November 2017
Radio Farda Interview with Thai Coach Who Wore a Headscarf
The Iranian Kabaddi Federation condemned the actions of Thai coach Sampratch Fonchou, who wore a headscarf during a championship, claiming it was a prank intended…
From Alireza's Loss to the Thai Man's Hijab
The program discusses the pressures on Iranian athletes to avoid competing against Israelis, highlighting Alireza Karimi's forced loss. It also covers the failed screening of…
Central Bank of Iran Reports 11% Increase in Housing Prices in Tehran
The Central Bank of Iran reported an 18.5% increase in home sales and an 11% rise in housing prices in Tehran for November compared to…
Protesters in Pakistan: We Have Reached an Agreement with the Government, Protests Will End
Islamist protesters in Pakistan have reached an agreement with the government to end their protests after the resignation of the Minister of Justice, Zahid Hamid.…
Window; Latest News Regarding Religious Minorities and Other Political and Ideological Prisoners
This article reports on the sentencing of six Baha'i citizens in Iran, the international calls for the release of Ahmadreza Jalali, and the legal troubles…
Release of a Christian Convert Detained in Dezful
Mohammad Ali Torabi, a Christian convert and church official, has been temporarily released from prison in Dezful after being detained for several years. His arrest…
Are Prophets and Imams Infallible and Possessing 'Ismah'?
The article discusses the concept of infallibility ('Ismah') of prophets and Imams in Islam, focusing on differing views between Sunni and Shiite scholars. Abdol-Fattah Khedmati…
Two Imprisoned Christian Converts Forced to Sign Blank Papers
Two Christian converts, Mohammad Ali Torabi and Abdolali Pourmand, were forced to sign blank papers in prison, raising concerns about potential forced confessions and political…
Statements by Representatives of Kermanshah and Islamabad West Regarding Earthquake Victims
Representatives from Kermanshah and Islamabad West have provided conflicting statements regarding the death toll and aid distribution following a devastating earthquake. Ahmad Safari claims over…
Associated Press Report on the First Genetic Manipulation in a Patient's Body
Scientists have conducted the first genetic manipulation inside a patient's body to treat Hunter syndrome, a metabolic disorder. Brian Maddox, the patient, expressed pride in…
Sheikh Ali Salman to be Tried for 'Espionage' for Qatar
Sheikh Ali Salman, a prominent Shia opposition leader in Bahrain, is facing trial for alleged espionage for Qatar, amidst ongoing tensions between Bahrain and Qatar.…
Statements by a Parliament Representative Regarding 'Implicit Agreement' on Government Restructuring Denied
The Deputy of the President's Office denied claims of an implicit agreement among government leaders to restructure ministries, countering statements made by a parliament representative.…
Meeting with Mohammad Najafi
The article discusses Mohammad Najafi, a lawyer imprisoned for advocating for victims of the December 2017 protests in Iran, where numerous individuals were killed. His…
The Roots of Financial Institutions' Problems Date Back to the 1990s
The article discusses the historical roots of the problems faced by financial institutions in Iran, tracing them back to the 1990s when credit cooperatives were…
Meeting with Nasser Nourd Gol-tappeh
Nasser Nourd Gol-tappeh, a 46-year-old Christian convert in Tehran, is serving a 10-year sentence for establishing a house church, accused of acting against national security.…
Destruction of a High Percentage of Iran's Wildlife Over the Past 40 Years
The Environmental Protection Agency in Lorestan reports that 80% of animal species in Iran have been lost over the past 40 years, citing neglect and…
Islamic Sciences Professor Takes Leave from Oxford University After Being Accused of 'Rape'
Tariq Ramadan, a prominent Islamic scholar at Oxford University, has taken a leave of absence following allegations of rape and sexual harassment from two women.…
Hundreds of Refugees on Manus Island Lack Access to Water, Electricity, and Food
A court in Papua New Guinea has denied requests from refugees on Manus Island for basic necessities like water and electricity, leading to a humanitarian…
Implicit Defense of the Media System Organization by Government Spokesman
The Iranian government is attempting to establish a 'Media System Organization' that critics argue will severely restrict journalistic freedom. Government spokesman Mohammad Baqer Nobakht defended…
Latest Status of Mohammad Ali Taheri's Case and Other Political-Prisoners
Mohammad Ali Taheri's death sentence has been annulled again by the Supreme Court, while the detention of journalists Yaghma Fashkhami and Sasan Aghaei continues without…
Moscow, Khamenei, and the Riddle of 'Who is the Enemy?'
Ali Khamenei met with Vladimir Putin, discussing U.S. hostility and strengthening ties with Russia. Ahmadreza Pourdastan revealed that Russian planes had launched missiles from Iran…
Meeting with Mohammad Saber Malek-Reisi
The article discusses the case of Mohammad Saber Malek-Reisi, a 25-year-old political prisoner from Iran who has been incarcerated since he was 17. He was…
Mohammad Yazdi: Ali Larijani Should Correct the Election Law for the Sake of God
Mohammad Yazdi criticized Ali Larijani's objections to the Guardian Council's decision to cancel a Zoroastrian council member's membership, urging reforms in Iran's election law. Yazdi…