January 2025
When Qom Connects to Los Angeles
The thirtieth episode of 'Cafe Farda' humorously discusses various topics including Iranian news, the career of Fereydoun Shahbazian, and the series 'Squid Game'. It invites…
Price Increase and Shortages in the Basic Goods Market, Dairy Products Become Expensive Again
The Iranian market is experiencing significant price increases and shortages of basic goods, particularly dairy products, which have seen price hikes within a three-month span.…
The Age of Starting Tobacco Use in Iran Reaches 9 Years
The age at which children in Iran start using tobacco has dropped to 9 years, raising concerns about future addiction and health risks. Officials are…
‘Haftak’ and ‘Padpakhsh’; The Difficult Path of Suggested Words by the Academy
The Academy of Persian Language and Literature has introduced new Persian equivalents for foreign words, such as ‘Haftak’ for ‘tick’ and ‘Padpakhsh’ for ‘podcast’. This…
Aliyev Implicitly Holds Khamenei Responsible for Remarks by a Cleric Against Himself and Erdogan
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has criticized a cleric's derogatory remarks about him and Turkish President Erdogan, implicitly blaming Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei for the incident.…
Some Families Blame 'Lice' for School Closures; Health Ministry Denies Claims
Some families in Iran are attributing school closures to lice infestations, but the Ministry of Health has denied these claims, stating that such infestations are…