January 2025
Arrest of a Senior Security Official of Assad's Regime in Latakia
Atef Najib, a senior security official and relative of Bashar al-Assad, has been arrested in Latakia for his role in the 2011 crackdown on protests…
CENTCOM Forces Kill Senior Member of Al-Qaeda-Linked Group in Syria
U.S. Central Command forces killed a senior member of the Al-Qaeda-linked group Huras al-Din in Syria during an airstrike. This operation is part of CENTCOM's…
New Syrian Leader Promises to Hold a 'National Dialogue Conference'
Ahmad al-Shara, the newly appointed interim president of Syria, has promised to hold a National Dialogue Conference to discuss the country's future and establish civil…
Ahmad al-Shara' Appointed as Head of Transitional Legislative Council in Syria
Ahmad al-Shara' has been appointed as the interim president of Syria by former rebels after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. The new government has dissolved…
Russian Government Delegates Visit Syria for the First Time After Bashar al-Assad's Fall
A Russian delegation has visited Syria for the first time since Bashar al-Assad's regime fell, seeking to negotiate with the new government while ensuring the…
Marco Rubio Threatens to Set a 'Very Large' Reward for Senior Taliban Leaders
Marco Rubio, the new U.S. Secretary of State, has threatened to offer a reward larger than that for Osama bin Laden for senior Taliban leaders,…
Continued Drip-Feed Information from the Judiciary: 'The Assailant was Single'
Two notorious judges of the Islamic Republic, Ali Razini and Mohammad Mogheiseh, were killed over a week ago, and the government has provided limited and…
Oscar Nominees Announced; Rasoulof's Film and an Iranian Animation Are Included
The Academy announced the Oscar nominees, including Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof's film "The Fig Tree Seeds" and the short animation "In the Shadow of the…
200 People Die Daily from Cancer in Iran
Dr. Kazem Zandeh Del reports that cancer causes about 200 deaths daily in Iran, with predictions of a doubling of cases in 15 years. He…
Iranian Media Releases New Details on the Assassination of Mogheiseh and Razini
Two Iranian Supreme Court judges, Mohammad Mogheiseh and Ali Razini, were assassinated by a 31-year-old tea boy identified as an infiltrator. The incident raises concerns…
Cecilia Sala on Her Detention in Iran, the Role of Musk, and Triangular Diplomacy
Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist, was released from Iranian detention after 21 days, with her case linked to diplomatic negotiations involving Italy, Iran, and the…
Annual Deaths of 50,000 Citizens Due to Air Pollution in Iran
The Iranian Minister of Health confirmed that air pollution causes around 50,000 deaths annually in the country. Recent reports highlighted a surge in hospital visits…
Taliban Official Urges Group Leader to Lift Ban on Girls' Education
A senior Taliban official has publicly called for the lifting of the ban on girls' education, stating there is no justification for it. This marks…
Government Newspaper Claims About the Killing of Two Notorious Judges: 6 Shots in 13 Seconds
Two notorious judges of the Islamic Republic, Mohammad Mogheiseh and Ali Razini, were killed in a shooting incident at the Tehran courthouse. The assailant, identified…
Radio Report by Roya Maleki on the Killing of Two Supreme Court Judges
Two prominent Iranian Supreme Court judges were killed in their office by gunfire, with the judiciary attributing the attack to an armed infiltrator who subsequently…
Interview with Mahmoud Amiri Moghaddam, Director of Iran Human Rights Organization, on the Killing of Two Judges
Two Iranian Supreme Court judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Mogheiseh, have been killed, raising questions about potential international repercussions for Iran regarding human rights violations.…
Hamid Asefi's Perspective on the Killing of Two Supreme Court Judges
The recent killings of two Supreme Court judges in Iran sparked mixed reactions, with some celebrating and others warning of increased political repression. Political analyst…
Shooting at 3 Judges in Front of Tehran Court Palace; Fars: Two Judges Killed
A shooting incident occurred in front of the Tehran Court Palace, resulting in the deaths of two judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Mogheiseh, while a…
Letter from Two Political Prisoners to Prince Reza Pahlavi: Remain the United Voice of the Iranian Nation
Two political prisoners, Reza Mohammadi Hosseini and Zartosht Ahmadi Raghb, have written to Prince Reza Pahlavi urging him to continue being the voice of the…
Fig Tree Seed Nominated for BAFTA Award; 'Cardinals' and 'Emilia Perez' Lead Nominations
'Fig Tree Seed' by Mohammad Rasoulof has been nominated for a BAFTA award, highlighting its significance in the international film scene despite being made underground…
Iraqi Prime Minister Heads to Britain to Sign 'Strategic Cooperation' Agreement
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia' al-Sudani is visiting Britain to sign a strategic cooperation agreement, marking a new phase in Iraq-Britain relations. The visit includes…
Hezbollah's Anger Over the Appointment of 'Nawaf Salam' as Prime Minister of Lebanon
Nawaf Salam has been appointed as Lebanon's Prime Minister despite Hezbollah's opposition, with significant parliamentary support. This appointment signifies potential political shifts and highlights ongoing…
Nawaf Salam, President of the International Court of Justice, Appointed to Form Lebanese Government Despite Hezbollah's Opposition
Nawaf Salam has been appointed to form the Lebanese government, reflecting a significant shift in power dynamics as Hezbollah's influence wanes. Joseph Aoun, the new…
Editor-in-Chief of Etemad Found Guilty; Hazrati: I Am Proudly the Regime's Horn Blower
