February 2017
Health Minister: Iranians Consume Three Times More Salt Than the Global Average
Iran's Health Minister Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi revealed that Iranians consume three times more salt than the global average, leading to significant public health issues. He…
Iran's Labor Market in the 'Monopoly' of Men
The article discusses the declining economic participation and increasing unemployment rates among women in Iran despite a rise in female university enrollment. This trend highlights…
Dozens Killed in Suicide Bombing in Pakistan; ISIS Claims Responsibility
A suicide bombing at the Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine in Sehwan, Pakistan, killed at least 75 people, with ISIS claiming responsibility. The attack targeted a…
Human Rights Watch Calls for Immediate Release of Shahnaz Karim Beigi
Human Rights Watch has called for the immediate release of Shahnaz Karim Beigi, whose son was killed during the 2009 Ashura protests. She has been…
Qazi Askar: Saudi Arabia Should Avoid Delays Regarding Hajj
Ali Qazi Askar, the representative of Iran's Supreme Leader for Hajj affairs, urged Saudi Arabia to expedite visa issuance and negotiations for Iranian pilgrims. This…
Tamarez, the Sole Representative of Iranian Cinema at Berlin
The film "Tamarez" represents Iranian cinema at the Berlin International Film Festival, showcasing a formalistic narrative style. Directed by Abd Abest, it explores themes of…
Continued Arrests of Political Activists, Denial of Education for Some Baha'is
Iran continues to detain political and civil activists, including notable figures and journalists, without disclosing charges. Additionally, several Baha'i citizens have been denied education based…
Was the Revolution Inevitable?
The article discusses the inevitability of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, featuring insights from two political activists with differing views. It raises questions about the political…
God, Shah, Homeland - God, Supreme Leader, Guards
The article discusses the ideological shift from the Pahlavi regime's slogan 'God, Shah, Homeland' to the Islamic Republic's 'God, Khamenei, Guards,' highlighting the clerics' elevation…
Two Prime Ministers at Shahrzad Aghdashloo's Women's Gathering
Shahrzad Aghdashloo hosted a gathering featuring influential women, including poets Forough Farrokhzad and Parvin E'tesami, and political leaders Indira Gandhi and Margaret Thatcher. The event…