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December 2023

December 31, 2023

Another Protester’s Case Sent to 'Execution Branch'; Mojahid Korkori at 'Risk of Execution'

Mojahid Korkori, a protester sentenced to death in Iran, has had his case sent to the execution branch, raising concerns about his imminent execution. His…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 31, 2023

Playing with Gasoline, to the Government's Advantage on the People's Field; 15-Liter Quota for All with Secondary Market Coming

A new gasoline distribution plan in Iran proposes a 15-liter monthly quota for households without cars, funded by cutting quotas for those with multiple cars.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 31, 2023

Sharifeh Mohammadi, Labor Activist, Transferred to Sanandaj Prison

Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, was transferred to Sanandaj Prison after being arrested on December 5. Her family has faced challenges in contacting her, raising…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 31, 2023

Podcast Reminder

The podcast 'Reminder' features various episodes discussing critical social issues in Iran, including protest suicides, compulsory hijab, and the struggles of marginalized communities. Notable figures…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 31, 2023
December 29, 2023

Argentinian Labor Unions Protest Javier Milei's Economic Policies

Labor unions in Argentina are protesting against President Javier Milei's economic policies, which include cutting worker benefits and deregulation. The unions have legally challenged his…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 29, 2023
December 27, 2023

Steel Workers on Fifth Day of Strike: If Our Problem Is Not Solved, Ahvaz Will Be Catastrophic

Steel workers in Ahvaz are on their fifth day of strike, demanding solutions to their grievances. The Ministry of Labor has urged them to pursue…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 27, 2023

Access to Treatment Becomes More Expensive; Health Ministry Proposes 45% Increase in Medical Tariffs

The Iranian Health Ministry has proposed a 45% increase in medical tariffs amidst rising inflation and declining purchasing power, which has made healthcare increasingly unaffordable…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 27, 2023
December 26, 2023

Continuation of Livelihood Protests with Retirees Gathering in Kermanshah and Municipality Workers in Tehran

Protests over economic conditions continue in Iran, with retirees gathering in Kermanshah and municipality workers in Tehran demanding accountability for delayed salaries. The ongoing strikes…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 26, 2023
December 25, 2023

Accusation of 'Group Formation' Against Manouchehr Bakhtiari; His Trial Held via 'Video Conference' in Prison

Manouchehr Bakhtiari, father of a protest victim, faces new charges of 'forming a group' while still imprisoned. His family is under pressure from the regime,…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 25, 2023

Head of Nursing Organization: 10,000 of the 'Best Nurses' Have Migrated

The head of Iran's Nursing Organization reported that over 10,000 nurses have migrated due to job pressures and violence in the healthcare sector. This migration…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 25, 2023

Bitter Confessions of Workers; If We Protest, We Get Fired

Workers in Iran are facing severe exploitation, with many fearing dismissal if they protest for their legal rights, such as bonuses. The Ministry of Labor…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 25, 2023
December 24, 2023

Consequences of Poverty in Healthcare; 150 Emergency Room Escapes Recorded Monthly at a Tabriz Hospital

Poverty in Iran is leading to severe healthcare crises, with hospitals reporting an average of 150 emergency room escapes monthly. This situation highlights the increasing…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 24, 2023
December 23, 2023

Accusation: Propaganda Against the Regime; Yasser Rahmani-Rad Summoned to Court

Yasser Rahmani-Rad, a doctor detained during protests for aiding injured protesters, has been summoned to court on charges of propaganda against the regime. He asserts…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 23, 2023
December 22, 2023

Austrian Citizen Sentenced for Complicity in Islamic Republic's 'Terrorist Plot' in London

Mohammad Hossein Dovtayev, an Austrian citizen of Chechen descent, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for espionage related to a suspected…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 22, 2023
December 21, 2023

Increase in Pensioners' Salaries in 1403; Parliament Commission Reduces by Two Percent

The Iranian parliament's Joint Commission has proposed an 18% salary increase for government employees and pensioners, despite high inflation rates reported at around 45%. This…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 21, 2023
December 18, 2023

9 Prominent Iranian Political Activists Condemn Mandatory Hijab and Discrimination Against Women in Iran

Nine prominent Iranian activists condemned mandatory hijab as a violation of women's rights and called for an end to oppressive policies against women. They highlighted…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 18, 2023

Kayhan Newspaper Calls for Action Against Molavi Abdulhamid Following Attack on Police Station in Rask

Kayhan newspaper has called for action against Molavi Abdulhamid, linking him to a recent armed attack by Jaish al-Adl on a police station in Rask,…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 18, 2023
December 17, 2023

