January 2025
Article 18 Organization: Sixfold Increase in Prison Sentences for Christians in Iran
The Article 18 organization reported a sixfold increase in prison sentences for Christians in Iran in 2024 compared to the previous year, with a total…
Government Newspaper Claims About the Killing of Two Notorious Judges: 6 Shots in 13 Seconds
Two notorious judges of the Islamic Republic, Mohammad Mogheiseh and Ali Razini, were killed in a shooting incident at the Tehran courthouse. The assailant, identified…
Fig Tree Seed Nominated for BAFTA Award; 'Cardinals' and 'Emilia Perez' Lead Nominations
'Fig Tree Seed' by Mohammad Rasoulof has been nominated for a BAFTA award, highlighting its significance in the international film scene despite being made underground…
Editor-in-Chief of Etemad Found Guilty; Hazrati: I Am Proudly the Regime's Horn Blower
Elias Hazrati, former editor-in-chief of 'Etemad Online', was convicted for using the term 'horn blower' in an article, leading to a complaint from a government…
Prison Officials in Qarchak Prevent Meeting Between Maryam Akbari Monfared and Her Husband
Maryam Akbari Monfared, a political prisoner, has been denied a meeting with her husband by Qarchak prison officials, who claim her marriage is not verified.…
Zarghami: If FIFA Hadn't Insisted, We Wouldn't Have Allowed Women to Enter Stadiums
Ezzatollah Zarghami admitted that the Iranian government only allowed women to attend football matches due to FIFA's pressure. This marks a significant shift in women's…
The Age of Starting Tobacco Use in Iran Reaches 9 Years
The age at which children in Iran start using tobacco has dropped to 9 years, raising concerns about future addiction and health risks. Officials are…
Rediscovery of Nasrat Karimi After 43 Years of Censorship; 'With This Film, I Become Immortal'
The six-part documentary 'Nasrat Karimi' has been released online, celebrating the life of the renowned Iranian artist who faced severe censorship after the 1979 Revolution.…
Revolution in Aircraft Inspections; Drones to Replace Manual Inspections
Nir Earth Autonomy, in partnership with NASA and Boeing, has developed a drone system that drastically reduces aircraft pre-flight inspection times. This innovation enhances safety…
Criticism of 'Islamist' Changes in Curriculum in Syria
The Syrian Interim Government's Ministry of Education has announced controversial changes to the school curriculum, replacing secular terms with Islamist ones, which has led to…