August 2016
Putin's Efforts to Revive Israeli-Palestinian Dialogue
Russian President Vladimir Putin is working to arrange a meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, with Egypt also involved…
Iran's Ministry of Health: We Will Cover 85% of Infertility Treatment Costs
Iran's Ministry of Health will cover 85% of infertility treatment costs for two million couples, excluding medication. This initiative aligns with Ayatollah Khamenei's push for…
Mahdi Chamran Re-elected as Head of Tehran City Council
Mahdi Chamran has been re-elected as the head of the Tehran City Council amid controversies surrounding significant discounts on municipal property sales. His opponent, Ahmad…
Audience Comments on Radio Farda Regarding the Executions of 1988 and the Role of the Minister of Justice
The article discusses the controversial remarks by PourMohammadi, who expressed pride in the executions of 1988, alongside political complaints from parliament members against Ali Motahari…
Prosecutor of Robat Karim: Sattar Beheshti's Sister Released on Reduced Bail
Sahar Beheshti, sister of the late blogger Sattar Beheshti, was arrested during a memorial ceremony for her brother but was later released on reduced bail.…
Invasion of Plastic Bottles into Iran's Marine Ecosystem
Iran's northern and southern beaches are increasingly littered with plastic waste, primarily from tourists and local activities, threatening marine ecosystems and human health. Experts emphasize…
Security Forces Arrest the Sister of Sattar Beheshti
Sattar Beheshti's sister was arrested during a ceremony commemorating his birthday, alongside her husband and another participant. Security forces disrupted the event, highlighting ongoing repression…
Ahmad Shaheed's Request to Iran to Halt the Execution of 12 Prisoners
Ahmad Shaheed, the UN Special Rapporteur, has called on Iran to stop the imminent execution of 12 prisoners convicted of drug trafficking, highlighting concerns over…
Mohammad Heydari, Composer of 'Sogati', Passes Away
Mohammad Heydari, a notable Iranian composer, passed away in Los Angeles at 79 from lung cancer. He was influential in merging traditional Iranian music with…
Faezeh Hashemi: Some Reformists Betrayed the People by Voting for Ali Larijani as Speaker of the 10th Parliament
Faezeh Hashemi criticized some reformists for supporting Ali Larijani as the speaker of the 10th Parliament, claiming it was a betrayal to the people. She…
For the First Time in International Court; Trial of a Fundamentalist for Attacking Historical Artifacts
Ahmad al-Mahdi, a fundamentalist from Mali, is being tried for leading the destruction of historical sites in Timbuktu, marking the first such trial in an…
Judiciary of Jahrom Announces Execution of 'Attacker of Jahrom Women' in Public
Saeed Beheshti Far, a 24-year-old man, was executed in public for attacking nine women with a knife in Jahrom in 2014. The case has drawn…
Bomb Explosion in Turkey Leaves 50 Dead
A bomb explosion at a wedding in Gaziantep, Turkey, resulted in 50 deaths and 94 injuries, with President Erdoğan attributing the attack to ISIS. This…
An International Organization Calls for the Cancellation of the Convictions of Ebrahim Madadi and Davood Razavi
The International Transport Workers' Federation has called on Iran to cancel the prison sentences of Ebrahim Madadi and Davood Razavi, who were convicted for their…
Health Ministry Representative: 30% of Iranians Are Hungry
A health ministry representative revealed that 30% of Iranians are hungry and 25% of the urban population lives in marginalized conditions. This alarming data highlights…
Did a Coup Happen on August 19th or Not?
The article discusses the ongoing debate about whether a coup occurred in Iran on August 19, 1953, and its significance in shaping political beliefs and…
Three Dead and Over 70 Injured in Bomb Explosion in Van, Turkey
A bomb explosion in Van, Turkey, has killed three and injured over 70, with the PKK being blamed for the attack. This incident marks a…
Three Accused in Hamidiyeh Police Station Attack Executed
Three individuals accused of participating in a terrorist attack on a police station in Hamidiyeh, Khuzestan Province, have been executed. They were linked to several…
Motahari's Protest Against the Fate of Concerts in Mashhad Following Jannati's 'Retreat'
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, criticized the Ministry of Culture's decision to cancel concerts in Mashhad, calling it a retreat influenced by…
The Treating Doctor of Abbas Kiarostami Committed 'Professional Misconduct'
The main treating physician of Abbas Kiarostami, a prominent Iranian filmmaker who recently died, was absent during critical moments of his treatment, leading to accusations…
Justice Minister Acknowledges 'Serious Problems' in Prison Health Conditions
The Iranian Justice Minister has acknowledged serious health issues in prisons due to overcrowding and insufficient funding for healthcare. This admission contrasts with previous claims…
Iran's Government to Cut Subsidies for Another Four Million People
The Iranian government plans to cut subsidies for an additional four million people as part of a parliamentary resolution, citing criteria like housing and income.…
Member of the Virtual Council: 60% of Internet Bandwidth in Iran is Used by Telegram
Mohammad Hassan Entazari, a member of Iran's Supreme Council of Cyberspace, announced that 60% of the country's internet bandwidth is used by Telegram, calling for…
Judicial Authority Denies Execution of 'Six Prisoners' in Urmia
West Azerbaijan officials denied reports of six prisoners being executed in Urmia, including Kurdish activist Mohammad Abdollahi. Human rights groups have raised concerns over the…
The Government's Plan to Set Wages Based on Productivity is Detrimental to Workers
The Iranian government is proposing to set wages based on worker productivity to facilitate job creation, but labor activists argue this will disadvantage workers due…
Ibtihaj Muhammad; First American Athlete with Hijab at the Olympics
Ibtihaj Muhammad made history as the first American athlete to compete in the Olympics wearing a hijab. She is a successful fencer and the only…
Do 'Terrorists' Have Rights?
The judiciary in Kurdistan, Iran, executed 20 individuals accused of terrorism, claiming to uphold their rights during a lengthy judicial process. The UN condemned these…
The Game 'Pokemon Go' Has Been Banned in Iran
'Pokemon Go' has been banned in Iran due to concerns over its safety and potential security issues. Abdolsamad Khorramabadi, a government official, stated that the…
The Imam's Reaction to the President: Mr. Naive Claims We Gained Dignity Through the JCPOA
Ahmad Alamolhoda criticized President Hassan Rouhani's claims that the JCPOA brought dignity to Iran, labeling him as naive. Alamolhoda questioned the actual benefits of the…
Statement by 'Human Rights Defenders' in Protest Against the Execution of Sunni Prisoners
The Iranian Association for Human Rights has condemned the mass execution of Sunni prisoners, citing vague charges and lack of fair trials. This situation raises…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman: Erdogan Has Cancer; Spokesperson Denies
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied claims made by an advisor to Foreign Minister Zarif that Turkish President Erdogan has cancer. This denial emphasizes Iran's…
57 Historical Artifacts Removed from Iran's National Registry During the Previous Government
During Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's presidency, 57 historical artifacts were removed from Iran's national registry, raising concerns about the preservation of cultural heritage. Current officials report ongoing…
Hassan Abbasi Apologizes to the Commander of the Army
Hassan Abbasi, a prominent figure in Iran, apologized to the Army's Commander for controversial remarks he made about the military. His statements sparked backlash from…