May 2016
Engineers Protest Again in Front of Tehran Municipality
Supervising engineers protested in front of the Tehran Municipality against the referral system for engineering projects, demanding reforms and the cancellation of a memorandum that…
New Head of Tehran Revolutionary Court Appointed
Mousa Ghazanfari Abadi has been appointed as the new head of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, succeeding Mohammad Mohammadi Azad. Ghazanfari Abadi, a former parliament member…
Cancellation of the Minutes for the Transfer of Ekbatan Green Space to the Dar al-Quran
Residents of Ekbatan protested against the appropriation of green space for a Dar al-Quran project, leading to the annulment of the transfer minutes by the…
Abadi Calls for Delay of Protests Until After the Liberation of Fallujah
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has called for a postponement of protests in Baghdad until the completion of the Fallujah liberation operation from ISIS control.…
Protest by Fruit and Vegetable Market Workers in Tehran
Workers at fruit and vegetable markets in Tehran protested against municipal policies by striking and closing their stalls. The municipality has responded with threats of…
Dozens Injured in Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr's Demonstration in Baghdad's Green Zone
Hundreds of supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr clashed with Iraqi security forces in Baghdad's Green Zone, leading to dozens of injuries and at least one reported…
Netanyahu Requests Help from Foreign Ambassadors to Meet Mahmoud Abbas
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has called on foreign ambassadors to facilitate a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, expressing readiness to meet today. This comes…
Collective Protest of Mountaineers Across Iran Against Constitutional Violations
Over 800 Iranian mountaineers have protested against the Mountaineering Federation's practices, claiming they violate constitutional rights to free education and physical training. They argue that…
Car Bomb Explosion in Baghdad Kills 13 Shia Pilgrims
A car bomb in Baghdad killed 13 Shia pilgrims during a religious ceremony, with ISIS claiming responsibility despite Iraqi officials disputing this. The attack comes…
Uncertain Reform Process in Iraq and New Challenges for Iran
Protests in Iraq's Green Zone have led to increased security concerns, particularly with the influx of Shia pilgrims. A suicide bombing has exacerbated the situation,…
The Right-Wing Party 'AfD' Calls for Ban on Minarets and Burqas in Germany
The AfD party in Germany has called for a ban on minarets and burqas, claiming Islam is incompatible with the German constitution. This has sparked…