April 2024
Babak Zanjani Granted Clemency by Khamenei; Death Sentence Converted to 20 Years in Prison
Babak Zanjani, an Iranian businessman convicted of economic corruption and sentenced to death, has had his sentence commuted to 20 years in prison following clemency…
Sadeghah Voseqi Released from Evin Prison Due to Worsening Illness Leading to Blindness
Sadeghah Voseqi, an Islamic scholar, was released from Evin Prison after her health deteriorated, leading to blindness. She reported being violently arrested for removing her…
Forensic Medicine Reports 2,115 Deaths in Workplace Accidents
The Forensic Medicine Organization reported that 2,115 individuals died from workplace accidents last year, marking an 11.3% increase from the previous year. The majority of…
Tehran Justice Deputy: We Have No Money, the 'Child and Adolescent Protection Law' is in Limbo
The Deputy of the Tehran Justice Department has highlighted the lack of budget and regulations as reasons for the stalled implementation of the Child and…
Fuel Card Sold for 30 Million Tomans; Truck Drivers Protest in Tehran, Kerman, and Assaluyeh
The Iranian government has seen a rise in the buying and selling of fuel cards due to new restrictions, with cards now priced at 30…
42% Increase in House Rent in Farvardin; Tenants in Distress
In Farvardin, house rents in Iran surged by 42% compared to the previous year, exacerbating the housing crisis for tenants. Government officials claim improvements in…
Kiomars Pourahmad's Daughter Denies His Suicide: 'My Father Was Aware of Danger'
Kiomars Pourahmad's daughter and sister have denied claims of his suicide, suggesting he was aware of threats to his life and may have been murdered.…
Samira Al-Saeedi, Rheumatology Specialist, Commits Suicide
Samira Al-Saeedi, a rheumatology specialist and professor at Tehran University, committed suicide after expressing her intentions to colleagues. This incident highlights the severe stress and…
UK's MI5 Warns Universities About Security Threats from Russia, China, and the Islamic Republic
The UK's MI5 has alerted universities about security threats from Russia, China, and Iran, emphasizing the need to protect intellectual property and sensitive research. This…
Tehran Prosecutor Files Charges Against Journalist for Publishing Video of Public Reaction to Tomaj Salehi's Death Sentence
Tehran's prosecutor has charged journalist Milad Alavi for sharing a video of public protests against the death sentence of rapper Tomaj Salehi. This incident highlights…
A Newspaper Report on the Government's Broken Promise; Import of Used Cars Canceled
The Iranian government has canceled plans to import used cars, citing currency management issues, despite previous promises from the Minister of Industry. Critics argue this…
US State Department Rejects Any 'Direct' Negotiations with the Islamic Republic for 'Reviving the JCPOA'
The US State Department has denied engaging in direct negotiations with Iran regarding the revival of the JCPOA, while also hinting at the possibility of…
Summons of Parisa Salehi for Imprisonment Execution
Parisa Salehi, a journalist for Donya-e-Eqtesad, has been summoned to serve a prison sentence following her conviction for propaganda against the regime. Her original one-year…
Punishment for Hugging a Female Fan: Fine and Suspension for Esteghlal Captain; Hossein Hosseini: I Sacrifice for That Lady
Esteghlal football team captain Hossein Hosseini faced disciplinary actions including a fine and suspension for hugging a female fan during a match. This incident has…
Economic Activists Have Not Received Currency for 5 Months; Central Bank Unable to Provide Dollars
Economic activists in Iran have not received currency for five months, leading to halted imports of essential goods. The Central Bank's denial of this situation…
An Economic Newspaper: The Government is Misusing the 'National Housing Fund'
The National Housing Fund in Iran is reportedly being misused for government projects rather than supporting housing needs. The government's failure to implement effective housing…
New Public Transport Fares in Tehran Implemented
Tehran has implemented new public transport fare increases, with taxi fares rising by 45% and metro fares by at least 16%. This change affects primarily…
An Economic Newspaper: The Government Provides False Information About Unemployment Rates
A Tehran-based economic newspaper has criticized the Iranian government for providing misleading unemployment statistics, claiming that the reported decrease in unemployment does not reflect the…
Aida Shakeri, Nika Shakeri's Sister, Arrested for 'Not Wearing Mandatory Hijab'
Aida Shakeri, the sister of Nika Shakeri who was killed during protests in Iran, has been arrested for not wearing a mandatory hijab. This incident…
Performance of 'Death Knocks' in Cologne; Mehdi Akbari: Iranian Theater Abroad Continues with the Support of Love
The play 'Death Knocks' by Woody Allen was performed in Cologne, Germany, as part of World Theater Day celebrations, featuring Mehdi Akbari and Daryoush Rezvani.…
Fares to Increase by Up to 45% Starting Saturday; Public Transport at the Station of Price Hikes
Public transport fares in Tehran will rise by up to 45% starting May 1, affecting students and low-income workers amid ongoing economic challenges. This price…
Historic Record of Rent Increases in Iran Broken Under Raisi's Government
