May 2015
World Volleyball League; Iran Defeated by the USA
The Iranian national volleyball team lost to the USA in their first match of the 2015 World League. The match was attended by a large…
Charles Bukowski's Poetry in Conversation with the Translator; We Are All Unfortunate
Mostafa Razei has translated and published four collections of Charles Bukowski's poetry for free in Iran after facing censorship issues. The translations aim to make…
Amnesty International to the Islamic Republic: Do Not Execute Ehsan Shah-Qasemi
Amnesty International has called on the Iranian government to halt the execution of Ehsan Shah-Qasemi, who was sentenced to death for the murder of Ali…
Choose Your Favorite Option to Select the Best Song of June from Radio Farda
Radio Farda has conducted a poll for listeners to choose the best song of June. The results show varying percentages for different songs, with 'Worship'…
Challenges of Cash Subsidies
The Iranian government has removed gasoline rationing, leading to price increases in fuel products and potential rises in agricultural prices. Economist Shahin Fatemi warns that…
Persepolis Eliminated from Competition After Defeat by Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal
Persepolis FC was eliminated from the AFC Champions League after a 3-0 defeat to Al-Hilal, marking the third Iranian club to exit the competition. The…
Eleven Police Officers Sentenced to Imprisonment in Connection with the Murder of Farkhunda
In Afghanistan, eleven police officers were sentenced to one year in prison for failing to prevent the murder of Farkhunda, a woman falsely accused of…
Keyvan Samimi: I Have New Responsibilities
Keyvan Samimi, a prominent political activist and journalist, was released from prison after serving six years for charges related to undermining national security. He expressed…
Mohammad Ali Sepanlou, the Poet of 'Tehran Epic', Passes Away
Mohammad Ali Sepanlou, a prominent Iranian poet and co-founder of the Iranian Writers' Association, passed away due to respiratory issues. His death was confirmed by…
UN Condemns 'Severe Increase' in Executions in Iran
The UN has condemned a significant rise in executions in Iran, urging the government to abolish the death penalty. Between July 2013 and June 2014,…
Over 200 American Writers Protest Tribute to Charlie Hebdo
The American PEN Association honored Charlie Hebdo for its commitment to free speech, which sparked backlash from over 200 writers within the organization. This controversy…
Death Sentences Issued for Four Men in the Case of Farakhondeh, Afghan Woman
A Kabul court sentenced four men to death for the public murder of Farakhondeh, an Afghan woman falsely accused of burning the Quran. The case…
Shirin Ebadi's Letter to Ahmed Shaheed Regarding 'Case Fabrication Against Narges Mohammadi'
Shirin Ebadi has called on UN Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed to intervene for the release of Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist arrested in Tehran.…
Rouhani's Deputy: 200 Children Are in Prison with Their Mothers
Shahindokht Molaverdi, Iran's Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, revealed that 200 children are living in prisons with their mothers, highlighting the dire conditions…