February 2017
Long-term Effects of Social Issues on the Islamic Republic
The Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution has approved new regulations for addressing social issues in Iran, highlighting ongoing concerns from sociologists and Ayatollah Khamenei.…
44 People Arrested at a Party in Mashhad
44 individuals were arrested at a party in Mashhad, including 25 men and 19 women, for consuming alcohol and participating in a mixed-gender celebration. The…
Health Ministry Official: 13 Million Couples are Losing Their 'Fertility Age'
The Iranian Health Ministry has raised concerns about 13 million couples losing their fertility age, emphasizing the need to increase life expectancy among men. This…
Reporters Without Borders Criticizes '38 Years of Arrests and Suppression of Journalists' in Iran
Reporters Without Borders has criticized the ongoing repression of journalists in Iran, marking the anniversary of the 1979 Revolution. Despite changes in leadership over the…
Lawyer of Mohammad Ali Taheri: Order to Drop Charges Against My Client Issued
The lawyer of Mohammad Ali Taheri, a founder of a controversial spiritual movement, announced that charges against him for serious offenses have been dropped, leaving…
Police Spokesman: No Special Instructions for Valentine's Day, But Businesses Have Been Informed
The Iranian police have stated that there are no special instructions for Valentine's Day this year, despite previous prohibitions. Businesses have been informed, and celebrations…
Tesla Breaks Records Again
Tesla has once again set a record for the fastest electric car with its 2017 Model S P100D, achieving 100 km/h in 2.27 seconds. This…
Was the Revolution Inevitable?
The article discusses the inevitability of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, featuring insights from two political activists with differing views. It raises questions about the political…
Mahdavi Azad: The Change of the 'Foreign Intelligence Deputy of the Ministry of Intelligence' is a Major Transformation
The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence has upgraded its 'Foreign Intelligence Deputy' to an organization, a move seen as a significant transformation linked to external pressures,…
Two Prime Ministers at Shahrzad Aghdashloo's Women's Gathering
Shahrzad Aghdashloo hosted a gathering featuring influential women, including poets Forough Farrokhzad and Parvin E'tesami, and political leaders Indira Gandhi and Margaret Thatcher. The event…
Vida Mehran-Nia: My husband, Ahmadreza Jalali, has been sentenced to death
Vida Mehran-Nia reports that her husband, Ahmadreza Jalali, has been sentenced to death by an Iranian judge. Jalali, a researcher from Sweden, has been on…
Zoroastrian Representative in Parliament Protests 'Divisive' Remarks Regarding Sadeh Festival
Esfandiar Ekhtiari, the Zoroastrian representative in Iran's Parliament, has protested against divisive remarks made about the Sadeh festival, highlighting attacks on Zoroastrians by some officials.…