May 2016
New Head of Tehran Revolutionary Court Appointed
Mousa Ghazanfari Abadi has been appointed as the new head of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, succeeding Mohammad Mohammadi Azad. Ghazanfari Abadi, a former parliament member…
Barack Obama Honors Victims of Hiroshima Atomic Bombing
Barack Obama visited Hiroshima to honor the victims of the atomic bombing and warned against technological advancements lacking ethical progress. This visit marks the first…
Tabarzadi's Hunger Strike and Concerns Over Kaboudvand's Condition
Mohammad Sadiq Kaboudvand is on a hunger strike for two weeks, raising concerns about his health, while Heshmatollah Tabarzadi has also begun a hunger strike…
How Much Do We Know About Genetically Modified Products?
The article discusses the implications of genetically modified (GM) products in Iran, highlighting both the potential benefits and serious health and environmental concerns. Dr. Khadijeh…
Dozens Injured in Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr's Demonstration in Baghdad's Green Zone
Hundreds of supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr clashed with Iraqi security forces in Baghdad's Green Zone, leading to dozens of injuries and at least one reported…
Discovery of a New Type of Light
Physicists at Trinity College Dublin have discovered a new type of light that defies traditional angular momentum laws, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of light and…
Interview with Abbas Safari; Writing Romantic Poetry is One of the Most Difficult Tasks
The article features an interview with Abbas Safari, a prominent Iranian poet who discusses his late blooming career, the evolution of his poetic language, and…
China's Official Newspaper: The Cultural Revolution Must Never Be Repeated
On the 50th anniversary of the Cultural Revolution, China's official newspaper condemned it as a mistake that should never be repeated, marking a rare acknowledgment…
Iran's Central Bank at Risk of Absolute Clerical Control
A proposal to strengthen clerical control over Iran's banking system has been introduced in the ninth parliament, potentially leading to significant changes in the Central…
Arrest of Two Senior Officials from Tabriz Municipality on Charges of 'Financial Corruption'
Two senior officials from the Tabriz Municipality were arrested as part of a growing corruption investigation, bringing the total number of detainees to 24. The…
Warning to Athletes and Artists About Participation in 'Vulgar Sessions'
Tehran's prosecutor has issued a warning to athletes and artists about participating in illegal gatherings, stating that their names will be published if charges are…
Misbahi-Moghadam: Ahmadinejad Gave a Report to the Leader Indicating We Have Reached the End of the Line
Gholamreza Misbahi Moghadam revealed that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reported to Iran's Leader that the country had reached a critical point regarding nuclear negotiations, suggesting the need…
Battle Near Aleppo; Who Attacked the IRGC Forces?
Thirteen IRGC members from Mazandaran were killed in clashes with militant groups in Khan Tuman near Aleppo, despite a ceasefire in the region. The incident…
Re-sending of the Case of Mohammad Ali Taheri to the Supreme Court on Charges of Corruption on Earth
Mohammad Ali Taheri's case has been re-sent to the Supreme Court on charges of corruption on earth after his death sentence was annulled. His sister…
The President's Banter with the Leader
The article discusses the ongoing verbal clashes between Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, highlighting their disagreements on various issues including women's…
Atna Farghadani, Cartoonist, Released from Prison
Atna Farghadani, an Iranian cartoonist and children's rights activist, was released from prison after her sentence was reduced from 12 years to 18 months. Her…
Linguistic Snobbery: Do We Finally Have Right and Wrong?
The article discusses the growing trend in Iranian society to reject linguistic authorities and norms, emphasizing the need for a balance between individual expression and…