May 2023
Judiciary Takes Foreign Representatives to Prison to Witness 'Islamic Prison Principles'
Foreign ambassadors and representatives visited Tehran's women's prison to observe conditions, as stated by Iranian officials. This visit comes amidst ongoing allegations of human rights…
Author of Illustrated Shahnameh Books for Children: The First Page of the New Book is in Memory of Kian Pirfalak
Arsia Rozegar has published a new illustrated book for children based on the Shahnameh, honoring Kian Pirfalak on its first page. The book aims to…
Persepolis Crowned Champions in the Hazfi Cup; Red-clad Fans Celebrate with a Sweet Double
Persepolis defeated Esteghlal in the Hazfi Cup final, securing a championship double after their recent Premier League victory. The match featured intense moments, including a…
Bodyguards of Khomeini's Grandson Assaulted a Journalist; Ministry of Culture Official: Hassan Khomeini Should Apologize
Hassan Khomeini's bodyguards assaulted a journalist attempting to take photos at a memorial event, leading to a call from a Ministry of Culture official for…
Filtering Has Not Stopped Iranians' Presence in Cyberspace; Over 50% of People Are Active on Social Media
Despite the filtering of major social media platforms in Iran, millions of users remain active, with significant engagement on Instagram and Twitter. The report highlights…
Herzog in Baku; Presidents of Azerbaijan and Israel Discuss Threat of the Islamic Republic in the Region
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku to discuss regional security threats posed by Iran. The meeting comes amid heightened…
Open Data Iran: The Number of Religious Seminaries in Iran is 5 Times Greater than Universities
A recent study by 'Open Data Iran' reveals that Iran has five times more religious seminaries than public universities, with significant funding allocated to these…
Judiciary: Unveiled Figures Will Be Deprived of Professional Activities
The Iranian Judiciary announced a new bill imposing harsher penalties on public figures who do not comply with mandatory hijab laws, including professional activity deprivation.…
Mehdi Taremi Makes History; Iranian Goal Machine of Porto Becomes Top Scorer in Portuguese Premier League
Mehdi Taremi has become the top scorer in the Portuguese Premier League with 22 goals, leading FC Porto to a second-place finish. His achievement highlights…
Judiciary Confirms Fire Department Report; Hospital Opened by Ebrahim Raisi is Unsafe
The Chief Justice of Tehran confirmed that the newly opened Mahdi Clinic is unsafe, prompting concerns over safety regulations. This situation raises questions about the…
Escalating Dollar Shortage Crisis; Iranian Foreign Minister Requests 'Banking Cooperation' from Iraq
Iran's Foreign Minister has requested increased banking cooperation with Iraq amidst a growing dollar shortage crisis. Despite previous promises regarding the release of frozen Iranian…
A Newspaper's Criticism of Wage Levels: They Want to Lead Society to Unlimited Misery
The Iranian newspaper Ham-Mihan criticized the government's decision-making regarding wage increases, claiming it leads society towards poverty. The article highlights the insufficient minimum wage for…
Iran's Historical and National Treasures at Risk of Destruction and Looting; Saadi's Tomb Under Threat
Iranian media reports that Saadi's Tomb in Shiraz is at risk of destruction due to neglect and lack of funding for restoration. This follows the…
Senator Jim Risch: The Position of the Islamic Republic as a 'Detestable Element' in the Global Community is Being Established
Senator Jim Risch condemned the recent executions of protesters in Iran, asserting that they solidify the Islamic Republic's status as a detestable entity globally. He…
Earthquake of Magnitude 4.9 Near Sarab; Residents of Tabriz Felt the Tremor
An earthquake measuring 4.9 struck near Sarab in East Azerbaijan Province, felt strongly in Tabriz, causing panic among residents. This follows a series of recent…
Increase in Child Marriage in Iran; Over 27,000 Cases of Child Marriage Registered in One Year
The Iranian Statistical Center reported over 27,000 cases of child marriage involving girls under 15 in the past year, reversing a previous decline. This issue…
Poya Mohseni's Account of Acting in 'English': Receiving the Pulitzer is a Great Achievement
Poya Mohseni discusses his role in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'English' by Sanaz Toosi, which explores the experiences of Iranian immigrants learning English. The play…
Inauguration of the First Border Market between Iran and Pakistan
The first border market between Iran and Pakistan was inaugurated in Pishin, Balochistan, aimed at enhancing trade relations. Both leaders emphasized improving security along the…
Call for Sanctions Against the Ministry of Culture: Cultural Figures Urge Non-Recognition of Censorship Institutions
A coalition of Iranian artists has called for a boycott of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, urging their peers to resist censorship and…
Tehran Mayor Talks About 350,000 Vacant Homes in Tehran; Housing Becomes an 'Unattainable Dream'
Tehran's Mayor Alireza Zakani revealed that there are 350,000 vacant homes in the city, primarily held for speculation, while housing prices continue to soar. Government…
