August 2023
Intensification of Security Atmosphere Against Teachers; At Least 80 Teachers Deprived of Ranking Law
The Iranian government has intensified security measures against teachers, leading to the deprivation of at least 80 teachers from the ranking law due to their…
Reaction of Rouhani's Minister to Canada's Visa Ban: I Had an 18-Day Tourist Visa
Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi, former Iranian Health Minister, reacted to Canada's ban on his entry, expressing regret over the Canadian government's actions. He emphasized his family's…
FBI's Largest Global Operation; Complex Malware Kokkabat Targeted
The FBI has successfully conducted its largest global operation to dismantle the Kokkabat malware, a tool for cybercrime. This operation involved international collaboration and resulted…
A Member of Parliament: Inflation Control Has Failed; People Do Not Believe in Decreasing Inflation
A member of the Iranian Parliament criticized the government's claims of decreasing inflation, stating that the public does not believe these assertions. Recent statistics show…
Member of Parliament: Actors Must Commit to Two Years of Hijab for Each Film; Indifference of Protesting Actors
A member of the Iranian parliament has mandated that actors must commit to wearing hijab for two years after each film, but many actors are…
Protests Yield Results; Canada Bans Former Health Minister of the Islamic Republic
Canada has banned former Iranian Health Minister Seyyed Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi from entering the country following protests by the Iranian community. This action reflects Canada's…
Continued Reactions to the Expulsion of Protesting Professors; Interior Ministry's Support for This Illegal Action
The Iranian Interior Ministry's support for the expulsion of critical professors has sparked widespread opposition, with legal experts condemning the actions as illegal interference. Key…
Filtering: 'Fruitless but Profitable'; 80% of Iranians Use VPNs
A recent report reveals that 80% of Iranians use VPNs to bypass internet filtering, which has not deterred online activity but has instead created a…
Iranian Women's Muay Thai Team Competes Without Mandatory Hijab in Tashkent; Reactions: 'Legal Action' Will Be Taken
The Iranian Women's Muay Thai team participated in the Asian Championships in Tashkent without the mandatory hijab, leading to a backlash from the Iranian Martial…
Ministry of Science Retreats; Sculpture Returns to Candidates' Selection Guide
The Iranian Ministry of Science has reinstated the Sculpture field in the candidates' selection guide for the national entrance exam after public outcry over its…
Prediction by a Member of Parliament: The Hijab Law Will Be Implemented from October
A member of the Iranian Parliament announced that the controversial Hijab and Chastity law will be implemented starting in October, despite previous denials from other…
A 30 Trillion Toman Market for VPNs; Iranians Use the Internet for 169 Minutes Daily
Iranians spent 30 trillion tomans on VPNs last year, with 80% using them to access social media. The increase in VPN usage reflects the government's…
Ambiguity Surrounds the Status of the 'Chastity and Hijab' Bill; Guardian Council: It Seems the Committee's Review Has Not Yet Concluded
The status of the 'Chastity and Hijab' bill remains unclear as the Guardian Council states that the parliamentary committee has not completed its review. Conflicting…
An Economist: The Government Lacks the Ability to Control Inflation
An economist claims that the Iranian government is unable to control inflation and suggests that lifting sanctions is a short-term solution. Despite promises from President…
Exclusive; Brother of Mohammad Hajirassouli, a Victim of Protests: We Will Not Rest Until Freedom is Achieved
Hiwa Hajirassouli, brother of a victim of the protests against Mahsa Amini's death, asserts that families of victims will continue their fight for justice despite…
Molavi Abdolhamid Criticizes Spending on Religion: Government Should Address People's Problems
Molavi Abdolhamid criticized the Iranian government's excessive spending on religious ceremonies while ignoring pressing social issues. He urged the government to prioritize addressing the people's…
Increase in 'Abuse of Political Prisoners'; Group of Women Prisoners in Evin Call for Boycott of 'Asiatech'
A group of female political prisoners in Evin Prison has called for a boycott of Asiatech, alleging collusion with prison authorities that has led to…
Another Journalist Summoned for Publishing Images of Unveiled Women Dancing at Lidoma Festival in Tehran
Journalist Javad Heydarian has been summoned by Tehran's prosecutor for sharing images of unveiled women dancing at the Lidoma Festival. This incident highlights ongoing tensions…
Private Bus Drivers of Tehran Hold Protest
Private bus drivers in Tehran protested against their job conditions and unfulfilled promises regarding vehicle ownership. Their grievances highlight broader issues of wage delays and…
Continued Controversies at Chavar Petrochemical in Ilam: Promises Unfulfilled, Workers Disciplined
Workers at Chavar Petrochemical in Ilam are facing unfulfilled promises regarding job classifications and contracts, leading to protests and disciplinary actions after a worker's suicide.…
Approximately 220 Former Afghan Officials and Military Personnel Killed Under Taliban Rule
The UN reports that around 220 former Afghan officials and military personnel have been killed since the Taliban's takeover in 2021, despite the Taliban's declaration…
Suspended Professor of Fine Arts: My Salary Was Cut Without Legal Order
Azin Mohadd, a suspended professor at Tehran University, has reported that his salary was cut without legal justification after he supported student protests. This situation…
Exclusive; A Grieving Father: Let’s Commemorate the Anniversary of the ‘Martyrs’ of the Protests with Grandeur
