January 2019
Meeting with Elham Ahmadi
Elham Ahmadi, a dervish woman imprisoned in Qarchak Prison, has reported on the dire conditions of the prison and the health status of another inmate,…
When Will the Tehran-North Freeway Be Operational?
The Tehran-North freeway, a long-awaited infrastructure project, faces further delays in its full operationalization, now requiring an estimated four more years and 10 trillion tomans…
Islamic State Claims Deadly Attacks in the Philippines and Nigeria
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for recent deadly attacks in the Philippines and Nigeria, resulting in numerous casualties. These incidents highlight the ongoing threat…
Fiftieth Anniversary of Jan Palach's Self-Immolation in Protest Against the Suppression of the Prague Spring
The fiftieth anniversary of Jan Palach's self-immolation in Prague was commemorated with various ceremonies, highlighting his protest against the Soviet occupation and suppression of the…
Parliament Approves General Principles of Election Law Reform
The Iranian parliament has approved the general principles of a bill to reform the election law, aiming to provincialize parliamentary elections. This proposal has been…
Why Mahdi Yarahy Attacked Mohsen Chavoshi?
Mahdi Yarahy criticized Mohsen Chavoshi for allegedly insulting Arabs in one of his songs while defending his own protest song against war. This controversy highlights…
National Security Commission Adds 20 Trillion Tomans to Defense Budget
The Iranian National Security Commission has added 20 trillion tomans to the defense budget amid concerns over previous reductions and conditional funding. This decision reflects…