February 2016
Bahman Ghobadi: I Have No Plans to Go to Iran
Bahman Ghobadi, an Iranian filmmaker, discussed his recent documentary 'Life on the Border' featuring displaced Kurdish children at the Berlin Film Festival. He confirmed he…
Civil War in Yemen and Widespread Al-Qaeda Attacks on Houthis
Al-Qaeda has taken control of the city of Ahwar in southern Yemen, killing a high-ranking commander in the process. Yemen's ongoing civil war, which began…
A Member of Parliament: We Have 130,000 Addicted Students
Hosseyn Tala, a member of Iran's parliament, revealed that there are 130,000 addicted students in schools, highlighting a concerning trend of decreasing addiction age to…
Tenfold Increase in Street Addicts in Iran Over Eight Years
Saeed Safatian, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, reported a tenfold increase in street addicts over the past eight years, criticizing the previous parliament's…
Second Anniversary of Plastic Bottle Cap Collection Campaign to Assist Disabled Individuals
A celebration marking the second anniversary of a campaign to collect plastic bottle caps for purchasing wheelchairs for disabled individuals took place in Tabriz, Iran.…
Participate in Radio Farda's Top Songs Poll
Radio Farda conducted a poll for the top songs, with Aref's 'Sea's Grief' leading at 46%. The poll is not scientific and does not represent…
Kidnapping of a Newborn in Mashhad to Help 'Alleviate Depression'
A newborn was kidnapped from a hospital in Mashhad shortly after birth by a woman who claimed to be helping alleviate her sister-in-law's depression. The…
Interior Ministry Reports Approval of 51% of Parliamentary Candidates
The Iranian Interior Ministry announced that 51% of candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections have been approved, despite significant disqualifications. Reformist leaders claim that efforts…
Disqualification of 25 Prominent Lawyers for the Iranian Bar Association Elections
The Supreme Disciplinary Court of Judges has disqualified 25 prominent lawyers from the upcoming elections for the Iranian Bar Association's board. This decision affects well-known…
Arrest of Individuals Who Committed Insurance Fraud by Breaking Their Own Limbs
Two individuals were arrested in Zanjan for committing insurance fraud by breaking their own limbs to claim money from an insurance company. This incident highlights…