July 2023
Head of Restaurant Union: Restaurant Owners on the Brink of Bankruptcy
The head of the Restaurant Union in Iran has warned that restaurant owners are facing bankruptcy due to soaring inflation and a significant drop in…
The 'Taqche' Reading Platform Has Been Filtered; Experts Warn of Despair and Youth Emigration
The Iranian reading platform 'Taqche' has been filtered by the government, leading to warnings from experts about increasing despair and emigration among youth. The Ministry…
Escalating Economic Crisis Consequences on Society; Four Workers at 'Petrochemical Chavar' Commit Suicide in One Year
The article reports on the suicide of four workers at Petrochemical Chavar in Iran due to economic hardship and job insecurity. The situation reflects broader…
A Parliament Member Criticizes the Raisi Government: They Are Driving the Country to the Brink
Mohammad Wahidi, a member of the Iranian Parliament, criticized the Raisi government's handling of the economy, claiming it is leading the country towards disaster. He…
Close Associates of Khatami Emphasize: Sharia Hijab Cannot Be Enforced by Law
A pamphlet published by legal scholars and clerics, with an introduction by former President Khatami, argues that Sharia hijab cannot be enforced by law and…
Emergency Meeting of West African Leaders on Niger Coup; Military Government Warns Against Any Intervention
West African leaders are meeting to discuss actions against Niger's military government following a coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. The military has warned against…
New Reaction from the Minister of Culture: 'No Negative Reports' on the Gilan Director Before Recent Incident
The Iranian Minister of Culture denied having prior knowledge of sexual misconduct allegations against Reza Taqati, the dismissed Director General of Culture in Gilan, despite…
Governor of the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic: Non-publication of Certain Statistics Has Security Considerations
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran announced that certain economic statistics, including inflation data, will not be published due to legal and security…
The Government's Economic Locomotive on a Path to Collapse; Food Prices Remain at the Top of Inflation Table
The Iranian economy is facing severe inflation, particularly in food prices, which have reached 70%. Rural communities are experiencing even higher inflation rates, leading to…
Taliban's Head of Guidance: Ties are a Sign of Christianity and Must Be Eradicated
A senior Taliban official has declared that wearing ties is a Christian symbol and must be eliminated by Muslims. This statement highlights the Taliban's ongoing…
Mythim Latifi Remains Deputy of the Government by Circumventing the Law; Minister of Justice Responsible for 'Implementation' of the Administrative Justice Tribunal's Ruling
Mythim Latifi remains in his position despite a ruling from the Administrative Justice Tribunal that annulled his appointment due to legal issues regarding his affiliation…
The Price Hike Reaches Bakeries; Bread Suddenly Becomes More Expensive
The price of subsidized bread in Mashhad has suddenly increased by up to 40%, despite previous denials from government officials. Local bakers are facing economic…
Police Confirm Armed Robbery in Zahedan; We Will Arrest the Thieves in the Shortest Time Possible
An armed robbery occurred at a mobile phone store in Zahedan, confirmed by local police. The incident is part of a broader trend of increasing…
One of the Hijab Rulings Overturned; Supreme Court: Court's Reasoning is Incorrect
The Supreme Court of Iran has overturned a lower court's ruling that sentenced a woman to community service for not wearing a hijab, stating that…
Prevention of Commemoration Ceremony for Ahmad Shamlou; His Grave Hidden and Cemetery Blockaded
On the 23rd anniversary of Ahmad Shamlou's death, security forces blocked a commemoration ceremony at his grave in Karaj, preventing attendees from honoring the poet.…
Revolutionary Court of Mashhad Insists on Death Sentence for Mohammad Javad Vafaee Sani Despite Supreme Court Arguments
The Revolutionary Court of Mashhad has reaffirmed the death sentence for Mohammad Javad Vafaee Sani, an Iranian boxing champion, despite arguments from the Supreme Court…
