Silvio Berlusconi, the former Prime Minister of Italy, died at 86 due to leukemia and a lung infection. He was a significant figure in Italian…
Hrana: Tomaj Salehi has been beaten in prison
Tomaj Salehi, an Iranian rapper arrested during the 2022 protests, has reportedly been beaten in prison and denied adequate medical care. His case has drawn…
Death of Second Amir Kabir University Student Within a Week
Two Amir Kabir University students have died within a week under suspicious circumstances, with one death linked to potential food poisoning. Forensic officials have ruled…
Tightening Insurance Regulations for Ships Operating Under UAE Flag
The UAE is tightening insurance regulations for ships under its flag due to concerns over oil spills from inadequately insured vessels. This move comes amid…
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Saudi Arabia Will Reopen This Week
The Iranian embassy in Saudi Arabia is set to reopen this week as part of a broader effort to restore diplomatic relations between the two…
Continued Protests by Wheat Farmers Over Purchase Prices; Ministry of Agriculture Calls for More Financial Resources
Wheat farmers in Iran are protesting the government's fixed purchase price of 15,000 tomans per kilogram, demanding an increase to 17,000 tomans. The Ministry of…
Prigozhin: Factions in the Kremlin Are Trying to Destroy the Russian Government
Yevgeny Prigozhin accused factions within the Kremlin of trying to undermine the Russian government by creating discord between him and Chechen forces. He claimed that…
UAE Has Not Released 12 Human Rights Activists 'After Their Sentences Ended'
The UN has reported that the UAE is arbitrarily detaining 12 human rights activists whose sentences have ended, amidst broader concerns about human rights violations…
Iran-Taliban Tensions; Amir-Abdollahian Describes Border Clash as 'Unintentional'
Tensions between Iran and the Taliban escalated following a border clash that resulted in casualties on both sides. Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, downplayed…
Russia's Attack on Kyiv on Children's Day; A Child and Her Mother Killed
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv resulted in the deaths of a child and her mother, coinciding with Children's Day celebrations in Ukraine, which were subsequently…