January 2017
Window; Continued Arrests of Journalists and Civil Activists in Iran
In recent days, several journalists and civil activists have been arrested in Iran despite international condemnation. Key figures include Zeinab Karimiann and Tahereh Riahi, among…
Mother of One of the Victims of the Ashura 2009 Protests Arrested
Shahnaz Akmali, the mother of Mostafa Karim Beigi, a victim of the 2009 Ashura protests, has been arrested and taken to Evin Prison. This incident…
Warning from a Parliament Member: Child Selling has Become a Business in Iran
Bahman Taherkhani, a member of the Iranian Parliament, has warned that child selling has become a business in Iran, calling for updated laws to combat…
Moulavardi Reports Increase in Unemployment and Addiction Among Girls
Shahindokht Moulavardi, Iran's Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, highlighted the increasing unemployment and addiction rates among girls, attributing these issues to systemic barriers…
Amnesty International Warns About Saeed Shirzad's Health Condition in Prison
Amnesty International has raised concerns about the health of Saeed Shirzad, an Iranian political prisoner who ended a 39-day hunger strike after prison officials promised…
One Day After the Fire at Plasco; One Firefighter Dead, '20 to 25' Firefighters Trapped Under Rubble
A fire at the Plasco building in Tehran has resulted in its collapse, trapping 20 to 25 firefighters under the rubble, with one confirmed dead.…
Registration of 105,000 Mutual Divorces in the First 10 Months of 2016
In the first ten months of 2016, Iran registered 138,353 divorces, with 105,533 being mutual. The rising divorce rates, particularly among younger couples, highlight significant…
Arash Sadeghi's Medical Leave Conditional on His Wife's Return to Prison
Arash Sadeghi's release from prison is contingent upon his wife returning to prison, despite his poor health after a lengthy hunger strike. The situation highlights…
Mahr News Report on Divorce Statistics: 20 Divorces Registered Every Hour in the Country
A report reveals that Iran is experiencing a significant increase in divorce rates, with 20 divorces registered every hour. The statistics indicate a worrying trend,…
A Member of Parliament: The Allegation Against the Producer of the Series 'Shahrzad' Has Not Yet Been Proven
A member of the Iranian Parliament, Amir Khajasteh, stated that allegations of money laundering against the producer of the series 'Shahrzad' have not been proven,…
The Kolbari Border of Qasr-e Shirin Will Be Reopened Soon
The kolbari border in Qasr-e Shirin is set to reopen soon, allowing kolbars to import non-food goods worth two million tomans per trip. This move…