Consequences of Unstudied Laws | Reduction of Construction Workers' Insurance Premiums; Parliament Representatives: We Have Requested an 'Interpretation'

The Iranian Parliament has acknowledged flaws in the social insurance law for construction workers and is seeking to amend it due to widespread criticism. The…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 17, 2023
December 16, 2023

An Economic Media Report; Generation Z Has Passed Beyond 'Brand Iran'

An Iranian economic weekly reports that Generation Z has little attachment to Iranian brands, indicating a shift in consumer preferences that could impact the economy.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 16, 2023
December 15, 2023

Armed Attack in Rask County, Sistan and Baluchestan; 12 Law Enforcement Officers Killed

An armed attack in Rask County, Sistan and Baluchestan resulted in the deaths of 12 law enforcement officers and injuries to several others. The group…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 15, 2023
December 13, 2023

Abbas Daris, a detainee from the November 2019 protests, sentenced to 14 years in prison

Abbas Daris, a detainee from the November 2019 protests in Iran, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for alleged murder and weapon possession.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 13, 2023
December 12, 2023

Government Forces Attack Two Religious Schools in Zahedan; Dar al-Uloom Teachers: 'Violation of Sanctity'

Government forces attacked two religious schools in Zahedan, detaining dozens of students, which the Society of Teachers of Dar al-Uloom condemned as a violation of…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 12, 2023
December 11, 2023

Spokesman of the Medical Council says 'canned tuna' is more expensive than a doctor's visit

The spokesman for the Iranian Medical Council highlighted the economic struggles leading doctors to seek alternative professions, as their income is insufficient to sustain living…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 11, 2023
December 10, 2023

Return of the 'Immoral Film' Case from Gilan to the Top of the News; Seqati and the 'Second Person' Arrested

Reza Seqati, the former director of the Culture and Islamic Guidance Department of Gilan, was arrested along with another individual due to a controversial film…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 10, 2023

News Sources Report 'Case-Making' Against 30 Students at the Faculty of Social Sciences

The University of Tehran's Faculty of Social Sciences is facing backlash after 30 students were summoned to a disciplinary committee following a physical altercation initiated…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 10, 2023
December 9, 2023

A Clerical Official: Female Students and Clerical Soldiers are Present in Schools

A clerical official announced the integration of female clerics and clerical soldiers into Iranian schools as part of an Islamic transformation in education, claiming high…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 9, 2023

Healthcare Workers Still Exposed to Violence; 'Assault' of a Nurse in Yasuj

A nurse in Yasuj was assaulted and stabbed, marking another instance of violence against healthcare workers in Iran. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 9, 2023

The Result of the Islamic Republic's 'Anti-Women' Policies: Increase in Women's Migration

The article discusses the rising trend of women's migration from Iran, highlighting that over half of Iranian migrants in Canada, Finland, and Australia are women.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 9, 2023
December 8, 2023

Protests Against Tesla in Sweden Supported by Northern European Trade Unions

Protests against Tesla in Sweden are gaining traction with support from Northern European trade unions, including Norway's largest union and Finland's transport workers' union. They…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 8, 2023
December 7, 2023

Denmark Approves Law Banning Quran Burning

Denmark's Parliament has passed a law banning the burning of the Quran in public to reduce tensions with Muslim countries following protests that involved Quran…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 7, 2023
December 6, 2023

Malala Yousafzai: Women in Afghanistan are under 'Gender Apartheid'

Malala Yousafzai highlighted the plight of women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, calling it 'gender apartheid' and urging global action to address the issue. She…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 6, 2023
December 5, 2023

International Labor Organizations: The Iranian Regime Intensified Repression Amid the Gaza War

International labor organizations have condemned the Iranian regime for escalating executions and repression amid the Gaza conflict, citing over 120 executions since October 7. They…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 5, 2023
December 3, 2023

Knife Attack on Yasouji Nurse, Nurses Protest at Medical University Campus

A Yasouji nurse was severely injured in a knife attack by a patient's companion, prompting protests from healthcare staff over unsafe hospital conditions. The incident…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 3, 2023

A News Agency Identifies the 'Government' as the Main Opponent of the Status Change for Contract Workers

The ILNA news agency reports that the Iranian government, specifically through statements by Meysam Latifi, opposes the status change for contract workers, despite previous assurances…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 3, 2023
December 2, 2023

Parliamentary Joint Commission Accuses Government of Violating 'Seventh Development Plan' Regarding Pensioners' Salary Increase

The Iranian Parliament's Joint Commission has accused the government of violating the 'Seventh Development Plan' by proposing only a 20% salary increase for pensioners instead…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 2, 2023
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