Islamic Revolutionary Court Sentences Anisha Asadollahi, Labor Activist, to Five Years in Prison
Anisha Asadollahi, a labor rights activist, has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison by the Islamic Revolutionary Court in Tehran for…
Iran Summons Iraqi Ambassador Over Presence of Kurdish Opponents at Ceremony in Kurdistan Region
Iran has summoned the Iraqi ambassador to protest the presence of Kurdish opposition groups at a ceremony in the Kurdistan region, which Iran views as…
A Member of Parliament Announced; Water Reserves in Sistan and Baluchestan Only Last for the Next Two Months
A parliamentary member has warned that water reserves in Sistan and Baluchestan will be depleted in two months, risking a humanitarian crisis for the region's…
An Academic Official: Iran's Fertility Rate is Falling to the Lowest Level in Western Asia
Iran's population growth rate has fallen to below one percent, with predictions of negative growth and an aging population in the coming decades. This situation…
Tehran University Access to International Scientific Databases Cut Due to Debt
Tehran University has lost access to international scientific databases due to accumulated debts totaling 60 billion tomans, attributed to currency devaluation and neglect from the…
Introduction of Riyadh's Ambassador in Tehran Concurrent with the Visit of the Islamic Republic's Minister of Economy to Saudi Arabia
The Iranian Minister of Economy visited Saudi Arabia for the first time since the resumption of relations, coinciding with Riyadh's introduction of its ambassador in…
30% Increase in Textbook Prices in Iranian Schools
The Iranian government has announced a 30% increase in textbook prices for the upcoming academic year, attributed to rising raw material costs. This increase follows…
When Statistics Speak; The Heavy Shadow of Hunger in Iran
The Statistical Center of Iran reports a significant increase in the importance of food and housing expenses amid rising inflation, leading to a drastic reduction…
Arash Sadeghi, Civil Activist Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
Arash Sadeghi, a civil rights activist, has been sentenced to over four years in prison by the Tehran Revolutionary Court for charges related to gathering…
2023 Pulitzer Prize Winners Announced; Sanaz Tusi Wins for Playwriting
Sanaz Tusi won the Pulitzer Prize for her play 'English,' which explores the lives of four Iranian adults preparing for an English language test. The…
Niloufar Aghaei's Reaction to Being Called a 'Liar' by Protesters on Tehran's Billboards
Tehran's municipality has installed controversial billboards accusing protesters who lost their eyesight from government gunfire of being liars, prompting a strong reaction from Niloufar Aghaei,…
The Seminary of Mazandaran Declares Any Possibility of Assassination Against Ibrahim Fazel as 'Unfounded'
Ibrahim Fazel, a cleric from Mazandaran, was found dead in the Caspian Sea, with local authorities ruling out foul play and attributing his death to…
Publishers Abroad Launch 'Tehran, Without Censorship' in Germany
The seventh edition of the 'Tehran, Without Censorship' book fair was launched in Stuttgart, Germany, featuring 20 publishers advocating for freedom of expression. This event…
Body of Son of Founder of Mazandaran Seminary Found After Three Days
Ibrahim Fazel, a young seminary student and son of the founder of the Mazandaran seminary, was found dead after going missing while swimming. His death…
Summoning of Several Artists Opposing Mandatory Hijab; Tehran Prosecutor Threatens Them with Arrest
Tehran's prosecutor has summoned several artists for opposing mandatory hijab and threatened them with arrest if they do not comply. This crackdown follows a speech…
Iranian American Jews: Iranians Consider 'Separatists' as Enemies of the Iranian Nation
Iranian American Jewish federations opposed a letter from 32 Israeli Knesset members advocating for the separation of parts of Iran, labeling such efforts as harmful…
Israeli Minister of Information: 25 Israeli Legislators Withdraw Their Signatures from Letter Violating Iran's Territorial Integrity
Israeli Minister Gila Gamliel successfully convinced 25 out of 32 Israeli parliament members to withdraw their signatures from a letter that was seen as a…
Housing Recession in Iran Turns 8 Years Old; Media Reports: Increased Interest of Citizens in 'Middle-Aged Homes'
Iran's housing market has entered its eighth consecutive year of recession, leading citizens to seek middle-aged homes due to the high prices of new constructions.…
An Iranian forensic official announced; 1900 workers died in workplace accidents in 1401
In Iran, 1900 workers died in workplace accidents in 1401, a slight decrease from the previous year. However, the statistics suggest a higher average than…
An Iranian Health Ministry Official Confirms 'Rotavirus Outbreak'; Domestic Vaccine Production by Year-End
An Iranian health official confirmed a rotavirus outbreak in Tehran, stating it is a recurring issue. A domestic vaccine is expected to be produced by…
Prince Reza Pahlavi's Reaction to Letter from 32 Israeli Representatives: 'Unacceptable' and 'Serving the Anti-Iranian Regime of the Islamic Republic'
Prince Reza Pahlavi condemned the remarks of 32 Israeli parliament members regarding Iran's territorial integrity, labeling them as unacceptable and counterproductive to Israeli-Iranian relations. He…