March 2016
Iran's Minister of Energy: We Will Desalinate Persian Gulf Water and Transfer It to the Central Plateau
Iran's Minister of Energy announced a plan to desalinate water from the Persian Gulf and transfer it to 17 provinces in the central plateau, aiming…
Why Hassan Rouhani's Trip to Austria Was Canceled
Hassan Rouhani's trip to Austria was canceled due to security concerns, as stated by both the Iranian and Austrian presidencies. This cancellation raises questions about…
Kiarostami Discharged from Hospital
Abbas Kiarostami, the renowned Iranian filmmaker, has been discharged from the hospital after treatment for gastrointestinal issues, despite earlier reports of a cancer diagnosis. Fereydoun…
The Nobel Academy Condemns Salman Rushdie's Death Fatwa After 27 Years
The Royal Swedish Academy has condemned the 1989 death fatwa against Salman Rushdie, issued by Ayatollah Khomeini, after 27 years of silence. This condemnation highlights…
Isfahan Governor Calls for Explanation Regarding Invalidated Votes of Third Elected Member of Parliament
The governor of Isfahan announced that the Guardian Council has invalidated the votes of Mino Khaleghi, the third elected member of parliament from Isfahan. Khaleghi,…
News-Making Figure of 2015 Selected by You: Mohammad Javad Zarif
Mohammad Javad Zarif has been named the most news-making figure of 2015 by Radio Farda's audience for the third year in a row. He received…
Obama's Nowruz Message: Opening a New Path for Old Enemies May Be Possible
In his Nowruz message, President Obama highlighted the potential for renewed relations between the U.S. and Iran, referencing his upcoming historic visit to Cuba. He…
American Student Sentenced to 15 Years in North Korea
Otto Warmbier, a 21-year-old American student, was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor in North Korea for allegedly stealing a propaganda poster. The U.S.…
Ahmad Shahid's Report to the UN Human Rights Council on Iran
Ahmad Shahid presented a report on Iran's human rights situation at the UN, highlighting both positive legal changes and concerns over high execution rates, particularly…
Head of Armed Forces Judicial Organization Opposes Military Service Sale
Mohammad Kazem Bahrami, head of the Armed Forces Judicial Organization, opposes the sale of military service, claiming it undermines its essence. Despite mandatory conscription, many…
The Largest Joint Military Exercise Between the U.S. and South Korea Begins
The U.S. and South Korea have commenced their largest joint military exercise, prompting North Korea to threaten nuclear retaliation. This exercise involves significant troop deployments…
Salehi: I Learned via Text Message That I Had Been Appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ali Akbar Salehi recounted how he unexpectedly learned of his appointment as Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs via text message while preparing for a speech.…
Rouhani's Government Sends Two-Month Budget Bill for 1395 to Parliament
The Iranian government has submitted a two-month budget bill for 1395 to parliament due to delays in the annual budget approval process. This move is…
Rouhani: Regional Issues Have Not Disrupted Tehran-Ankara Relations
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu met to discuss strengthening bilateral relations despite regional tensions. Both leaders emphasized the importance of…
Ahmad Davutoğlu, Prime Minister of Turkey, Arrives in Tehran
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmad Davutoğlu visited Tehran to discuss economic cooperation and regional issues, including the Syrian crisis, amidst ongoing tensions between Turkey and Iran…