The article discusses the record-breaking increase in rental prices in Iran under President Raisi's government, highlighting a significant annual surge in rent that has outpaced…
Bahareh Hedayat, summoned to prison despite needing treatment: My heart and soul are with you, noble and fighting people of Iran
Bahareh Hedayat, a political prisoner suffering from cancer, has been ordered to report to Evin Prison despite her medical condition. She expresses solidarity with the…
Kazem Sedighi Returns to Friday Prayers Under Ali Khamenei's Authority; Activists React
Kazem Sedighi, accused of land grabbing, has been reinstated as the Friday Imam in Tehran, prompting backlash from activists and public figures. Critics argue this…
Installation of 'Facial Recognition' Cameras at Alzahra University; Student Activists: The University Environment Has Become More Security-Oriented
Alzahra University in Tehran has installed facial recognition cameras, increasing security measures that have drawn protests from students over poor living conditions. The environment for…
Iran's Deaf Judo and Taekwondo Athletes Excluded from World Championships Due to 'Lack of Sufficient Budget'
Iran's deaf judo and taekwondo athletes have been barred from competing in world championships due to insufficient funding, marking the second occurrence of such an…
Research Report: The Budget of the Institution Led by Kazem Sediqi Equals the Monthly Wages of 24,000 Workers
A recent report reveals that the annual budget of the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice Headquarters, led by Kazem Sediqi, is equivalent to…
Disabled Individuals Receive Neither Bonuses Nor Pension Adjustments; Government Fails to Meet Commitments
Disabled individuals in Iran are facing severe neglect from the government, with unpaid bonuses and unresolved pension adjustments. Protests have erupted as activists demand better…
Spokesman of the Iranian Dairy Industries Association: 80% of Dairy Companies Have Shut Down
The Iranian Dairy Industries Association reports that 80% of dairy companies have shut down due to economic policies and a significant decline in consumer purchasing…
Continued Hunger Strike in Evin; Sepideh Gholian Calls for Transfer to Dezful Prison
Sepideh Gholian, a political prisoner in Evin, is on an indefinite hunger strike protesting the exile of fellow prisoners. Her brother expressed concern for her…
Mehdi Afsharnik and Ali Tasnimi Remain in Detention Without Resolution After Two Months
Mehdi Afsharnik and Ali Tasnimi, two journalists, have been detained for two months without legal representation or family contact. Their arrests are part of a…
Continuing Criticism Over Mosque Construction in Qeytarieh Park; Tehran Municipality Ignores Opponents
The Tehran Municipality is facing backlash over plans to build a mosque in Qeytarieh Park, with a campaign gathering 120,000 signatures against it. Mayor Alireza…
Bahareh Hedayat, political activist and civil rights advocate, announces extension of her sentence suspension until April 22
Bahareh Hedayat, a prominent political activist, announced the postponement of her prison return due to ongoing cancer treatment. Despite her health struggles, she remains committed…
Warning from a Labor Activist about 'Absolute Poverty' of Pensioners: The 2024 Wage is Approved Contrary to the Law
Hassan Izadan, a labor activist, warns that the approved wage for 2024 will plunge many pensioners into absolute poverty. The increase in wages is seen…
Turmoil in Iran's Financial Markets; Each US Dollar Reaches 64,000 Tomans
Iran's financial markets are experiencing significant turmoil as the US dollar surpasses 64,000 tomans, impacting the prices of gold and housing. This situation is exacerbated…
Tehran Mayor Grants Permission for Construction of 'Martyr's Shrine' at Historic Fakhr al-Dowleh Mansion
Tehran's mayor has approved the construction of a 'Martyr's Shrine' at the historic Fakhr al-Dowleh mansion, leading to media criticism over the decision to allow…
Mostafa Ramazani Announces Hunger Strike in Protest Against Death Sentence of Shahryar Bayat: We Stand Until the End, Whether on the Gallows or in Prison
Mostafa Ramazani, a political prisoner, has declared a hunger strike in protest against the death sentence of Shahryar Bayat, accused of blasphemy. The situation highlights…
Zia Nabavi and Hasti Amiri, student activists, summoned again to serve prison sentences
Zia Nabavi and Hasti Amiri, student activists protesting the poisoning of schoolgirls in Iran, have been summoned to serve their one-year prison sentences. They criticize…
The Lawyer of Yekta Naser Describes the Events at the Criminal Court; We Didn't Understand What Happened
Yekta Naser's lawyer expressed confusion over why they were summoned to the Criminal Court regarding a custody issue involving her daughter Sophia. The situation escalated…
A Member of Parliament Says the Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade Does Not Provide Cars to Mothers; Another Sign of the Failure of Childbearing Plans
A member of the Iranian parliament has highlighted the failure of government promises regarding childbearing incentives, noting that many mothers are still waiting for cars…
Protest Gathering of Citizens Against Mosque Construction in Qeytarieh Park; 'The Barriers and Walls of the Workshop' Have Not Been Removed
Citizens in Tehran protested against the construction of a mosque in Qeytarieh Park, objecting to the planned cutting of ancient trees. The protest reflects broader…