February 2017
Head of the Welfare Committee: 11 Million Iranians Live Below the Poverty Line
Parviz Fattah, head of Iran's Welfare Committee, announced that 11 million Iranians are living below the poverty line based on the minimum wage of 812,000…
44 People Arrested at a Party in Mashhad
44 individuals were arrested at a party in Mashhad, including 25 men and 19 women, for consuming alcohol and participating in a mixed-gender celebration. The…
February 21: International Mother Language Day
UNESCO has designated February 21 as International Mother Language Day to promote linguistic and cultural diversity. The day commemorates the protests in 1952 by Bengali…
Iraqi Military Forces on the Verge of Attacking Mosul Airport
Iraqi military forces are intensifying their operations against ISIS in Mosul, preparing for a final assault on Mosul Airport while claiming no foreign troops are…
Will the House Arrest Be Lifted?
The article discusses the ongoing house arrest of opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi, Mehdi Karroubi, and Zahra Rahnavard, six years after the 2009 presidential election…
Human Rights Watch Calls for Immediate Release of Shahnaz Karim Beigi
Human Rights Watch has called for the immediate release of Shahnaz Karim Beigi, whose son was killed during the 2009 Ashura protests. She has been…
Hassan Rouhani to Visit Oman and Kuwait on Wednesday
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is set to visit Oman and Kuwait on Wednesday, responding to official invitations from their leaders. This visit highlights ongoing diplomatic…
Continued Arrests of Political Activists, Denial of Education for Some Baha'is
Iran continues to detain political and civil activists, including notable figures and journalists, without disclosing charges. Additionally, several Baha'i citizens have been denied education based…
Was the Revolution Inevitable?
The article discusses the inevitability of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, featuring insights from two political activists with differing views. It raises questions about the political…
Romanian President Opposes Dismissal of Government
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis criticized the government's decree aimed at weakening anti-corruption efforts but opposed its dismissal, stating it was not the right time. Protests…
Half a Million Demonstrations in Romania; Government to Release New Criminal Law
Romania is experiencing massive protests against new criminal laws proposed by the ruling Social Democratic Party, with over half a million people demonstrating. The government…
US Ambassador to the UN Condemns Russia's 'Violent Actions'
Nikki Haley, the new US Ambassador to the UN, condemned Russia's actions in Ukraine and stated that sanctions will remain until Crimea is returned. This…
Zoroastrian Representative in Parliament Protests 'Divisive' Remarks Regarding Sadeh Festival
Esfandiar Ekhtiari, the Zoroastrian representative in Iran's Parliament, has protested against divisive remarks made about the Sadeh festival, highlighting attacks on Zoroastrians by some officials.…
Largest Anti-Government Protests in Romania Since the Fall of Communism
Romania is experiencing its largest anti-government protests since the fall of communism, with hundreds of thousands protesting against a new law proposed by the ruling…
Motahari Calls for Referral of Parliament's Resolution on Disqualified Candidates to the Expediency Council
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, has called for the Parliament's resolution on disqualifying candidates after elections to be sent to the Expediency…
Rasmussen Reports Survey of American Citizens on Entry Ban
A recent Rasmussen Reports survey shows that a majority of American voters support Donald Trump's temporary ban on entry from seven predominantly Muslim countries, citing…