May 2023
Judiciary Takes Foreign Representatives to Prison to Witness 'Islamic Prison Principles'
Foreign ambassadors and representatives visited Tehran's women's prison to observe conditions, as stated by Iranian officials. This visit comes amidst ongoing allegations of human rights…
Author of Illustrated Shahnameh Books for Children: The First Page of the New Book is in Memory of Kian Pirfalak
Arsia Rozegar has published a new illustrated book for children based on the Shahnameh, honoring Kian Pirfalak on its first page. The book aims to…
Filtering Has Not Stopped Iranians' Presence in Cyberspace; Over 50% of People Are Active on Social Media
Despite the filtering of major social media platforms in Iran, millions of users remain active, with significant engagement on Instagram and Twitter. The report highlights…
Preventing Mona Bakhtiari from Meeting Her Mother Nahid Shirpishah Due to Being 'Bakhtiari'
Mona Bakhtiari was denied a visit with her mother in Zanjan prison due to her Bakhtiari ethnicity, highlighting ongoing repression against families of protest victims…
Reza Morad Sahraei Becomes New Minister of Education of the Islamic Republic
Reza Morad Sahraei has been confirmed as the new Minister of Education in Iran, succeeding Youssef Noori after a vote in the Assembly. His appointment…
Continued Harassment of Majid Kazemi's Family; Pension Rights Cut for Father and Sister Fired from Job
The family of Majid Kazemi, executed in the Isfahan House case, faces ongoing harassment from Iranian authorities, including the cutting of the father's pension and…
Judiciary: Unveiled Figures Will Be Deprived of Professional Activities
The Iranian Judiciary announced a new bill imposing harsher penalties on public figures who do not comply with mandatory hijab laws, including professional activity deprivation.…
Abdolfazl Amirataei, 16-Year-Old Protester, Finally Passed Away After 8 Months of Hardship
Abdolfazl Amirataei, a 16-year-old protester who suffered severe injuries from a tear gas canister during protests, has died after months in a coma. His case…
New Social Progress Index Report; Slow Progress of Iran Over Three Decades
A new report by the Social Progress Imperative ranks Iran 93rd out of 170 countries in terms of social progress, highlighting a slow increase in…
Continued Uncertainty Surrounding the Situation of Rouhollah Rasouli, 15-Year-Old Detained in Golestan Province
Rouhollah Rasouli, a 15-year-old Baluch boy, has been detained for over two weeks in Golestan Province due to his media activities and alleged collaboration with…
Response of Pop Music Readers to the Minister of Culture's Statements: Don't Deceive the People
The Iranian Minister of Culture claimed that rumors about the prohibition of pop singers are false, leading to backlash from artists like Reza Sadeghi, who…
Mother of Mohammad Qabadi, sentenced to death, appeals for forgiveness from the family of the killed officer during protests
Masoumeh Ahmadi, the mother of Mohammad Qabadi, sentenced to death for allegedly killing a police officer during protests, has appealed for forgiveness from the officer's…
Parliament Reports on 'Intensification of Poverty', Minister of Labor Discusses 'Severe Development' of Coupons
A report from the Iranian Parliament's Research Center highlights a significant increase in poverty, affecting even the middle class, while inflation continues to rise sharply.…
Large Gathering of Citizens in Abadan on the Anniversary of the Metropol Tower Collapse
Citizens gathered in Abadan to commemorate the victims of the Metropol Tower collapse on its first anniversary, despite police roadblocks. The event highlighted ongoing frustrations…
Special Human Rights Peace Award Given to Iranian Teachers' Union Coordination Council; Islamic Republic Protests
The Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers' Trade Unions received the Special Human Rights Peace Award for their advocacy against the Iranian government's repression of teachers.…
Poll After Greek Elections; No Party Achieves Absolute Majority
A recent poll indicates that Greece's ruling party, New Democracy, is leading but may not achieve an absolute majority in the elections. If confirmed, this…
Award Given to Zahra Amirabrahimi at Cannes Festival; Cate Blanchett Supports Iranian Women
Cate Blanchett showed solidarity with Iranian women by attending the Cannes Film Festival barefoot and presenting an award to Zahra Amirabrahimi, who spoke out against…
Mowlavi Abdolhamid: These Executions are 'Painful'
Mowlavi Abdolhamid condemned the recent executions of three defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case, calling them painful and urging for a halt to executions in…
Poor Physical Condition of Vida Rabani in Evin; Authorities Refuse to Transfer Her to Hospital
Vida Rabani, a freelance journalist imprisoned since October 2022, is in poor health and denied medical care by prison authorities. Despite an amnesty directive applicable…
Prince Reza Pahlavi's Meeting with American Politicians; 'Maximum Support' for the People of Iran in Focus
Prince Reza Pahlavi met with U.S. politicians, including Joe Wilson and Senator Blumenthal, to discuss human rights and democracy in Iran, emphasizing the need for…
Prince Reza Pahlavi Meets Senator Blumenthal on 'Maximum Support' for the People of Iran
Prince Reza Pahlavi met with Senator Richard Blumenthal to discuss U.S. support for Iranian protests. The meeting was part of a campaign by the National…
Hamid Rasai Calls for the Execution of Taraneh Alidoosti
Hamid Rasai, a radical former parliament member, has called for the execution of actress Taraneh Alidoosti after she criticized the Iranian government's plans for executing…
The Accused in the 'Isfahan House' Case Call on 'The People of Iran' and Protests Erupt
Three protesters facing execution in Iran have called on the public to prevent their deaths, leading to protests both inside and outside the country. Authorities…
Taghi Rahmani: Iranians Abroad Should Continue to Be the Voice of the People Inside
