March 2017
Grenades, Lasers, Football
During a World Cup qualifying match between Iran and China, a homemade grenade was thrown onto the pitch, injuring an assistant referee and prompting concerns…
UN: The Number of Syrian Refugees in the Region Exceeds 5 Million
The UN reports that the number of Syrian refugees has surpassed 5 million due to the ongoing civil war, which has now lasted longer than…
Associated Press: Uncertainty Surrounds Hundreds of Iranian Students Accepted to U.S. Universities
Hundreds of Iranian students accepted to U.S. universities face uncertainty about their ability to enter the U.S. due to Donald Trump's immigration orders. Most of…
Turkey Protests the Raising of the Kurdistan Region Flag on Government Buildings in Kirkuk
Turkey has protested the decision to raise the Kurdistan Region flag over government buildings in Kirkuk, warning against unilateral actions that could escalate tensions. The…
Court Confirms Five-Year Prison Sentence for Christian Convert
Ibrahim Firouzi, a Christian convert in Iran, has had his five-year prison sentence confirmed by the appeals court for allegedly disrupting national security. Human rights…
Hundreds Arrested in Anti-Government Protests in Moscow
On April 6, 2023, Alexei Navalny was arrested during a large anti-corruption protest in Moscow, which saw over 800 arrests. The protests, the largest against…
Arrest of Alexei Navalny, Opposition Politician, at Moscow Protest
Alexei Navalny was arrested during an anti-corruption protest in Moscow, which has led to hundreds of arrests across Russia. The protests are the largest against…
Netanyahu's New Challenge; The Radio and Television Organization
The Israeli coalition government faces a crisis as Prime Minister Netanyahu pressures Finance Minister Kahlon over the future of the National Radio and Television Organization.…
Zolnoor: Rouhani Has No Chance of Winning Votes, People Should Vote for Someone Who Has Experienced Poverty
Mojtaba Zolnoor, a member of the Iranian Parliament, criticized President Rouhani's economic claims and suggested that the public should not vote for him in the…
UN: Syrian Government and Opponents to Participate in Geneva Peace Talks
The Syrian government and opposition groups have confirmed their participation in new peace talks in Geneva, aiming to address key issues such as governance and…
Debate Over Israel's National Radio and Television Organization and Potential Coalition Government Collapse
The Israeli coalition government faces potential collapse over the future of the National Radio and Television Organization, with Prime Minister Netanyahu threatening early elections if…
Minister of Economy: State-Owned Companies 'Available for Transfer' Will Be Transferred Within a Year
Iran's Minister of Economy announced that state-owned companies deemed 'available for transfer' will be privatized within a year, citing previous delays due to managerial opposition…
Erdogan: Merkel Has Resorting to Nazi Tactics
Turkish President Erdogan has accused German Chancellor Merkel of using Nazi tactics to incite tensions between Germany and Turkey, particularly in the context of an…
Setting Vehicle on Fire in Protest Against After-Sales Service in Dehloran
In Dehloran, a man set his Dena sedan on fire in protest against the lack of after-sales service from an Iran Khodro dealership. This incident…
Perspectives: A Review of the Most Important Political Developments of 2016
In 2016, significant political confrontations occurred within Iran, including the death of key political figure Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and ongoing tensions between President Rouhani and…
Federal Judge in Hawaii Suspends Trump's New Immigration Order
A federal judge in Hawaii has temporarily suspended Trump's new immigration order that bans citizens from Iran and five other countries from entering the U.S.…
Minimum Wage for Workers in Iran Increased by 14.5%
The Supreme Labor Council of Iran has raised the minimum wage for workers by 14.5% to 930,000 tomans, despite labor organizations demanding higher wages due…
End of Sit-in by Clerics in South Khorasan and 20-Day Deadline to the Ministry of Interior
Clerics in South Khorasan ended their six-day sit-in demanding the dismissal of the provincial governor after issuing a statement awaiting government response. They have given…
Escalating Tensions Between Ankara and Amsterdam; 'Dutch Ambassador Not Allowed to Return to Turkey'
Tensions have escalated between Turkey and the Netherlands after the Dutch government prevented Turkish ministers from conducting election activities. Turkey has suspended political talks and…
Netherlands Warns Citizens About Traveling to Turkey
The Dutch government has issued a travel warning to its citizens regarding Turkey due to escalating diplomatic tensions following the Netherlands' prevention of Turkish officials…
Petition with Hundreds of Signatures; Iranian Students Concerned About Being Unable to Study in the U.S.
Over 1,800 Iranian students and researchers have signed a petition against Trump's executive order banning entry from six countries, expressing concerns about their ability to…
South Korea's Ousted President Leaves Blue House
South Korea's Constitutional Court has removed President Park Geun-hye from office, leading her to leave the Blue House and return to her private residence. Park…
Turkish Prime Minister: We Will Respond Firmly to the Netherlands
Tensions between Turkey and the Netherlands escalated after the Dutch government prevented the landing of Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu's plane. Turkish officials, including Prime…
Parliament Delegates Decision on Interpretation of Election Law to the Expediency Council
The Iranian Parliament has sent a resolution to the Expediency Council asserting that the Guardian Council cannot disqualify elected candidates after the elections have been…
Governor of South Khorasan: I apologize if religious people were upset
Ali Akbar Parvizi, the governor of South Khorasan, apologized for remarks about dancing that upset religious leaders, who protested his retention in office. His comments…
South Korea's Constitutional Court Dismisses President Park Geun-hye
South Korea's Constitutional Court has officially dismissed President Park Geun-hye following a parliamentary impeachment due to a political and economic scandal. This marks a significant…
Hawaii's Official Lawsuit to Overturn Trump's New Immigration Order
Hawaii has filed a lawsuit against Trump's new immigration order, which temporarily bans entry from Iran and five other Muslim-majority countries. The state argues that…
Fatemeh Karroubi: Contrary to the term house arrest, agents of the Ministry of Intelligence are still present in our home
Fatemeh Karroubi has written to the Minister of Intelligence, expressing concern over the ongoing presence of security agents in her home despite the term 'house…
Tourism Deputy: We Have Received Reports of Mistreatment of Iranian Travelers at the Turkish Border
Reports of mistreatment of Iranian travelers at the Turkish border have surfaced, prompting official protests from Iran. The situation highlights ongoing security concerns in Turkey…
Spokesman: Obama Never Ordered Surveillance of American Citizens
Donald Trump accused Barack Obama of ordering surveillance on his communications during the 2016 election, which Obama’s spokesman denied as baseless. This exchange highlights ongoing…
Jahangirlu: Gandhi for Our Troubled Times
Ramin Jahangirlu discusses Gandhi's philosophy of resistance and protest, arguing that it offers a potential solution to today's democratic crises. He highlights Gandhi's influence on…
Al Ahmad, Jerusalem, and Me
Samuel Trop reflects on Jalal Al Ahmad's travelogue about Israel, highlighting its historical context and the complex relationship between Iran and Israel during the 1960s.…
Burial of 'Unknown Martyrs' in the Ancient Area of Pasargad Denied
Reports of the burial of two Iran-Iraq war victims in the protected area of Pasargad were denied by officials, stating they were buried elsewhere. The…
Hosni Mubarak Acquitted of Ordering the Killing of His Opponents
Hosni Mubarak has been acquitted by the Egyptian Court of Cassation of charges related to the killing of protesters in 2011, with the court rejecting…
Burial of Two Unknown Martyrs in Pasargad Despite Objections from Cultural Heritage Officials
Two unknown martyrs from the Iran-Iraq war were buried in Pasargad, sparking controversy due to objections from cultural heritage officials. The construction of their memorial…