February 2015
Special Clerical Court: The Case of a Cleric Sentenced to Death is Under Appeal
The head of the Special Clerical Court announced that the case of Majid Jafari Tabar, a cleric sentenced to death, is currently under appeal. The…
Worrisome Condition of Atena Farghadani in Prison
Atena Farghadani, a civil activist, has been on a hunger strike for over two weeks in Qarchak Prison, where her lawyer reports her health is…
Analytical Look at the 'Prophet Muhammad' Military Exercise
The IRGC launched its annual military exercise 'Prophet Muhammad 9' in the Strait of Hormuz, showcasing its military capabilities by destroying a model of an…
Aref: Andranik Was Not a Political Person
Andranik Asatourian, a prominent Iranian pop music composer, passed away at 73 in Los Angeles. Aref, a fellow pop singer, reflects on their collaboration, highlighting…
36 Years After the Revolution; Where Does the Iranian Intellectual Stand?
The article discusses the current state of Iranian intellectuals 36 years after the revolution, emphasizing the need for a critical understanding of democracy and the…
The Head of the Judiciary in Ravansar, Kermanshah Province, 'Assassinated'
Salim Ghanbari, the head of the judiciary in Ravansar County, was assassinated while leaving his home with his son, who was also injured. The assailant,…
Why Public Libraries in Iran Are Lacking Activity
The article discusses the decline of public libraries in Iran, highlighting issues such as poor management, lack of resources, and censorship. In contrast, public libraries…
A Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Killed Near Samarra
Seyyed Reza Hosseini-Moghadam, a commander of the IRGC, was killed near Samarra, Iraq, during operations against ISIS. His death highlights ongoing tensions and violence in…
Minister of Labor: Women's Rights in Iranian Workplaces Are Not Respected
The Iranian Minister of Labor has highlighted the ongoing issues regarding women's rights in the workplace, noting that they are often paid less than men…
Houthis Dissolve Yemen's Parliament
The Houthi rebels in Yemen have dissolved the parliament and established a transitional council, claiming to seek equal power. This development is significant as it…
Noori-Zad: Security Forces Failed to Disperse Nasrin Sotoudeh and Her Supporters
Nasrin Sotoudeh and her supporters successfully held a protest against her three-year ban from practicing law, despite attempts by security forces to disperse them. The…
With Parliament's Approval: Obstructing Enjoining Good and Forbidding Wrong is a Crime
The Iranian Parliament has approved a law that criminalizes obstructing the practice of enjoining good and forbidding wrong, and mandates the judiciary to create a…