May 2023
Author of Illustrated Shahnameh Books for Children: The First Page of the New Book is in Memory of Kian Pirfalak
Arsia Rozegar has published a new illustrated book for children based on the Shahnameh, honoring Kian Pirfalak on its first page. The book aims to…
Ongoing Water Dispute; Amir-Abdollahian: The Islamic Republic Does Not Recognize the Taliban
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stated that the Islamic Republic does not recognize the Taliban and emphasized the need for an inclusive government in Afghanistan…
Denial of New Nuclear Facilities in Zagros; Eslami: It's Psychological Operations and Nonsense
Iran's Atomic Energy Organization denies reports of new underground nuclear facilities in the Zagros Mountains, attributing the claims to Israeli psychological operations. This comes amid…
Cultural Revolution Council Reiterates: 'Our Resolutions' Are Binding for 'Everyone, Including the Three Branches of Government'
The Secretary of the Supreme Cultural Revolution Council asserts that the council's resolutions are binding for all government branches, despite a recent Supreme Court ruling…
Israel Aims to Become an 'Artificial Intelligence Superpower'
Retired General Eyal Zamir announced Israel's ambitions to become a leader in artificial intelligence, focusing on military applications and significant budget investments. This initiative reflects…
Demonstration of Power in the Persian Gulf; US and Allied Naval Commanders Transit the Strait of Hormuz
US, British, and French naval commanders demonstrated their unified military presence by transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions following Iran's seizure of oil tankers.…
Poya Mohseni's Account of Acting in 'English': Receiving the Pulitzer is a Great Achievement
Poya Mohseni discusses his role in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'English' by Sanaz Toosi, which explores the experiences of Iranian immigrants learning English. The play…
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia; 'Always Together, United in Diversity'
May 17 marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, with global leaders emphasizing the importance of diversity and equality for LGBTQ+ individuals. In…
Analytical Report: The Annual Cost of Enforcing Hijab Equals the Wages of Millions of Workers in Iran
The Open Data Iran database estimates that enforcing mandatory hijab costs Iranian society between 40 to 45 trillion tomans annually, equivalent to the wages of…
Islamic Revolutionary Court Sentences Anisha Asadollahi, Labor Activist, to Five Years in Prison
Anisha Asadollahi, a labor rights activist, has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison by the Islamic Revolutionary Court in Tehran for…
A Street in the Capital of Austria Named After 'Zhina Mahsa Amini'
A street in Vienna, Austria, will be named after Zhina Mahsa Amini, marking a significant symbolic gesture in support of Iranian protests against the regime.…
The Billion-Toman Budget That Must Be Spent; The Supreme Cultural Revolution Council Seeks to Establish 'Headquarters'
The Supreme Cultural Revolution Council in Iran is forming new headquarters and expert desks to oversee cultural policies, amidst ongoing criticism of its effectiveness and…
Increase in Sugar Prices and Market Fluctuations
The Iranian Sugar and Sugarcane Industry Association announced a price increase for sugar to 25,500 tomans per kilogram due to market needs. This follows a…
Islamic Republic Announces Release of French-Irish Citizen from Prison in Mashhad
Bernard Filan, a French-Irish citizen arrested in Iran for allegedly gathering security information during protests, has been released on humanitarian grounds. His release follows a…
Arash Sadeghi, Civil Activist Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
Arash Sadeghi, a civil rights activist, has been sentenced to over four years in prison by the Tehran Revolutionary Court for charges related to gathering…
2023 Pulitzer Prize Winners Announced; Sanaz Tusi Wins for Playwriting
Sanaz Tusi won the Pulitzer Prize for her play 'English,' which explores the lives of four Iranian adults preparing for an English language test. The…
Temporary End of 72 Days of Resistance on Strong Medical Advice; Vahid Beheshti Forced to Break Hunger Strike
Vahid Beheshti, a political activist, ended his 72-day hunger strike on medical advice after his health deteriorated. His protest aimed to have the IRGC recognized…
The Challenge of Diamonds Ahead of the British King's Coronation Ceremony; From 'Koh-i-Noor' to 'Cullinan'
Buckingham Palace announced that the 'Koh-i-Noor' diamond will not be used in the upcoming coronation of King Charles, prompting South Africans to demand the return…
Expansion of Tax Scope for Citizens; From Real Estate and Vehicle Transactions to Gold and Cryptocurrency
Iran's parliament has approved a bill to expand the scope of taxes on private transactions, including real estate, vehicles, gold, and cryptocurrencies. This move has…