December 2014
Iran's Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Receives Second Yellow Card from Parliament
Iran's Minister of Industry, Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh, received a second yellow card from parliament for failing to adequately explain the import of luxury cars and…
Guardian Council Spokesman: Presumption of Innocence Does Not Apply in Candidate Qualification
The spokesman for Iran's Guardian Council stated that the presumption of innocence does not apply when assessing candidates for elections, emphasizing the council's role as…
Iraqi Army Recaptures Main Parts of 'Duluya' from ISIS
The Iraqi army and allied militias have recaptured key areas of Duluya from ISIS, breaking the group's siege. This operation marks a significant setback for…
Legal Deputy of Rouhani: 40 Million Iranians Are Involved in Legal Issues
Elham Aminzadeh, the legal deputy of Iran's president, revealed that 40 million Iranians are entangled in legal issues, with 19 million cases currently in the…
Commemoration of the Victims on the Tenth Anniversary of the Deadly Indian Ocean Tsunami
On the tenth anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami, countries across Asia held memorial ceremonies to honor the over 230,000 victims of the disaster. Survivors…
Allocation of Research Budget Following Recent Suicides in Masjed Soleiman
A committee has been formed in Masjed Soleiman to investigate recent suicides, with a budget of 20 million tomans allocated for research. The committee will…
Iran's Ministry of Health: 47 Million People Consume Unhealthy Food
Iran's Deputy Minister of Health revealed that 47 million citizens consume unhealthy food, contributing to a high prevalence of hypertension among the population. The government…
Iran's President: Inflation Rate Reduced to 17%
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani announced a significant reduction in the inflation rate from over 40% to 17% during his administration. He also highlighted a 4%…
Death of Two Iranian Cheetahs in Road Accidents
Two Iranian cheetahs, including a mother and one of her cubs, were killed in separate road accidents, highlighting the dangers faced by this endangered species.…
Wall Street Journal: The 2012 Bombing Was the Work of Bashar al-Assad
The Wall Street Journal claims that Bashar al-Assad orchestrated a 2012 bombing that killed key military and intelligence officials in Syria, contradicting previous narratives that…
Tunisian Secular Candidate Claims Victory in Presidential Election
Mohamed Beji Caid Essebsi claims victory in Tunisia's first free presidential election, while current president Moncef Marzouki refuses to concede until official results are announced.…
Digging Graves for 'Unknown Martyrs' in the Most Famous Tourist Square of Yazd
The burial of eight unknown martyrs from the Iran-Iraq war is set to occur in Yazd's historic Amir Chakhmaq square, despite opposition from cultural heritage…
Morteza Ahmadi, Iranian Cinema and Music Artist, Passes Away
Morteza Ahmadi, a prominent Iranian actor and singer, died at the age of 90 in Tehran after a long battle with lung issues. He was…
Exhibition 'Fashion and Art in the European Union' Held
The European Parliament is hosting an exhibition titled 'Fashion and Art in the European Union' showcasing the works of twenty-eight European artists. The exhibition aims…
The Academy of Persian Language: Ups and Downs
The article discusses the history and challenges faced by the Academy of Persian Language and Literature, highlighting its ongoing struggle to promote Persian vocabulary amidst…
Ministry of Science Reiterates: Ahmadinejad's University Lacks Activity License
The Iranian Ministry of Science has reiterated that the International University of Iranians, linked to former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, lacks a legal license to operate.…
Valiati Describes Australia's 'Security System' as the Designer of the Sydney Hostage Crisis
Ali Akbar Velayati criticized Australia's handling of the Sydney hostage crisis, claiming it was a trivial act orchestrated under U.S. influence. The hostage-taker, Mohammad Hassan…
At least 130 people killed in Taliban attack on school in Peshawar
A Taliban attack on a school in Peshawar resulted in the deaths of at least 130 individuals, including many students. The attack was reportedly a…
Police Chief: Sydney Hostage-Taker Was a Fraudster Who Fled Iran
Mohammad Hassan Manteqi, an Iranian refugee in Australia, was killed during a hostage situation in Sydney. He had fled Iran after committing fraud and had…
Arrest of Two Individuals for Acid Attack on a Young Girl in Tehran
Two individuals were arrested for an acid attack on a young girl in Tehran, attributed to personal disputes. The police commander acknowledged ongoing investigations into…
Iran: We Informed Australia About the Hostage-Taker's Psychological Conditions
An Iranian refugee, Mohammad Hassan Manteqi, took hostages in a Sydney café and was killed during a police raid. The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the…
Hostage Situation at 'Lindt Cafe' in Sydney Ends with Police Assault
A hostage situation at the Lindt Cafe in Sydney ended with a police assault that resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including the hostage-taker,…
Iran's Agreement for Afghan Students to Study in Two New University Fields
Iran has agreed to extend the residency of 450,000 Afghan nationals for six months and allow Afghan students to study in aerospace and mining engineering.…
Protest Gathering of Nurses in Front of the Iranian Presidential Building
Approximately 700 nurses protested in front of the Iranian Presidential Office against income disparities with doctors and the government's delay in implementing nursing service pricing.…
Request to Summon Dozens of Ahmadinejad Administration Officials in Social Security Case
A lawyer has filed a petition to summon over a hundred officials from Ahmadinejad's administration, including former board members of the Workers' Welfare Bank, in…
Nearly Ten Million People in Iran are Illiterate
The head of Iran's Literacy Movement Organization announced that nearly 10 million people in Iran are illiterate, with a focus on educating those under 49.…
Daily Savings of 'Seven Million Liters of Gasoline' in 2013 and 2014
Iran's Executive Vice President announced that modernization of taxi fleets and cancellation of illegal fuel cards saved approximately seven million liters of gasoline daily in…
Ahmadinejad's Government Left '100 Billion Tomans' Commitment for the Presidency
The Iranian presidency's budget has reportedly increased significantly, attributed to commitments from the previous government and the need to regulate employee salaries. This has sparked…
Stomach Cancer is the 'Most Common' Cancer Among Iranian Men
At an international congress on gastrointestinal cancers in Iran, experts highlighted stomach cancer as the most prevalent cancer among Iranian men, urging for preventive measures.…
Continuation of the 'Alcoholic Beverages' Saga: Opposition to Krancjar, Kashani's Resignation
The Ministry of Sports in Iran opposed Zlatko Krancjar's appointment as head coach of the national youth team due to cultural concerns, leading to the…
Morality Police Chief: Hijab Hats Are Not Complete Hijab for Women
The head of Iran's Morality Police has stated that hijab hats do not constitute a complete hijab for women, emphasizing strict enforcement against those deemed…
Obama: Washington Will Continue Efforts for Nuclear Agreement with Iran
President Obama reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to pursuing a nuclear agreement with Iran while expressing uncertainty about Iran's willingness to negotiate. This comes amid extended…
Iran's Parliament Speaker: Nuclear Agreement Not Out of Reach
Ali Larijani, Iran's Parliament Speaker, expressed optimism about the potential for a nuclear agreement with world powers, stating that progress has been made in negotiations.…
The Proposal for Provincial Elections in Parliament: Reasons for Supporters and Opponents
The Iranian parliament is considering a proposal for provincial elections, with 169 representatives initially supporting it. Despite previous setbacks, the urgency of the proposal was…