February 2019
Meeting with Rezvaneh Ahmadkhanbeigi
Rezvaneh Ahmadkhanbeigi, a 28-year-old graphic designer and activist for women's and political prisoners' rights, was arrested by security forces and is now imprisoned in Evin…
Rising Meat Prices Force 'One-Quarter' of Tehran Restaurants to Close
Due to soaring meat prices, one-quarter of Tehran's restaurants have closed, with 180 out of 700 registered establishments withdrawing their licenses. This situation highlights the…
Tractor Surpasses Esteghlal with 80,000 Spectators
Tractor Sazi Tabriz defeated Esteghlal Tehran 1-0 in a high-stakes match attended by 80,000 spectators, marking a significant victory as Esteghlal had not conceded a…
Former South African Ambassador to Iran Arrested in Connection with MTN Tender Case
Youssef Salouji, the former South African ambassador to Iran, was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe linked to the MTN telecommunications tender in Iran. This…
Reza Safaei, a Name Not 'In the Interest' of Iranian Cinema
Reza Safaei, a notable Iranian film director, passed away from cancer at the age of 57. His career was marked by challenges in adapting to…
Death of Amir Pishdad, Veteran Political Activist in Iran
Amir Pishdad, a prominent Iranian political activist and physician, passed away at 88. He was a key figure in the leftist national movement, supporting Mohammad…
US Ambassador to Germany Describes INSTEX as 'Disrespect' to Washington's Policies
The US Ambassador to Germany criticized the European financial mechanism INSTEX for trade with Iran, calling it a disrespect to US policies. This comes amid…
The 69th Berlin Film Festival; A Farewell to Iranian Cinema?
The 69th Berlin Film Festival has begun, marking Dieter Kosslick's farewell after nearly two decades. This year, only one Iranian film is being showcased, reflecting…
Conflicting Reports on 'Calm' in Qarchak Prison Following 'Assault' on Protesting Inmates
A protest by female inmates at Qarchak Prison led to a violent response from prison officials, including the use of tear gas and physical assaults.…
Esteghlal Defeats Paykan with Four Goals
Esteghlal Tehran achieved a significant 4-0 victory over Paykan in the Iranian Premier League, marking Paykan's seventh consecutive defeat and placing them in danger of…
Zarif's Reaction to Trump's Attack on the Iranian Government in Annual Congressional Speech
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's critical remarks about Iran during his annual congressional address, highlighting U.S. support for…
Online Sale of Subsidized Meat in Iran Launched
Iran has launched an online platform for the sale of subsidized meat to alleviate long queues and shortages. This initiative comes amid a significant rise…
Rouhani's Reaction to Trump's Remarks: You Spoke Your Heart About Iran
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about maintaining U.S. troops in Iraq to monitor Iran, accusing the U.S. of occupying…
What Did the Revolution Do with 'Freedom'?
The article reflects on the promises of freedom made by Ayatollah Khomeini during the Iranian Revolution and how those promises were conditioned and ultimately contradicted…