Strange Result of a Survey: Only 16% of Participants Said They Do Not Intend to Emigrate
A recent survey reveals that only 16% of Iranians do not plan to emigrate, with over 60% expressing a desire to leave the country due…
Worsening Illness of Fatemeh Sepahri; Prison Supervising Judge Prevents Timely Medical Transfer
Fatemeh Sepahri's health has deteriorated in prison, with her brother alleging that a supervising judge is preventing her from receiving timely medical treatment. He relayed…
Deputy Minister of Education Confirms: Only One Twelfth Grade Student Achieved a GPA of 20
The Deputy Minister of Education confirmed that only one student achieved the highest GPA in this year's final exams, which faced significant criticism due to…
Official Statistics Show 40% of Unemployed Are Graduates
Official statistics reveal that 40.8% of unemployed individuals in Iran are higher education graduates, marking a concerning trend of increasing unemployment among educated youth. Despite…
Member of the National Security Commission: No One is Willing to Accept Responsibility for 'Guidance Patrol'
Jalil Rahimi Jahangabadi, a member of Iran's parliament, criticized the return of the Guidance Patrol, stating that no one wants to take responsibility for it,…
Pezhman Bazghi Criticizes Judicial Sentences Against Female Actors Opposing Mandatory Hijab
Pezhman Bazghi criticized the Iranian judiciary for sentencing female actors opposing mandatory hijab to harsh penalties, including imprisonment and travel bans. This backlash follows recent…
Risk of Execution for Mohammad Javad Vafaee; Dozens of Human Rights Activists Call for Immediate Halt to Executions in Iran
Human rights activists are calling for the immediate halt of executions in Iran, particularly concerning Mohammad Javad Vafaee, a political prisoner who faces execution after…
The Volume of Lake Urmia Water Has Decreased Over the Past Year
Lake Urmia's water volume has decreased by nearly 1 billion cubic meters in the past year, with predictions of further decline due to ongoing evaporation…
An Environmental Activist: Ghalibaf Supports the Investor of the Miankaleh Project
An environmental activist claims that the investor behind the controversial Miankaleh petrochemical project is receiving support from Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Parliament.…
Founder of 'Modesty and Hijab Workshop' in Gilan Dismissed After Reports of Sexual Relations with a Young Man
Reza Taqati, the head of the Culture and Islamic Guidance Department in Gilan, was dismissed following allegations of sexual relations with a young man. His…
Spain to Extradite Former Venezuelan Intelligence Chief to the U.S.
Hugo Carvajal, former head of Venezuela's intelligence agency, is being extradited from Spain to the U.S. to face drug trafficking charges. He is accused of…
Return of 'Guidance Patrol'; A Sociologist: Iranian Society Has Passed the 'Hijab Passage'
The Iranian government has announced the return of the 'Guidance Patrol' to enforce hijab laws, leading to increased tensions between law enforcement and the public.…
Shahbanou Farah Pahlavi: The Shah Sought the Welfare and Honor of Iran and Iranians
Shahbanou Farah Pahlavi called for global gatherings to commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the late Shah's passing, emphasizing his goals for Iran's welfare and honor.…
President of Tehran University: Hashd al-Shaabi Students Pay Higher Tuition
Tehran University President Seyed Mohammad Moqimi defended the admission of Hashd al-Shaabi members, citing financial benefits and the need to prevent foreign influence on Iraqi…
Alireza Beigi's Account of the Second Session of the SUV Court: The Names of 153 Other Recipients of Vehicles Remain Unknown
Alireza Beigi, an Iranian MP, reported on the second court session regarding the scandal of SUV allocations to legislators, revealing that 153 additional recipients remain…
Closure of Educational Institute 'Gaj' Due to Allegedly 'Biased' Questions
The Gaj educational institute was closed due to allegedly biased exam questions that incited unrest during last year's protests. Ahmad Mahmoudzadeh, a government official, announced…
Jamshid Sharmad's Phone Call and Family Concerns; Could This Be His Farewell Call?
