December 2015
Efforts to Abolish Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers
Aliyar Malekshahi, head of the Judicial Commission, advocates for abolishing the death penalty for drug traffickers, suggesting it requires national consensus and further refinement. A…
Leader of the Jaish al-Islam Group Killed in Syria
Zahran Alloush, the leader of the Jaish al-Islam group, was killed in an airstrike near Damascus, significantly impacting the group's strength in the region. This…
Russia Denies Starting Construction of Two Nuclear Power Plants in Iran Next Week
Russia has denied reports that it will begin construction of two nuclear power plants in Iran next week, suggesting that the information may have been…
Details of the Violation of Mohammad Ali Taheri's Death Sentence
The Supreme Court of Iran has annulled the death sentence of Mohammad Ali Taheri, a prominent figure in alternative medicine, based on legal arguments regarding…
Washington to Compensate American Embassy Hostages in Tehran
The U.S. will compensate 38 former hostages from the Tehran embassy crisis using funds from a French bank's penalty for sanctions violations. Each hostage will…
Ebrahim Yazdi's Call for Active Participation in Elections
Ebrahim Yazdi, Secretary-General of the Freedom Movement of Iran, has urged political activists to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections. He reflects on the past…
Ambiguous Survey Titled 'National Team After the Revolution'
The Iranian television program 90 conducts a controversial survey selecting the best national football players post-revolution, sparking criticism for excluding pre-revolution players and being politically…
Iran Summons Nigerian Chargé d'Affaires in Response to Zaria Incidents
Iran summoned the Nigerian chargé d'affaires following a deadly attack by the Nigerian army on Shia Muslims in Zaria, which resulted in multiple casualties and…
Establishment of a Judicial Complex for Intersex Individuals in Tehran
A new judicial complex has been established in Tehran to handle cases involving intersex individuals, addressing a gap in the legal system regarding personal status…
Iranian Airlines Owe 5 Trillion Tomans
Iranian airlines are facing severe financial difficulties, owing 5 trillion tomans, prompting a planned increase in ticket prices. While the Civil Aviation Organization supports this…
An Iranian-American Among the Victims of California Shooting
A 46-year-old Iranian-American woman was among the 14 victims of a shooting in California. The attackers, Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik, were linked to…
IRGC Arrests Journalists on Charges of 'Membership in Infiltration Networks', Prompting Reaction from Iranian President
The IRGC has detained several journalists accused of being part of infiltration networks, which has drawn a response from the Iranian President. This raises questions…
Local Agreement in Syria; Rebels Leave Homs
The Syrian government and opposition fighters have reached a local ceasefire agreement in Homs, allowing 3,200 rebels to leave the al-Waer neighborhood. This development is…