December 2023
Kaveh Madani Responds to Claims of 'Cloud Theft' at Iran's Border: It's for 'Conveying Fantastical Stories'
Kaveh Madani has publicly refuted claims of 'cloud theft' by Turkey, asserting that such allegations are unfounded and used to distract from Iran's water crisis.…
Playing with Gasoline, to the Government's Advantage on the People's Field; 15-Liter Quota for All with Secondary Market Coming
A new gasoline distribution plan in Iran proposes a 15-liter monthly quota for households without cars, funded by cutting quotas for those with multiple cars.…
Sharifeh Mohammadi, Labor Activist, Transferred to Sanandaj Prison
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, was transferred to Sanandaj Prison after being arrested on December 5. Her family has faced challenges in contacting her, raising…
Continued Price Increases in Iran; Families Have Spent More Than Last Year
Iran's inflation rate has surged, with consumer prices rising by 44.4% over the past year, significantly impacting household spending. The government claims its monetary policies…
Warning from Deputy Minister of Roads: We have 2.7 million buildings that will collapse with 'any force'
The Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development has warned that over 2.7 million buildings in Iran are unstable and could collapse under any force.…
U.S. President and Emir of Qatar Discuss Gaza War
U.S. President Joe Biden and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim discussed the Gaza war, focusing on the need to free hostages and enhance humanitarian access. Over…
Inflation Warning for Proposed Budget Bill 1403; Inflation Exceeds 50 Percent
Experts are warning about worsening economic conditions in Iran, with inflation expected to exceed 50 percent due to unrealistic revenue projections in the proposed budget…
Head of Nursing Organization: 10,000 of the 'Best Nurses' Have Migrated
The head of Iran's Nursing Organization reported that over 10,000 nurses have migrated due to job pressures and violence in the healthcare sector. This migration…
Continued Financial Corruption in Iran; Traces of 'Mafia' in Importing Two Million Tons of Rice with Cheap Currency
Two Iranian parliament members have revealed ongoing corruption in rice imports, alleging that two million tons of rice were imported using subsidized currency while local…
Consequences of Poverty in Healthcare; 150 Emergency Room Escapes Recorded Monthly at a Tabriz Hospital
Poverty in Iran is leading to severe healthcare crises, with hospitals reporting an average of 150 emergency room escapes monthly. This situation highlights the increasing…
18 Hectares of Land in Gilan Burned in the Last 24 Hours
In Gilan province, 18 hectares of land were burned in wildfires attributed to intentional actions by landowners. Officials are concerned about the increasing trend of…
Austrian Citizen Sentenced for Complicity in Islamic Republic's 'Terrorist Plot' in London
Mohammad Hossein Dovtayev, an Austrian citizen of Chechen descent, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for espionage related to a suspected…
Increase in Pensioners' Salaries in 1403; Parliament Commission Reduces by Two Percent
The Iranian parliament's Joint Commission has proposed an 18% salary increase for government employees and pensioners, despite high inflation rates reported at around 45%. This…
Iraq's Shiite ruling coalition secures over 100 seats in provincial councils
Iraq's ruling Shiite coalition has won at least 101 seats in recent provincial council elections, with significant support from paramilitary groups aligned with Iran. This…
Confession of Arrested Gaza Hospital Director: I Was a Member of Hamas
The director of a Gaza hospital, Ahmad al-Kahlout, confessed to being a member of Hamas and claimed that his hospital was used as a military…
Concerns Among Security Figures of the Islamic Republic Over Decreased Participation in Parliamentary Elections
Ali Rabiei has highlighted a significant decline in expected voter participation for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran, with estimates suggesting only 32% participation. This…
Kayhan Newspaper Calls for Action Against Molavi Abdulhamid Following Attack on Police Station in Rask
Kayhan newspaper has called for action against Molavi Abdulhamid, linking him to a recent armed attack by Jaish al-Adl on a police station in Rask,…
