November 2017
"Home"; The Generation of "Oblivion" and the Generation of "Religious Hypocrisy"
The film "Home" explores themes of generational conflict, religious hypocrisy, and societal illness in Iran, focusing on a complex family dynamic. Despite its intriguing premise,…
UN Special Envoy Invites Assad Opponents to New Round of Geneva Talks
UN envoy Stefan de Mistura has invited Assad's opponents to participate in new peace talks in Geneva without preconditions. This follows the formation of a…
Release of a Christian Convert Detained in Dezful
Mohammad Ali Torabi, a Christian convert and church official, has been temporarily released from prison in Dezful after being detained for several years. His arrest…
Six Baha'i Citizens in Sistan and Baluchestan Sentenced to Prison
Six Baha'i citizens in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province have been sentenced to a total of 18 years in prison for alleged national security offenses.…
Two Imprisoned Christian Converts Forced to Sign Blank Papers
Two Christian converts, Mohammad Ali Torabi and Abdolali Pourmand, were forced to sign blank papers in prison, raising concerns about potential forced confessions and political…
Parastoo Farahvar: I Have Been Accused of Propaganda Against the Regime and Insulting Sacred Values
Parastoo Farahvar has been accused of propaganda against the Iranian regime and insulting sacred values while attempting to hold a memorial for her murdered parents.…
Head of Syrian High Negotiations Committee Resigns
Riyad Hijab, head of the Syrian High Negotiations Committee, resigned amid ongoing negotiations among opposition groups in Saudi Arabia. His resignation raises questions about the…
Crisis in Zimbabwe: Military Forces Deployed on the Streets of Harare
The Zimbabwean military has taken control of state television and deployed in Harare amidst a deepening crisis over President Robert Mugabe's succession. Emmerson Mnangagwa, the…
Queiroz and Masoud Shojaei's 'Confession'; Revelations from Khabar Varzeshi Newspaper
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Masoud Shojaei's removal from Iran's national football team, highlighting the tensions between him and coach Carlos Queiroz. It raises…
34 Human Rights Organizations Call on UN Third Committee to Adopt Resolution on Iran
34 human rights organizations have urged the UN to adopt a resolution on Iran's human rights violations. The call comes as a vote is imminent…
Meeting with Osman Esmaeili
Osman Esmaeili, a 55-year-old worker and father of seven, was imprisoned for participating in International Workers' Day celebrations. He was arrested in May 2015 and…
Destruction of a High Percentage of Iran's Wildlife Over the Past 40 Years
The Environmental Protection Agency in Lorestan reports that 80% of animal species in Iran have been lost over the past 40 years, citing neglect and…
Goncourt Prize 2017 Awarded to 'Agenda'
Eric Vuillard's book 'Agenda', which explores the origins of World War II, won the prestigious Goncourt Prize in France. The book highlights the rarely discussed…
Occupation of the U.S. Embassy in Iran; 38 Years Later
On November 4, 1979, Iranian students occupied the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, taking hostages and leading to significant diplomatic fallout. Ayatollah Khomeini viewed this act…
Meeting with Negin Ghadyamian
Negin Ghadyamian, a 24-year-old Baha'i citizen, is serving a five-year prison sentence in Iran for allegedly acting against national security through her online teaching activities.…
Meeting with Reza Aghakhani
Reza Aghakhani, a 56-year-old political activist, is serving a three-year sentence in Evin Prison for allegedly acting against national security. His conviction has been contested,…
Meeting with Mahmoud Salehi
Mahmoud Salehi, a 55-year-old labor activist from Saqqez, is currently imprisoned after being sentenced for his efforts to advocate for workers' rights. His original 9-year…
Meeting with Behzad Zabihih
Behzad Zabihih, a 50-year-old Bahá'í from Sari, was arrested and sentenced to prison for promoting his faith, reflecting ongoing persecution of Bahá'ís in Iran. His…
Iran's 'Romario' Misses Opportunity for Life Sentence Reduction
Ali Akbarian, a former Iranian football star serving a life sentence, was re-arrested for drug offenses while on leave from prison, losing his chance for…