June 2015
Will the Nuclear Negotiations Conclude by Tuesday or Continue?
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif is in Tehran for final consultations on nuclear negotiations, expected to return to Vienna by Tuesday. A nuclear message from President…
Kerry in Vienna: We Have Difficult Work Ahead
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif are engaged in final negotiations for a nuclear agreement, with both acknowledging…
Marathon of Exposing Major Corruption; Economic Cleanup or Political Game?
In recent months, significant corruption cases from Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's administration have been exposed, leading to legal actions against former officials. Kazem Palizdar emphasized the government's…
Conflicting Reports on Progress in Drafting Comprehensive Nuclear Agreement
Reports indicate that while 90% of the nuclear agreement text has been drafted, significant unresolved issues remain, particularly regarding sanctions and military dimensions. Iranian Foreign…
UNCTAD: Decline in Foreign Investments in Iran
The 2015 UNCTAD report reveals a significant decline in foreign investments in Iran, dropping from $4.662 billion in 2012 to $2.105 billion in 2014. This…
Municipality Official: Irrigation of 30,000 Hectares in Southern Tehran with Contaminated Sewage Water
A Tehran municipality official revealed that 25,000 to 30,000 hectares of agricultural land in southern Tehran are being irrigated with contaminated sewage water, raising serious…
Iran Must Answer Questions About Its Past Nuclear Research
John Kerry has communicated with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, emphasizing that Iran must address questions about its past nuclear research if it seeks…
Head of Anti-Drug Committee: Statistics Manipulation Regarding Number of Addicts Continues
Ali Hashemi, head of the anti-drug committee, criticized the Iranian government's manipulation of addiction statistics, claiming that the number of drug users has significantly increased…
Emadi: Lifting Sanctions Will Take Time
The Iranian parliament has approved a plan to uphold nuclear rights, emphasizing that lifting sanctions will be a gradual process. Economist Mehrdad Emadi explains that…
Impact of Parliament's Resolution on Nuclear Negotiations
The Iranian Parliament approved a plan to maintain nuclear rights, restricting IAEA access to military sites. Former IAEA advisor Behrouz Bayat criticized the legal clarity…
Islamic State Releases Video of Drowning and Burning People
The Islamic State has released a shocking video depicting the execution of individuals accused of aiding the U.S., including family members of an Iraqi police…
Restrictions on Security Defendants' Access to Lawyers During Interrogation Stages
The Iranian Parliament has enacted a new regulation limiting security defendants to lawyers approved by the Judiciary during interrogation stages, a move criticized for violating…
The U.S. Announced the Possibility of Extending the Deadline for Nuclear Negotiations with Iran
The U.S. has indicated that while the July 1 deadline for nuclear negotiations with Iran is still in effect, it may be extended if necessary.…
Ahmadinejad's Remarks on American Universities 'Fabricating Cases' for Imam Mahdi
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claims that American universities are actively researching connections to Imam Mahdi, suggesting a conspiracy against him. He argues that the…
Lawyer of Hamid Baghaei: My Client is Accused of Embezzlement
Hamid Baghaei, a former deputy of Ahmadinejad, is accused of embezzlement related to a 300 million toman payment to a loan fund for government officials.…
Resalat Newspaper Accuses Rouhani's First Vice President of 6 Billion Toman Misconduct
Resalat newspaper has accused Eshaq Jahangiri, Iran's First Vice President, of a misconduct case involving over 6 billion tomans during his time as Minister of…
Iranian Foreign Ministry Official Rejects Bahrain's Accusations
An Iranian Foreign Ministry official dismissed Bahrain's allegations of Iranian proxy involvement in bomb plots as unfounded, urging dialogue instead of sectarian security measures. The…
Decline of Dry Tea Production in Iran
Iran's dry tea production has significantly declined, with a 16% drop in quantity compared to last year and only 13,000 tons produced domestically against a…
The Daughters of Rahimi: Our Father's 1.2 Billion Tomans Were Spent on Elections
The daughters of Mohammad Reza Rahimi denied allegations of bribery against their father, claiming that the 1.2 billion tomans he received were used for parliamentary…
Police Official Denies Rumors of Arrest in Isfahan Acid Attacks
The police chief of Isfahan has denied rumors of arrests related to a series of acid attacks that occurred eight months ago, stating that while…
Iran's Minister of Roads: France Should Not Miss $80 Billion Contracts
Iran's Minister of Roads, Abbas Ahmad Akhoundi, emphasized the importance of an $80 billion transportation contract with France, warning that France risks losing it if…
Interior Ministry Declares Activities of 'Yekta' Front Illegal
The Iranian Interior Ministry has declared the newly formed political organization 'Yekta' illegal, stating it did not obtain the necessary permits. The group, comprised of…
Mohseni Ejei: The Ban on Khatami's Images is Ordered by the Prosecutor's Office, Not the Supreme National Security Council
Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei confirmed that the ban on former President Mohammad Khatami's images was issued by the Prosecutor's Office, not the Supreme National Security…
Daily Formation of 1600 Dispute Cases in Iran
Iran is facing a significant rise in violent disputes, with an average of 1600 cases of injury-causing disputes reported daily. Economic issues, cultural clashes, and…
Is the Revival of Iran's Groundwater Possible?
