October 2018
Meeting with Farhad Mithaami
Farhad Mithaami, a 48-year-old civil activist and supporter of non-violent protests, has been imprisoned since August 8. He abandoned his medical studies to pursue activism,…
88 Million Mobile Phones in Iran
Iran has 88 million mobile phones in operation, surpassing its population of 80 million. This growth reflects the increasing integration of smartphones into daily life,…
The Reintroduction of an Anti-War Masterpiece
The article discusses the recent publication of a new Persian translation of Ernest Hemingway's 'A Farewell to Arms' by translator Nazi Azima. This highlights the…
Strong Protest from Secretary of the Society of Teachers Against a Cleric's Meeting with Mohammad Khatami
Mohammad Yazdi, Secretary of the Society of Teachers, protested against Ayatollah Shabiri Zanjani's meeting with reformist figures, including former president Mohammad Khatami. Yazdi emphasized the…
Saeed Malekpour Returned to Prison from Hospital
Saeed Malekpour, a web designer imprisoned in Iran, was returned to prison after a brief hospitalization due to a heart attack. His sister reported that…
Nasser Irani, Author of the Novel 'Fire and Smoke', Passes Away
Nasser Irani, a prominent Iranian author known for his novel 'Fire and Smoke', passed away at 81 after a long illness. His works often tackled…
Bolton Points to Iran and China as Reasons for US Withdrawal from Missile Treaty with Russia
John Bolton, the US National Security Advisor, cited Iran and China as reasons for the US withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia…
Jahangiri: Increasing Gasoline Prices is Not Feasible, Society Cannot Bear It
Iran's First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri stated that increasing gasoline prices is currently unfeasible due to societal pressures. Despite past parliamentary opposition to energy price…
Technology That Will 'Transform' Transportation
Various companies, including Virgin, are developing hyperloop technology that promises to revolutionize transportation by drastically reducing travel times between major cities in the Middle East…
Paradox with Kambiz Hosseini; Speech Therapy!
The article discusses the weekly radio show 'Paradox' hosted by Kambiz Hosseini, which tackles social and political issues in Iran. It highlights the show's satirical…
Esteghlal Closer to Top of Table After Victory Over Ali Daei's Students
Esteghlal secured a 2-1 victory over Saipa, moving closer to the top of the Iranian Premier League table. The match featured a stunning goal from…
The End of Boeing's Reign Over the Oceans
The Airbus A350-900 ULR has overtaken the Boeing 777 as the longest-range aircraft in the world, marking a significant shift in the aviation industry. This…
Germany Hands Over Detained Iranian Diplomat to Belgium
Germany has extradited Iranian diplomat Assadollah Assadi to Belgium, where he faces charges related to a bombing plot against a MEK conference in Paris. The…
Death of Bahram Shafiei, Host of 'Sports and People'
Bahram Shafiei, a prominent Iranian sports host, has died at 62, marking the end of an era for his long-running program. Meanwhile, significant political developments…
"Show No Mercy!"; The Shadow of That Ruling
The article discusses the extrajudicial executions of political prisoners in Iran during the summer of 1988, ordered by the government under Ayatollah Khomeini. The executions…
Pervasive Victory of Persepolis Against Al-Sadd of Qatar
Persepolis achieved a significant victory against Al-Sadd of Qatar in the first leg of the AFC Champions League semi-finals, winning 1-0 with a late penalty…
An Individual's Attempt to Self-Immolate in Front of Tehran City Council Fails
A man attempted to self-immolate in front of the Tehran City Council, marking the second such incident in a month, with motives linked to financial…