Reza Shahabi, Imprisoned Labor Activist, Transferred to Hospital Due to Illness
Reza Shahabi, a labor activist and board member of the Tehran Bus Workers Syndicate, has been transferred to the hospital due to high blood pressure…
A Trade Official: Inflationary Recession in Iran Has Led to the Closure of Laptop Stores
The head of the Computer Technologists Union in Iran reports that the inflationary recession has led to the closure of laptop stores and a retreat…
Media Reports on the Eve of the Longest Night of the Year: A Yalda of Regret and Inflation
As Yalda approaches, Iranian media report on the dire economic conditions affecting people's ability to celebrate, highlighting significant inflation and reduced purchasing power. The average…
Ministry of Health Reports 90,000 New Cancer Cases Annually
The Iranian Ministry of Health reported that there are 90,000 new cancer cases annually, with breast, colorectal, prostate, and lung cancers being the most common.…
General Budget for 2024 Rejected in Parliament
The Iranian Parliament rejected the proposed 2024 national budget, citing ambiguities and concerns over tax increases. The government has a week to revise and resubmit…
A Member of Parliament: Cash Subsidy Should Be Increased to 2-3 Million Tomans
A member of the Iranian parliament has proposed increasing cash subsidies to 2-3 million tomans amid significant criticism of the upcoming budget, particularly regarding tax…
Mona Mehrjui's Lawyer Surprised by Indictment: We Have Objected to the Forensic Report
Mona Mehrjui's lawyer expressed surprise at the indictment of suspects in the murder of her parents, citing ongoing investigations and ambiguities in the case. The…
Warning from the Head of Tehran Chamber: Currency Imbalance Will Increase to 17 Billion Dollars
The head of Tehran Chamber of Commerce warns that the trade imbalance in Iran is expected to rise significantly due to government currency policies affecting…
Beginning of Fuel Changes; Fuel Ration for Uninsured Vehicles Will Be Cut
Iran is cutting fuel quotas for uninsured vehicles to address energy imbalances and reduce reliance on gasoline imports, which are projected to exceed 110 trillion…
Rejection of Ebrahim Raisi's Claim; Government Statistics on 'Reviving Idle Units' Are Not Accurate
Ebrahim Raisi's claims about reviving idle production units in Iran have been challenged by Mohammad Attaradian, who argues that government statistics are misleading and many…
Oberlin College to VOA: Jafar Mahalati on 'Indefinite Leave' Since December 7
Oberlin College has placed Mohammad Jafar Mahalati, former Iranian ambassador to the UN, on indefinite leave amid allegations of sexual harassment and anti-Semitic remarks. The…
50% Increase in Taxes; Experts Say It Will Worsen Poverty
Iran's government has proposed a 50% increase in taxes in the 2024 budget, which experts warn will worsen living conditions and expand poverty. Critics argue…
Masih Alinejad to Receive International Journalism Award
Masih Alinejad is set to receive the International Journalism Award for her courageous work in advocating for women's rights in Iran, particularly against the compulsory…
Research Report; Pets in Iran
A recent survey by the 'Open Data Base of Iran' revealed that a significant number of Iranians keep pets, primarily dogs and cats, despite official…
Design of 'Islamic Surgical Garments' for Patients in Operating Rooms; Secretary of the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice Headquarters Says It's for 'Observing Religious Limits'
The Iranian government is designing 'Islamic surgical garments' for patients to ensure religious compliance in operating rooms, as stated by the Secretary of the Promotion…
Knife Attack on Yasouji Nurse, Nurses Protest at Medical University Campus
A Yasouji nurse was severely injured in a knife attack by a patient's companion, prompting protests from healthcare staff over unsafe hospital conditions. The incident…
Future Outlook for Gaza After War from Kamala Harris's Perspective
Kamala Harris emphasized the need for Palestinian unity under a single government during her remarks at the COP28 climate conference, asserting U.S. opposition to the…
Increase in Respiratory Diseases in China, Iran, and Other Countries; Dr. Attari: We Are Not Facing a New Virus
The WHO has reported no unusual pathogens despite an increase in respiratory diseases in China and Iran, with Dr. Attari stating that the rise is…