August 2016
Former Editor-in-Chief of 'Ayandeh' and 'Baztab Emruz' Arrested
Foad Sadeghi, former editor-in-chief of the filtered websites 'Ayandeh' and 'Baztab Emruz', has been arrested, with the reason for his arrest not yet disclosed. He…
Conflicting Reports on the Arrest of the CEO of the Teachers' Savings Fund on Charges of Embezzlement
Shahabuddin Ghandali, CEO of the Teachers' Savings Fund in Iran, has been reported to be arrested on embezzlement charges, but conflicting reports from various news…
Faezeh Hashemi: Some Reformists Betrayed the People by Voting for Ali Larijani as Speaker of the 10th Parliament
Faezeh Hashemi criticized some reformists for supporting Ali Larijani as the speaker of the 10th Parliament, claiming it was a betrayal to the people. She…
Iran's Minister of Communications: No Negotiations Have Taken Place Regarding Mastercard
Iran's Minister of Communications, Mahmoud Vaezi, announced that there have been no negotiations with Mastercard for Iran's access to its services. Instead, discussions are ongoing…
The Game 'Pokemon Go' Has Been Banned in Iran
'Pokemon Go' has been banned in Iran due to concerns over its safety and potential security issues. Abdolsamad Khorramabadi, a government official, stated that the…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman: Erdogan Has Cancer; Spokesperson Denies
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied claims made by an advisor to Foreign Minister Zarif that Turkish President Erdogan has cancer. This denial emphasizes Iran's…
Wall Street Journal: The U.S. Government Sent Cash to Iran Simultaneously with the Release of Americans
The Wall Street Journal reports that the Obama administration sent $400 million in cash to Iran at the same time as securing a nuclear deal…
Government Offices in Khuzestan Closed at 1 PM Due to Heat
Due to extreme heat reaching up to 51 degrees Celsius, government offices and banks in Khuzestan province will close early at 1 PM. This decision…