May 2024
Conflicting Reports on Apple Phone Imports to Iran; Ban or 96% Profit
Conflicting reports from Iranian officials indicate that while the import of Apple phones is officially banned, a 96% profit margin has been set for potential…
Kurdistan Human Rights Network: No information available on 4 detained citizens in Boukan and Marivan
Four Kurdish citizens were detained in Boukan and Marivan without any information on their charges or whereabouts. Additionally, activist Maryam Mahmoudabadi remains in solitary confinement…
Hengaw: Three Protesters in Qazvin Detained by Security Forces
Three protesters in Qazvin, Sajad Mohammadbeigi, Ali Bigdeli, and Mostafa Ranjbar, were detained by security forces during a demonstration against the company 'Rezaayat Khodro Taravat…
Assassination Attempt on a Bar Association Member; Judiciary Freezes the Bank Accounts of Lawyer Forough Sheikh Al-Islami
An assassination attempt was made on lawyer Afshin Ghasemi in Tehran, while the Judiciary froze the bank accounts of another lawyer, Forough Sheikh Al-Islami, following…
Biden Calls for Protection of Civilians Following Israeli Airstrike on Rafah
Following an Israeli airstrike in Rafah that killed dozens of Palestinians, President Biden urged Israel to protect civilians while facing pressure from Democrats to reduce…
Protests in Georgia Continue Over Potential Passage of Anti-Freedom of Expression Law
Protests in Georgia are ongoing against the controversial 'Foreign Agents' law, which restricts foreign-funded media and human rights organizations. President Salome Zourabichvili vetoed the law,…
Over 50% of Laboratory Workers in Iran Have Been Transferred to the Private Sector as Simple Laborers
Over 50% of laboratory workers in Iran have been transferred to the private sector as simple laborers, leading to significant layoffs and minimal wages. The…
Ali Moslehi, government-critical journalist, summoned to serve prison sentence
Ali Moslehi, a journalist critical of the Iranian government, has been summoned to serve a prison sentence of over three years for charges including insulting…
Raisi Remains a Target of 'Humor' After His Death; From His Linguistic Slips to His Supporters' 'Gaffes'
Ebrahim Raisi, the eighth president of Iran, who died in a helicopter crash, has become a subject of humor among social media users due to…
Dadban: 'Guidance Patrol' Officers Harass Opponents of Mandatory Hijab and Their Families
The legal consulting site Dadban reports that Iranian 'Guidance Patrol' officers are harassing women opposing mandatory hijab and their families, including forcing detainees to take…
Israeli Fighters Down Three Drones of 'Islamic Resistance of Iraq'
Israeli fighter jets intercepted three drones launched by Iranian-backed militants in Iraq towards Israel, with two downed over Eilat and one over Safed. This incident…
The Seventh Term of City and Village Councils in Iran Will Be Three Years Long
The Iranian parliament has approved a three-year term for the upcoming seventh city and village councils, following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and the…
Government's Reaction to Public Joy Following Raisi's Death; From Official Threats to Government Supporters' Warnings on Social Media
The death of Ebrahim Raisi has sparked a divide among Iranians, with many celebrating while the government attempts to suppress public joy through threats. Government…
Slovak Officials: Fico's Health Condition After Surgery Critical but Stable
Robert Fico, the Prime Minister of Slovakia, is in critical but stable condition following an assassination attempt. The assailant, a 71-year-old poet, claims to have…
New Court Case for Narges Mohammadi on Charges of 'Propaganda Against the Regime' to be Held
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate imprisoned in Iran, faces new charges of 'propaganda against the regime' with a court hearing scheduled. This case…
The Ball of Corruption in Iranian Football
A financial corruption case in Iranian football has come to light, involving several high-ranking officials and media figures. Investigations are ongoing, with allegations of bribery…
Associated Press: European Parliamentary Elections Held Amid Attacks on Politicians
The European Union is facing heightened concerns over political violence as Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot in an assassination attempt. This incident, along…
French Police Kill Armed Man Attempting to Set Fire to Synagogue
French police shot and killed an armed man attempting to set fire to a synagogue in Rouen. The incident raises security concerns as France prepares…
A 'Suspicious' Figure in Iran's Military Budget
The Iranian government budget for this year includes a suspiciously consistent allocation of 60 trillion rials across 30 military projects, raising concerns about transparency and…
Kamāl Lotfi, father of a victim of the nationwide protests, transferred to prison one month after his arrest
Kamāl Lotfi, the father of Reza Lotfi who died during the 2022 protests in Iran, has been transferred to prison after a month of detention…
Police Claim About the Violent Arrest of a Woman: She Threw Hot Coffee at Officers
The Iranian police claimed a woman without a hijab violently resisted arrest by throwing hot coffee at officers. This incident, captured on video, has sparked…
Parliament Approves Saturday as a Day Off After Much Controversy
The Iranian Parliament has approved Saturday as an additional day off, aiming to improve economic ties and reduce working hours. This decision follows significant debate,…
The First Patient to Receive a Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant Has Died
Rick Sleeman, the first patient to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, passed away two months after the surgery. Massachusetts General Hospital expressed condolences…
Protest Invasion of Over a Thousand Environmental Activists at Tesla Factory in Berlin
Over a thousand environmental activists protested at the Tesla factory in Berlin, clashing with police and calling for the end of capitalism to save humanity.…
Screening of the Film 'Huban' Centered on 'Woman, Life, Freedom', Hamed Moslehi: I Could Not Remain Indifferent to This Movement
The short film 'Huban', directed by Hamed Moslehi, focuses on the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement and was produced underground due to security concerns. Moslehi and…
Arrest of 'Murder Suspect' Zahra Fakour Sabour; Lawyer: Details are 'Ethical and Confidential'
Zahra Fakour Sabour's lawyer announced the arrest of Mohammad Reza Najati Eslamloo as the murder suspect in her death, which was previously labeled as a…
Unprecedented Ruling Against Persepolis and Sepahan: Both Teams Will Only Compete in the Presence of Female Spectators
The Iranian Football Federation's Disciplinary Committee has fined Persepolis and Sepahan two billion rials each and mandated that their future matches only allow female spectators…