February 2025
Hiva Seyfizadeh, Singer, Arrested During Performance in Tehran
Hiva Seyfizadeh, a singer in Iran, was arrested during her concert in Tehran, reportedly due to rumors about her performing for a male audience. This…
Mahdi Yarrahi: Execution of Whipping Sentence Delayed
Mahdi Yarrahi, an Iranian singer, announced that the execution of his 74 lashes sentence has been postponed to March. He has been banned from performing…
Implementation of 'Safety Restrictions' at Al-Aqsa Mosque During Ramadan
Israel announced safety restrictions at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan, citing public safety concerns amid tensions. The restrictions have drawn criticism from Hamas and international observers,…
Freedom House Annual Report: Global Freedom Declines for the Nineteenth Consecutive Year
Freedom House's 2024 report indicates a continued global decline in political freedoms and civil rights for the nineteenth consecutive year, with Iran being among the…
Group Rape of 58 Men Against a Teenage Girl in Southern India Exposed After 5 Years
Indian police arrested 58 men for the gang rape of a 13-year-old girl, following the revelation of years of abuse by an 18-year-old victim from…
Statistical Center Reports: Inflation Exceeded 4 Percent in Bahman Month
The Statistical Center of Iran reported a significant rise in inflation rates for Bahman month, with consumer prices increasing by 4.1% from the previous month…
Death of a Political Prisoner with Cancer in Iran After Release from Prison
Anwar Chalashi, a political prisoner in Iran suffering from advanced cancer, died after being released from prison where he was denied medical treatment. His case…
Taliban Whips 27 People in Two Days
The Taliban's Supreme Court has publicly whipped 27 individuals, including women, for various offenses in Afghanistan, highlighting the regime's continued use of corporal punishment. This…
30 Islamist Militants Killed Near Pakistan-Afghanistan Border
The Pakistani army killed 30 Islamist militants in South Waziristan as part of an operation against militancy near the Afghanistan border. The region has been…
Turkey Detains 282 'Suspects' in Widespread Operation Against PKK
Turkey has detained 282 individuals in a large-scale operation against the PKK, accusing them of supporting the group and participating in protests. This crackdown coincides…
Tehran's Criminal Court Reports the Arrest of Suspects in the Murder of a Tehran University Student
The Tehran Criminal Court has announced the arrest of two suspects in the murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleqi, a 19-year-old student, who was killed during…
Fifth Day of Student Protests: 'Each Person a Hijab Enforcer, Not a Single Guard'
Student protests in Iran continue for the fifth day following the murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleqi, a 19-year-old student. Protesters are criticizing the government's neglect…
Protesting Students Demand Formation of Truth Commission Regarding the Murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleghi
Students at the University of Tehran are protesting the murder of fellow student Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, demanding a truth commission and accountability for security personnel.…
Tehran Police Confirm the Killing of a Student Near Student Dormitory
A 19-year-old student named Amir Mohammad Khalighi was killed in a robbery near the University of Tehran. The incident has sparked outrage among students regarding…
China Denies Role of Wuhan Institute of Virology in Creation or Leak of COVID-19 Virus
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied any involvement of the Wuhan Institute of Virology in the creation or leak of COVID-19, amidst ongoing investigations into the…
Mark Vogel, American Teacher Released from Russia, Welcomed by Trump Upon Arrival in the U.S.
Mark Vogel, an American teacher imprisoned in Russia for drug-related charges, was welcomed back to the U.S. by President Trump after his release during a…
American Legislators Honor Iranian-Americans and Designate 'Iranian Heritage Month' in Virginia
Virginia legislators have proposed recognizing March as 'Iranian Heritage Month' starting in 2025, celebrating the contributions of Iranian-Americans. The bill highlights the significant educational and…
Mark Vogel, American Teacher Imprisoned in Russia, Released
Mark Vogel, an American teacher imprisoned in Russia for drug-related charges, has been released and is returning to the U.S. following a diplomatic swap. This…
Traffic Police: The Overturned Bus Carrying Kerman Students Was Old
A bus carrying elite students overturned in Kerman, killing six and revealing that the vehicle was old and had technical defects. The incident has sparked…
Conditional Release Order Issued for Bahareh Hedayat
Bahareh Hedayat, a civil rights activist, has been granted conditional release after serving one and a half years in prison due to her health issues.…
Toumaj Salehi Reports New Case Against Him by Judiciary
Toumaj Salehi, a prominent Iranian rapper and supporter of the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement, announced he must appear in court for a new case related…
Thousands Protest in Munich Against 'Far-Right' Politics
Thousands protested in Munich against the rising popularity of the far-right AfD party in Germany, with claims of over 320,000 participants. This protest comes just…
Reuters: 'Karim Khan', Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, at the Top of US Sanctions
Karim Khan, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has been sanctioned by the US under an executive order signed by Trump, targeting those involved…
Deployment of the First Group of the Mexican National Guard at the U.S. Border
Mexico has deployed 10,000 National Guard troops to its border with the U.S. in response to President Trump's threats of tariffs over drug trafficking and…
Release of 'Faryad' by Mahour; A Work in Support of the Iranian Freedom Movement
Mahour, an Iranian singer in Norway, released a music video titled 'Faryad' to protest the violent suppression of Iranian protesters and support the freedom movement.…
Netanyahu's Meeting with U.S. Vice President and National Security Advisor
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. officials, including Vice President J.D. Vance and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, to discuss various issues, including…
Kian Pirfalak's Mother: 'I Have to Close My Son's Memorial Page for Reasons'
Mahmanir Molaei Rad, the mother of Kian Pirfalak, announced she must close her Instagram memorial page for her son due to unspecified reasons, amidst ongoing…
Immediate Result of Trump's Tariff; Mexico Agrees to Deploy Thousands of Soldiers at the Border
Donald Trump announced a one-month halt on new tariffs against Mexico after the country agreed to deploy 10,000 soldiers to its northern border to combat…
Mahdi Mahmoudian Transferred to Prison to Serve Eight-Month Sentence
Mahdi Mahmoudian, a political activist, has been transferred to prison to serve an eight-month sentence after a sudden summons. His lawyer claims that the case…
Mehdi Mahmoudian, Political Activist, Sent to Prison Following Summons for Sentence Execution
Mehdi Mahmoudian, a political activist, has begun serving an eight-month prison sentence following a summons related to his protests against prison conditions. His lawyer revealed…
Bread Prices Will Increase Again
The Deputy Governor of Tehran announced that bread prices are set to increase again due to new wheat prices, following a year of rising costs.…
A Human Rights Organization Reports Increase in Arrests in Iran
A human rights organization reported a 40% increase in arrests in Iran in January 2025 compared to January 2024, with significant numbers of women, children,…
Heavy Sentences Issued by Education Department Against 47 Active Teachers in Kurdistan
The Education Department in Kurdistan has issued severe penalties against 47 teachers, including dismissals and rank cuts, following protests in 2022. This crackdown highlights ongoing…
Mexico and Canada Protest New U.S. Tariffs on Imported Goods
Mexico and Canada are protesting new tariffs imposed by the U.S. on their imports, threatening retaliatory measures. Both countries' leaders have expressed their readiness to…