Iran is facing severe drought and groundwater depletion, with officials estimating it will take 15 to 20 years to stabilize groundwater levels if proposed plans…
Iranian Female Motorcyclist Aspires for Official License
Behnaz Shafiei, a 26-year-old female motorcyclist in Iran, is advocating for women's rights to ride motorcycles in a country where it is banned. Along with…
Cost of the 2015 European Games for Azerbaijan
The Azerbaijani government is facing criticism for funding the European Games with forced contributions from public sector employees, while many citizens express dissatisfaction with the…
The Instrument That Fell Silent in the Struggle Between Police and Government
The recent clash between the Iranian government and police resulted in the silencing of prominent musician Kayhan Kalhor, who protested by canceling his concerts. Other…
World Day Against Child Labor
June 12 marks the World Day Against Child Labor, highlighting the plight of millions of children forced to work instead of attending school. In Iran,…
Christopher Lee, the Dracula of Cinema, Passes Away
Christopher Lee, the iconic British actor known for his role as Dracula, passed away at 93 in London. His extensive career spanned over 250 films…
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf: There Are 600,000 'Wealthy Households' in Tehran
Tehran's mayor, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, claims there are 600,000 wealthy households in Tehran, contrasting with only 200,000 truly needy households. This statement raises concerns about…
Four Buyers for Evin; Tehran's Main Prison to Move Outside the City
The Iranian Prisons Organization is considering relocating Evin Prison outside of Tehran, with interest from multiple buyers including the municipality. Mayor Qalibaf has indicated that…
Ahmadinejad's Office: The Responsibility for Hamid Baghaei's Health Lies with the Judiciary
Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has defended his detained former deputy Hamid Baghaei, claiming that the judiciary is responsible for his health and alleging that Baghaei…
Iran Ranked Among the 'Most Depressed Countries in the World'
Iran has been ranked 105th out of 150 countries in terms of depression, highlighting a significant societal issue. Sports Minister Mahmoud Goudarzi suggests that sports…
Establishing a Debt Market: A Non-Inflationary Exit from Recession
Six Iranian economists have proposed the establishment of a debt market as a non-inflationary solution to the country's recession. They argue that this market would…
Limited Authorization for Women to Attend Azadi Stadium
The Iranian government has allowed a limited number of women to attend a volleyball match at Azadi Stadium, primarily family members of players. However, this…
Hassan Rouhani's First Vice President Says There is No Information on the Fate of Over $100 Billion from Company and Factory Transfers in the Previous Government. Do You Think There is a Connection Between the Recent Arrest of Hamid Baghaei, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Executive Deputy, and the Uncertain Fate of the $100 Billion?
Hassan Rouhani's First Vice President has highlighted a lack of information regarding over $100 billion from previous government transactions. The article raises questions about a…
Nobakht: Rouhani's Government Has Submitted Documents of Baqaei's Violations to the Judiciary
Mohammad Baqer Nobakht announced that the Rouhani government has submitted evidence of violations by Hamid Baqaei, a former official under Ahmadinejad, to the judiciary. Baqaei's…
Ahmadinejad's Position in the 'Yekta' Organization
A new political party named 'Yekta' has been formed by some former ministers of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, without his consultation. This emergence reflects a chaotic political…
Ahmad Alamolhoda: Leadership by Council is Impossible
Ahmad Alamolhoda has rejected the idea of a council-based leadership in Iran, criticizing proponents for lacking understanding of jurisprudential principles. This discussion was initially raised…
Iranian Security Forces Prevent European Parliament Delegation from Holding Press Conference
Iranian security forces blocked a press conference planned by the European Parliament delegation in Tehran, leading to anger among EU officials. The incident highlights ongoing…
Minister of Labor Reports 7 Million Iranians Working in Informal Jobs
Iran's Minister of Labor announced that 7 million Iranians are working in informal jobs, highlighting a significant unemployment crisis with a need for 800,000 to…
Ahmad Tavakoli: The Court Sentenced Me to Six Months of Imprisonment
Ahmad Tavakoli, a conservative MP, has been sentenced to six months in prison for publishing public comments criticizing officials, but the sentence is suspended for…
PourMohammadi: No Major Corruption Cases Formed in the Last 20 Months
Mostafa PourMohammadi, Iran's Minister of Justice, claimed that no major corruption cases have emerged in the last 20 months, attributing existing cases to prior administrations.…
Iranians Spend an Average of 9 Hours Daily on Social Media
Iranians are reported to spend an average of 9 hours daily on social media, particularly Facebook, despite the platforms being filtered in the country. This…