December 2016
Continued Hunger Strike of Prisoners; 'Arash is Spitting Blood'
Morteza Moradpour and Amir Amirgholi ended their hunger strikes, but several other political prisoners continue their protests, facing severe health issues. Arash Sadeghi's mother expresses…
Basij Sports Against Women's Wrestling
Davood Azarnoush, head of the Basij Sports Organization, opposes women's wrestling in Iran, arguing it contradicts cultural and religious values. Rasoul Khadem defends the inclusion…
Iranian Girls, Leaders of Women Worldwide
Masoumeh Pirnia has published her ninth book titled "Iranian Girls, Leaders of Women Worldwide," which highlights the lives of influential Iranian women through extensive photography…
Kenya Expels Two Iranians Accused of 'Terrorism'
A Kenyan court has expelled two Iranian citizens, Nasrollah Ebrahimi and Abdolhossein Safaei, who were arrested on charges of attempting to film the Israeli embassy…
Iran to Transfer Development of Seven Oil Fields to Russia
Iran is transferring the development of seven oil fields to Russian companies, as part of a broader strategy to enhance oil recovery and production. This…
Dozens Killed and Injured in Explosion at Coptic Church in Cairo
A deadly explosion at a Coptic church in Cairo during Sunday prayers killed 22 to 25 worshippers, mostly women and children, and injured dozens more.…
Half a Million People in Mosul Facing Drinking Water Shortage
The UN reports that half a million civilians in Mosul are facing a severe drinking water shortage due to ongoing battles with Islamic State militants.…