December 2015
Furough Turns Eighty
Forough Farrokhzad, a prominent Iranian poet, would have turned eighty on December 29. Despite her short life, her legacy remains influential in Iranian society, with…
20 Percent of Marriages in Iran are Temporary
Shirin Ahmadnia of the Welfare Organization reported that 20% of marriages in Iran are temporary, indicating a shift in family structures. This trend is attributed…
Reactions Continue Over the Non-Broadcast of the Interview Between Ferdowsipour and Zarif
The non-broadcast of an interview between Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and host Adel Ferdowsipour has sparked significant reactions from various officials and media…
Tehran Prosecutor: We Have Issued Judicial Orders to Police for Dealing with Bad Hijab
Tehran's prosecutor has ordered police to intensify actions against bad hijab and other social issues, citing a close link between social harms and crime. This…
Ferdowsipour: Officials of IRIB Did Not See Fit to Broadcast Zarif's Interview
Adel Ferdowsipour revealed that IRIB officials decided not to air his interview with Foreign Minister Zarif, prompting his apology to the minister and the public.…
What Happens If the 'Leader' Dies?
The article discusses the potential political implications of Ayatollah Khamenei's death, questioning how much the Islamic Republic's future relies on individual leadership versus institutional power.…
Jahangiri Criticizes Turkish Officials' Statements 'Against the Sacred Values of the Iranian People'
Eshaq Jahangiri criticized Turkish officials for making negative statements about Iran during a meeting with President Erdogan. The discussion arose after Erdogan complained about Iranian…
Which Media Do You Trust?
The head of a research center in Iran claims that the public's trust in state media is higher than in satellite and social media. Trust…
The Faction; Examination of Events Related to the Formation of an Autonomous Government in Azerbaijan
The article discusses the 70th anniversary of the short-lived National Government of Azerbaijan in Iran, which faced legal ambiguities and accusations leading to its quick…
Security Forces Prevent Commemoration Ceremony for Pouyandeh and Mokhtari in Karaj
Security forces in Iran disrupted a commemoration ceremony for two murdered writers, Mohammad Mokhtari and Mohammad Jafar Pouyandeh, on the anniversary of their deaths. The…
OPEC Fails to Reach Agreement on Production Ceiling Limits
OPEC failed to agree on production ceiling limits during a recent meeting, allowing member countries to maintain current production levels. Iran is pushing for other…