August 2016
Mahdi Chamran Re-elected as Head of Tehran City Council
Mahdi Chamran has been re-elected as the head of the Tehran City Council amid controversies surrounding significant discounts on municipal property sales. His opponent, Ahmad…
Will Iran's New Oil Contracts Come to Fruition?
An unofficial meeting of the Iranian Parliament raised strong criticisms against new oil contracts amid concerns over the oil industry's declining capacity and the need…
Iran's Minister of Communications: No Negotiations Have Taken Place Regarding Mastercard
Iran's Minister of Communications, Mahmoud Vaezi, announced that there have been no negotiations with Mastercard for Iran's access to its services. Instead, discussions are ongoing…
German Interior Minister's Reaction to Report on Islamist Groups' Activities in Turkey
German Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière defended a report labeling Turkey as a central hub for Islamist activities, amidst rising tensions between Germany and Turkey…
Mastercard Company Has No Activities in Iran
Mastercard has denied any involvement in Iran, refuting claims of providing credit cards to Iranians through an intermediary. This denial comes amid reports from Iranian…
Iranian Television Apologizes for Broadcasting 'Archival Execution Images'
Iranian state television apologized after airing archival execution images during a news segment about concert cancellations in Mashhad. The incident drew widespread criticism on social…
Host: What Do Famous Iranian Personalities Think?
The article introduces a new radio program called 'Host' by Iranian journalist Sadegh Saba, where he interviews famous Iranian personalities who invite five of their…
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake at Iran-Azerbaijan Border Leaves One Dead
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near the Iran-Azerbaijan border, resulting in one death and injuries among residents. The earthquake caused panic and damage to infrastructure…