December 2016
Continued Hunger Strike of Prisoners; 'Arash is Spitting Blood'
Morteza Moradpour and Amir Amirgholi ended their hunger strikes, but several other political prisoners continue their protests, facing severe health issues. Arash Sadeghi's mother expresses…
Nigeria Reports a 'Major Victory' Against Boko Haram
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari announced a significant military victory over Boko Haram, claiming the army has expelled the group from its last major forest base.…
Tehran's Air Quality Remains in Red Status
Tehran's air quality remains critically unhealthy, with an air quality index of 152, prompting warnings for vulnerable populations. Officials predict a potential improvement due to…
Tehran Governor: We Prevented 97% of Tehran's Farms from Being Irrigated with Sewage
Tehran's Governor announced that 97% of farms on the outskirts of the city have been prevented from using sewage for irrigation, despite previous reports indicating…
Women’s Faction in Parliament Seeks to Reform Laws Related to the Minimum Age of Marriage for Girls
The Women’s Faction in the Iranian Parliament is working to reform laws regarding the minimum marriage age for girls, currently set at 13, amid rising…
Kenya Expels Two Iranians Accused of 'Terrorism'
A Kenyan court has expelled two Iranian citizens, Nasrollah Ebrahimi and Abdolhossein Safaei, who were arrested on charges of attempting to film the Israeli embassy…
Warning About Population Increase in the Capital: Tehran Has No Water Left
Mahdi Chamran, head of Tehran City Council, warns that the city's water reserves are depleted due to a population increase to 14 million. He highlights…
Ronaldo Wins the Ballon d'Or for the Fourth Time
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or for the fourth time, expressing pride and joy in his achievement. He highlighted the significance of Portugal's 2016…
Child Marriage in Iran; Questions from Cultural Commission Members to Qom Clerics
Members of the Iranian Parliament's Cultural Commission are seeking guidance from clerics on the issue of child marriage, which remains prevalent despite legal restrictions. Recent…
The Rising Trend of Corruption in Iran Over the Last 30 Years
Massoud Khansari and Hojjatoleslam Natiq Nouri highlighted the persistent issue of corruption in Iran at a recent conference, noting its detrimental impact on foreign investment…
Is the 'Struggle' Worth the Trouble?
The program discusses the costs and benefits of civil protest in Iran, featuring activists like Mohammad Nourizad and Morteza Kazemian who have faced imprisonment for…
Ongoing Controversies Surrounding the Series 'Shahrzad'
The arrest of Mohammad Imami, a producer of the popular series 'Shahrzad', linked to a financial corruption case, has sparked controversy over the series' production…
Cyber Police: Theft from 90 Jewelry Stores in Tehran via Computer Malware
The Cyber Police in Tehran reported that 90 jewelry stores were hacked using keylogger malware, leading to significant financial theft. The suspects have been arrested…
Tehran City Council Member: The Soil of the Capital is No Longer Fertile
Mohammad Haqani, head of the Environment Committee of Tehran City Council, announced that Tehran's soil is polluted and no longer fertile, highlighting the serious environmental…
Window: Criticism of the Persecution of Christian Converts and Sentencing of Ahmad Montazeri to Prison
Nineteen human rights organizations have condemned the Iranian government's persecution of Christian converts, highlighting a significant increase in repression over the summer. Ahmad Montazeri has…
Member of Parliament: Russia's Use of Nojeh Base Was a Mistake
Iranian parliament members are debating the implications of Russia's use of the Nojeh airbase, with some labeling it a mistake while others see it as…