Jamshid Sharmad, a dual-national prisoner, had a concerning phone call with his daughter after being isolated for over 1000 days. His daughter fears this may…
General Framework for Separating Trade from Industry Approved; 'Trade' on the Verge of Returning to the Ministry Circle
The Iranian parliament has approved the revival of the Ministry of Trade, despite concerns about its cost and potential contradictions with the Sixth Development Plan.…
It Was Not Suicide, It Was Murder; 15-Year-Old Rahila Was Killed by Her Father
Rahila, a 15-year-old girl, was murdered by her father and mother after returning home due to family disputes. Initially reported as a suicide, her father's…
Cinema Artists Protest Strange Ruling Against an Actress; An Insult to the Intelligence of All Cinema Professionals
Iranian cinema professionals have protested a ruling against actress Azadeh Samadi, which includes a six-month social media ban and mandatory therapy for alleged anti-social behavior.…
Muslim Activist Refrains from Burning Torah and Bible Despite Having Permit
Ahmad Aloush, a Muslim activist in Sweden, canceled his planned burning of the Torah and Bible to protest the recent burning of the Quran. His…
Silent March in Zahedan; Abdulhamid: Our Path is Moderation and Balance
In Zahedan, Molavi Abdulhamid condemned a recent police station attack and called for dialogue as a solution to national issues, emphasizing moderation and the importance…
Internet Cut in Zahedan Ahead of 'Protest Friday'
Internet services were disrupted in Zahedan ahead of planned protests, with security forces intensifying arrests of relatives of the Sunni prayer leader Molavi Abdulhamid and…
Mahoor Ahmadi's Speech Without Mandatory Hijab: My Father Stood 'Beside No Power'
Mahoor Ahmadi spoke at her father's funeral without a mandatory hijab, asserting her father's resistance against authority. Ahmadreza Ahmadi, a significant figure in Iranian literature,…
30 Billion Toman Tax for Influencers; Tax Collection Has Become Security-Related
The Iranian government is intensifying tax collection efforts on social media influencers, with significant tax assessments made for those with large followings. This move reflects…
Farewell to the 'Poet of Geraniums'; Ahmadreza Ahmadi Passes Away
Ahmadreza Ahmadi, a celebrated Iranian poet and artist, passed away at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy cherished by generations. Known for his…
Zarghami's Reaction to the Closure of Tourism Centers Over Mandatory Hijab: Restrooms Are a Priority
Ezzatollah Zarghami, Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, criticized the government's focus on enforcing mandatory hijab while neglecting basic public services like restrooms. This statement reflects…
Head of Labor Faction in Parliament: Workers' Tables Are Empty; Government Should Provide 'Essential Goods' to Workers
Ali Babaei Karanami, head of the Labor Faction in Iran's Parliament, criticized the government for failing to provide essential goods to workers amid rising inflation.…
Sheikh Talal Becomes the Third Member of a Family to Lead the Olympic Council of Asia
Sheikh Talal Al-Sabah has been elected as the new president of the Olympic Council of Asia, succeeding his brother Sheikh Ahmad Fahd Al-Sabah. This election…
Reactions to the Eviction of the 'House of Human Sciences Thinkers'; Efforts for 'Complete Purification'
The Tehran municipality is attempting to evict the 'House of Human Sciences Thinkers,' claiming it is controlled by a specific group, which experts dispute. This…
Fatemeh Sepehri's Brother Addresses UN Fact-Finding Committee: Ask the Iranian Government What the Charges Against My Sister Are
Fatemeh Sepehri's brother has called on the UN to investigate the charges against her, highlighting her severe health issues and lack of medical care in…
Increase in Crimean-Congo Fever Cases in Iran; Three People Have Died
Iran's Ministry of Health has reported a rise in Crimean-Congo fever cases, with three fatalities this year. The increase is attributed to illegal meat handling…
Taliban Government Orders Closure of Women's Beauty Salons in Afghanistan
The Taliban has ordered the closure of all women's beauty salons in Afghanistan, further restricting women's rights and social spaces. This decision has drawn condemnation…
Two American Legislators Call for the Return of Americans Imprisoned Abroad
Two U.S. Congress members called for the immediate release of American citizens imprisoned abroad, particularly four Iranian-Americans in Iran. They plan to urge President Biden…
Bread Prices on the Rise; Scenario for Price Increase Under Review
Iranian officials are reviewing a potential increase in bread prices amid ongoing shortages and complaints from bakers about low prices. The government had previously stated…
A Representative Reacts to the 'Construction Workers Insurance' Bill; Mafia Exists in Parliament
A parliamentary representative criticized the decision to suspend the construction workers' insurance law, claiming it reflects the influence of a mafia within the parliament. The…
Attack with 'Cultery' on a Concert in Sirjan
A group of eight unidentified individuals attacked a concert in Sirjan, creating chaos and attempting to enter the venue but were stopped by security. This…