Taghi Rahmani emphasizes the importance of Iranians abroad continuing to amplify the voices of protesters inside Iran. He advocates for increased support for political prisoners…
Women's Rights Award at the Geneva Summit for Democracy and Human Rights Presented to Shima Babaei, Human Rights Activist
Shima Babaei received the Women's Rights Award at the Geneva Summit, dedicating it to Iranian activists fighting against government oppression. Her father, Ebrahim Babaei, has…
Amnesty International: 70% of Executions in the Middle East and North Africa in 2022 Took Place in Iran
Amnesty International reported that Iran accounted for 70% of executions in the Middle East and North Africa in 2022, with a significant increase in executions…
Iran Summons Iraqi Ambassador Over Presence of Kurdish Opponents at Ceremony in Kurdistan Region
Iran has summoned the Iraqi ambassador to protest the presence of Kurdish opposition groups at a ceremony in the Kurdistan region, which Iran views as…
Imran Khan, Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Released on Bail
Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, was released on bail after deadly protests erupted following his arrest by the anti-corruption agency. His release has…
Mawlawi Abdulhamid: The Root of the Country's Problems is the Incorrect Conduct of Elections by the Government
Mawlawi Abdulhamid, a prominent Sunni cleric in Iran, criticized the government's handling of elections as the root cause of the country's problems and protests. He…
Human Rights Watch Condemns Increase in Executions in Iran and Calls for Global Action
Human Rights Watch condemned the increase in executions in Iran, noting over 60 executions since last month, including an Iranian-Swedish citizen. The organization criticized the…
Islamic Republic Announces Release of French-Irish Citizen from Prison in Mashhad
Bernard Filan, a French-Irish citizen arrested in Iran for allegedly gathering security information during protests, has been released on humanitarian grounds. His release follows a…
Pakistan's Supreme Court Orders Imran Khan to Appear in Court
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered former Prime Minister Imran Khan to appear in court amid violent protests against his arrest. The situation has…
Indictment Issued for 26 Individuals in Zahedan Shooting Case
An indictment has been issued for 26 individuals involved in a deadly clash in Zahedan, which resulted in over a hundred deaths during a protest…
30% Increase in Textbook Prices in Iranian Schools
The Iranian government has announced a 30% increase in textbook prices for the upcoming academic year, attributed to rising raw material costs. This increase follows…
UK Charity Commission Appoints Interim Director for Islamic Centre of England
The UK Charity Commission has appointed Emma Moody as the interim director of the Islamic Centre of England due to governance concerns and failures by…
Niloufar Aghaei's Reaction to Being Called a 'Liar' by Protesters on Tehran's Billboards
Tehran's municipality has installed controversial billboards accusing protesters who lost their eyesight from government gunfire of being liars, prompting a strong reaction from Niloufar Aghaei,…
Iranian Weightlifter Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Championships
Fatemeh Keshavarz won a bronze medal at the Asian Weightlifting Championships, becoming the second Iranian woman to achieve this feat. Her success highlights the challenges…
Iran's Statistical Center: Annual Inflation Rate Reaches Approximately 46 Percent
Iran's annual inflation rate has reached 45.8%, with significant price increases in essential goods like sugar and chicken. The government faces rising public discontent and…
Arab Foreign Ministers Agree to Syria's Return to the Arab League
Arab foreign ministers have agreed to reinstate Syria in the Arab League after over a decade of suspension. This decision reflects increasing regional pressure to…
Initiation of Curriculum Changes at the Request of Ali Khamenei: Participation of 7,000 for Reforming 1,500 Curricula
The Iranian government is initiating significant changes to university and school curricula at the request of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, involving over 7,000 faculty members…
Coronation Ceremony of King and Queen of Britain Held | Photo Report
The coronation of Charles III and Camilla as King and Queen of Britain took place on May 6 at Westminster Abbey, marking a historic live…
Eighteenth Week of Protests in Israel: Tens of Thousands Gather in Tel Aviv
Tens of thousands of Israelis protested in Tel Aviv for the eighteenth week against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reforms. Despite Netanyahu's temporary halt of…
Right-wing Presidential Candidate in Paraguay Arrested
Paraguayo Cubas, a right-wing presidential candidate in Paraguay, was arrested after alleging election fraud and calling for protests. He finished third in the election, which…
Eight-Year Prison Sentence Issued for Journalist in Belarus
Roman Protasevich, a Belarusian journalist, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for conspiracy against the government after being arrested during the forced landing…
An Expert: Online Marketing Under the Blade of Filtering and Internet Outages in Iran, Died and Came Back to Life
A digital marketing expert in Iran highlights the severe challenges faced by the industry due to internet filtering and outages, stating that many global platforms…
Expansion of Tax Scope for Citizens; From Real Estate and Vehicle Transactions to Gold and Cryptocurrency
Iran's parliament has approved a bill to expand the scope of taxes on private transactions, including real estate, vehicles, gold, and cryptocurrencies. This move has…
An Iranian forensic official announced; 1900 workers died in workplace accidents in 1401
In Iran, 1900 workers died in workplace accidents in 1401, a slight decrease from the previous year. However, the statistics suggest a higher average than…