A grieving father of a protest victim calls on the Iranian people to honor the anniversary of the martyrs of the protests against the Islamic…
Amnesty International: Harassment of Families of Deceased Protesters Must End
Amnesty International has called for an end to the harassment of families of individuals unlawfully killed during protests in Iran, urging global action to hold…
Quran Burning in Europe; Iran Summons Swedish and Danish Envoys Separately
Iran summoned the Swedish and Danish envoys to protest the burning of the Quran in their countries, which has angered many Muslims. Both Sweden and…
Historic Achievement for Iran's Women's Basketball Team; Iranian Girls Reach Asia Cup Final
The Iranian women's national basketball team has made history by reaching the final of the Asia Division 'B' tournament after defeating Jordan. This victory is…
Protesters in Zahedan Demand Release of Political Prisoners
Protesters in Zahedan held a demonstration demanding the release of political prisoners after a period of silence, coinciding with the anniversary of the 'Bloody Friday'…
Public Reports on the 'Chaotic Situation' of Gas Stations; Oil Minister: Consumption is High
The Iranian Oil Minister claims that gasoline consumption has increased significantly, with reports of chaotic distribution at gas stations contradicting official statements. Citizens express frustration…
Disregard for Wage Revision Request; Labor Minister Says to Negotiate Yourself
The Iranian Labor Minister has rejected calls for wage revisions amid rising inflation, suggesting workers negotiate directly with employers. This has led to dissatisfaction among…
The 'Bridges of Solidarity' Project in Northern California to Support Iranian Freedom Struggles
The 'Bridges of Solidarity' project in Northern California involves Iranian volunteers raising awareness about the protests in Iran by displaying slogans and images on busy…
According to a lawyer; Judge of the court that sentenced Afsaneh Bayegan 'dismissed'
A judge who sentenced actress Afsaneh Bayegan for not wearing a hijab has reportedly been dismissed. Bayegan received a two-year prison sentence and additional penalties…
Nazila Maroufian Released on Bail: 'Do Not Accept Slavery, You Deserve the Best'
Nazila Maroufian, a journalist arrested for interviewing Mahsa Amini's father, was released on bail and publicly defied Iran's hijab law by posting a picture without…
Arrest of Two Student Sisters in Sanandaj; Charges Unclear
Two student sisters were arrested in Sanandaj by government forces without a judicial warrant, and their charges and fate are currently unknown. This incident highlights…
Summoning Hanieh Daemi; "Agents of the Islamic Republic are struggling to prevent the start of protests"
As the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death approaches, Iranian authorities are intensifying threats against families of victims and civil rights activists. Hanieh Daemi was summoned…
Kareem Bagheri's Restaurant Closed for 'Not Observing Mandatory Hijab'
Kareem Bagheri's restaurant was shut down for not adhering to hijab regulations, reflecting a broader crackdown on athletes who supported protests against the Iranian government.…
Head of Environmental Organization: The Situation of Lake Urmia is Dire
The head of Iran's Environmental Organization has admitted that Lake Urmia is in a dire state, with five million people at risk due to its…
Continued Water Outages in Various Regions of Iran; Residents of Robat Karim Protest
Water outages persist across Iran, prompting protests in Robat Karim and highlighting a broader water crisis affecting multiple regions. The situation is exacerbated by rising…
Masoumeh Soleimani, Wrestling Champion, Sentenced to One Year in Prison
Masoumeh Soleimani, a 36-year-old wrestling champion, has been sentenced to one year in prison for allegedly inciting violence online, following her public support for a…
Britain's Plan to Cut Costs Begins; Transfer of Refugees to a Barge on British Shores
Britain has started transferring migrants to a barge named 'Bibby Stockholm' to cut costs associated with their accommodation in hotels. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is…
Lawyers of Imran Khan Protest His Prison Conditions
Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, is facing harsh prison conditions after being convicted of embezzlement. His legal team is preparing to appeal the…
Mawlawi Abdulhamid: The Government Has Not Fulfilled Any of Its Promises to the Sunni Community
Mawlawi Abdulhamid, the Sunni Friday Prayer Leader of Zahedan, criticized the Iranian government for failing to fulfill its promises to the Sunni community, particularly regarding…
Fire and Mine Explosion Around Evin; Families of Prisoners: A Fire Burns in Our Hearts
A fire broke out around Evin Prison in Tehran, leading to explosions of mines in the area. Families of prisoners express their anguish over the…
Dozens of Job Seekers Arrested in Takab Transferred to Security Detention Centers in Urmia
Dozens of job seekers in Takab were arrested and transferred to security detention centers following protests against local unemployment related to the Agh Dareh gold…
Greenpeace Protests UK Oil Policies; Rishi Sunak's Home Covered in Black
Greenpeace protested outside Rishi Sunak's home, criticizing his government's oil drilling policies and calling for stronger climate leadership. The protests reflect growing public dissatisfaction with…
Continued Success of the Protest Music Video 'Yar'; Farnaz Ohadi: I Speak of the Courage of the People of Iran
Farnaz Ohadi's music video 'Yar,' inspired by the protests in Iran following Mahsa Amini's death, continues to gain international recognition, winning multiple awards. Ohadi emphasizes…
Nasrin Shakeri: Let Us Turn Our Pain into Motivation for a Prosperous and Free Iran
Nasrin Shakeri, mother of Nika Shakeri, calls for transforming grief into motivation for a free Iran as she reflects on the protests following her daughter's…