December 2023
Israel Plans to Replace Tens of Thousands of Palestinian Workers with Foreign Laborers
Israel plans to expel all Palestinian workers and replace them with foreign laborers from various countries as a security measure following a recent Hamas attack.…
Kaveh Madani Responds to Claims of 'Cloud Theft' at Iran's Border: It's for 'Conveying Fantastical Stories'
Kaveh Madani has publicly refuted claims of 'cloud theft' by Turkey, asserting that such allegations are unfounded and used to distract from Iran's water crisis.…
Media in Iran: No Bail Set for 'Tataloo'
Iranian media have refuted claims that bail was set for singer Amir Tataloo, who is currently in custody on charges related to promoting corruption and…
Accusation of 'Group Formation' Against Manouchehr Bakhtiari; His Trial Held via 'Video Conference' in Prison
Manouchehr Bakhtiari, father of a protest victim, faces new charges of 'forming a group' while still imprisoned. His family is under pressure from the regime,…
Ukrainian Army: We Shot Down 28 Shahed Drones
The Ukrainian army reported shooting down 28 Iranian-made Shahed drones launched by Russia, which caused damage in several regions. This incident highlights the ongoing military…
Islamic Jihad Joins Cairo Negotiations; Palestinian Casualties Increase
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in significant casualties, with over 20,000 Palestinians reported killed. Islamic Jihad has joined negotiations in Cairo for a…
Iraq Elections; AFP: Pro-Iran Factions Expected to Strengthen
Iraq held its first provincial council elections in a decade, with expectations that pro-Iran Shiite factions will gain strength amid widespread public frustration and corruption.…
Continued Insecurity in Workshops in Iran; Death and Injury of Two Sabzevar Workers and Electrocution of a Lineman
Two workers in Sabzevar, Iran, faced serious accidents due to unsafe working conditions, highlighting ongoing issues in workplace safety. Labor activists criticize the government's ineffective…
Consequences of Unstudied Laws | Reduction of Construction Workers' Insurance Premiums; Parliament Representatives: We Have Requested an 'Interpretation'
The Iranian Parliament has acknowledged flaws in the social insurance law for construction workers and is seeking to amend it due to widespread criticism. The…
UN: Taliban Imprisons Afghan Women for 'Protection' Against Gender-Based Violence
The UN reports that the Taliban is imprisoning Afghan women under the guise of protecting them from gender-based violence, with no existing support shelters available.…
First Presence of Some Female Football Fans at the Capital Derby; Islamic Republic Under FIFA Pressure
For the first time in decades, female football fans were allowed to attend the capital derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal in Iran. This event, described…
The European Union Greenlights Negotiations for Ukraine's Membership
EU leaders have unexpectedly agreed to start membership negotiations for Ukraine, despite opposition from Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban. This decision is seen as a…
Ministry of Health Reports 90,000 New Cancer Cases Annually
The Iranian Ministry of Health reported that there are 90,000 new cancer cases annually, with breast, colorectal, prostate, and lung cancers being the most common.…
Discriminatory Laws Continue to Claim Victims; Honor Killing in the Capital; A Father Killed His 21-Year-Old Daughter
A father in Tehran killed his 21-year-old daughter over a disagreement regarding marriage, highlighting ongoing issues of honor killings in Iran. Experts attribute these murders…
A Clerical Official: Female Students and Clerical Soldiers are Present in Schools
A clerical official announced the integration of female clerics and clerical soldiers into Iranian schools as part of an Islamic transformation in education, claiming high…
Oberlin College to VOA: Jafar Mahalati on 'Indefinite Leave' Since December 7
Oberlin College has placed Mohammad Jafar Mahalati, former Iranian ambassador to the UN, on indefinite leave amid allegations of sexual harassment and anti-Semitic remarks. The…