Elias Hazrati, former editor-in-chief of 'Etemad Online', was convicted for using the term 'horn blower' in an article, leading to a complaint from a government…
Guardian Council Opposes '75 Percent of Minimum Wage' Payment for Individuals with Disabilities
The Guardian Council has opposed a proposed increase in living allowances for severely disabled individuals to 75% of the minimum wage, depriving them of financial…
Criticism of the Plan to Move the Capital to Makran; A Large Part of It 'Lacks Running Water'
The proposal to move Iran's capital to the Makran region has sparked criticism due to the area's lack of basic infrastructure, including running water. Former…
Continued Criticism of Drug Price Hikes; Pezeshkian: The Currency We Provide Gets Lost
Iranian officials continue to face backlash over soaring drug prices, with Masoud Pezeshkian highlighting the mismanagement of allocated currency for drug imports. The Minister of…
Consumption of $30 Billion in Fuel at Iran's Power Plants
Iran's power plants are consuming $30 billion worth of fuel annually due to low efficiency, leading to significant electricity shortages. The government is facing an…
US and Europe Warn Syrian Government About Appointing Foreign Jihadists
US, France, and Germany have warned the Syrian government about appointing foreign jihadists to military positions, fearing it could harm their international reputation. The new…
The Age of Starting Tobacco Use in Iran Reaches 9 Years
The age at which children in Iran start using tobacco has dropped to 9 years, raising concerns about future addiction and health risks. Officials are…
Mehrdad Mirdamadi's Report on the Importance of Greenland
Donald Trump has expressed a desire for Greenland to become part of the United States, suggesting potential military and economic actions to achieve this. The…
Arrest of Venezuelan Opposition Leader; Trump: Freedom Fighters Must Not Be Harmed
Maria Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader, was briefly detained and then released following protests against President Nicolas Maduro. Donald Trump condemned her arrest…
Khamenei: Hashd al-Shaabi Should Be Strengthened; America Seeks to Expand Influence
Ali Khamenei urged the strengthening of Hashd al-Shaabi during a meeting with Iraq's Prime Minister, accusing the U.S. of trying to expand its influence in…
Arrest of Two American Citizens in Venezuela on Charges of Attempting a Coup
Two American citizens have been arrested in Venezuela, accused of being part of a group planning a coup. This comes amid a meeting between U.S.…
Some Families Blame 'Lice' for School Closures; Health Ministry Denies Claims
Some families in Iran are attributing school closures to lice infestations, but the Ministry of Health has denied these claims, stating that such infestations are…
Iran's Energy Minister: Electricity Shortage May Reach 25,000 Megawatts This Summer, Hopefully It Won't
Iran's Energy Minister warns of a potential electricity shortage of 25,000 megawatts next summer, following a 20,000 megawatt deficit this year. The government is preparing…
Gilan Governor: The Depth of Anzali Wetland Has Reached Less Than Half a Meter in Many Areas
The Governor of Gilan, Hadi Haqshenas, warned that the depth of Anzali Wetland has drastically decreased, leading to concerns about its potential destruction in the…
Germany: Women and Kurds Must Participate in Syria's Transitional Process
Germany and France's foreign ministers visited Syria, emphasizing the need for inclusive participation in the country's transition to democracy, particularly involving women and Kurds. They…
Interior Ministry: We expelled 3 million Afghan nationals, but they returned to Iran
Iran's Interior Ministry reports that despite expelling 3 million Afghan nationals over the past three years, many have returned due to dire conditions in Afghanistan.…
New Syrian Rulers Impose New Restrictions at the Lebanon Border
Syria has closed its border to Lebanese citizens, implementing new restrictions that require residency permits for entry. Lebanese officials are in talks with Syria to…
Beirut and Damascus Work to Resolve Issue of Lebanese Citizens Entering Syria
Lebanon and Syria are attempting to resolve entry restrictions on Lebanese citizens due to new regulations from the Syrian government. The situation is complicated by…
Saudi Arabia Says Ready to 'Participate in Transformation' in Syria
The new Syrian foreign minister, Asaad Hassan Sheibani, visited Saudi Arabia to discuss the formation of an inclusive government and economic development plans. Saudi Arabia…
Reasons for Academics' Migration: Security Environment, Mandatory Hijab, and Filtering
A conference on the migration of academic elites in Iran highlighted key factors driving this trend, including a security environment in universities, mandatory hijab laws,…
German and French Foreign Ministers Visit Damascus to Meet with al-Shara
The German and French foreign ministers visited Damascus to engage with the new Syrian government, focusing on political inclusion and rights for diverse ethnic and…
Criticism of 'Islamist' Changes in Curriculum in Syria
The Syrian Interim Government's Ministry of Education has announced controversial changes to the school curriculum, replacing secular terms with Islamist ones, which has led to…
Syria's Interim Foreign Minister Visits Saudi Arabia on First Foreign Trip
The Syrian Interim Foreign Minister, As'ad Hassan Shibani, visited Saudi Arabia, marking the first foreign trip of the new Syrian leadership after the fall of…
Saudi Arabia is the First Foreign Destination for the Syrian Interim Government's Foreign Minister
The Syrian Interim Government's Foreign Minister visited Saudi Arabia, marking a significant diplomatic engagement aimed at improving relations between Syria and Saudi Arabia. This visit…