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June 2024

June 30, 2024

Transfer of Hossein Shandeh Zadeh from solitary confinement to a shared cell; still not allowed to join the general ward

Hossein Shandeh Zadeh, a social media activist, has been moved from solitary confinement to a shared cell but is still not allowed to join the…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 30, 2024

Exclusive; Shakila Monfared, Political Prisoner: The Head of the Prosecutor's Protection Physically Assaulted Me

Shakila Monfared, a political prisoner in Iran, alleges that she was physically assaulted by the head of the prosecutor's protection during her detention. She describes…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 30, 2024

Land Subsidence in Iran's Plains; Tehran, Isfahan, Fars, Qazvin, Kerman, and Razavi Khorasan at Risk

Land subsidence is increasingly affecting several Iranian provinces, posing risks to agriculture, urban infrastructure, and historical sites. Senior officials attribute this crisis to mismanagement and…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 30, 2024

Persepolis on Forming Women's Team: 'We Have Taken No Action'

Persepolis FC has announced that it has not yet taken any steps to form a women's team, despite warnings from the AFC that this is…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jun 30, 2024
June 29, 2024

Ahmadreza Jalali's Hunger Strike Enters Fourth Day in Evin Prison

Ahmadreza Jalali, a dual Iranian-Swedish citizen facing execution, has entered his fourth day of hunger strike in Evin Prison to protest his conditions and the…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 29, 2024

Iran Human Rights Organization Warns of Execution of Right Hand Finger Amputation for 4 Prisoners

The Iran Human Rights Organization has warned that four prisoners sentenced to amputation of their right fingers for theft are at imminent risk of having…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 29, 2024
June 28, 2024

Tomorrow's Café is Enjoyable with Friends

Tomorrow's Café is a new radio program by Radio Farda that aims to enhance the weekend experience for listeners through discussions on various cultural topics.…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jun 28, 2024
June 25, 2024

Bagheri: Change of Government in Iran Will Not Affect Tehran-Moscow Relations

Ali Bagheri Kani, head of Iran's Foreign Ministry, reassured that the upcoming change in Iran's government will not impact the strategic partnership with Russia. The…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jun 25, 2024
June 23, 2024

The Number of Victims of Fake Alcohol in India Exceeds 50

In Tamil Nadu, India, the death toll from toxic counterfeit alcohol has risen to at least 55, with many more hospitalized. This incident highlights the…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jun 23, 2024
June 22, 2024

Lawyer of Tomaj Salehi Reports Reversal of His Death Sentence

Tomaj Salehi's death sentence has been overturned by the Supreme Court of Iran, as reported by his lawyer Amir Raeisian. This decision comes amidst significant…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 22, 2024

Death of a Female Student Due to Preventing Medical Staff from Entering Dormitory

Kimia Torkashvand, a student at Bu Ali Sina University, died after security prevented medical staff from entering her dormitory for 40 minutes following her suicide…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 22, 2024
June 21, 2024

Re-arrest of Hadi Kasai-Zadeh, Journalist, Following Complaint Against Two Government Entities

Hadi Kasai-Zadeh, a journalist, was re-arrested after filing a complaint against two security agencies. His arrest coincides with a crackdown on critical journalists in Iran…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 21, 2024
June 20, 2024

Protests Against 'Camera Installation' on Security Personnel's Uniforms at Sharif University: You Have No Legal Authority

The Islamic Student Association at Sharif University is protesting the installation of cameras on security personnel's uniforms, questioning the legal authority behind this decision and…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 20, 2024

A Brown Bear, an Endangered Species of Iran's Wildlife, Killed

A brown bear was killed by vehicles on an unfinished road in Iran, highlighting the dangers posed to wildlife by infrastructure development. Environmental protection officials…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 20, 2024
June 19, 2024

File of 4 Defendants in 'Alcohol Distribution' Sent to the Supreme Court; Sina Yousefi: This Does Not Mean the Death Sentence is Invalid

The Supreme Court of Iran has received the case of four defendants sentenced to death for distributing deadly alcoholic beverages, following an appeal. The case…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 19, 2024
June 18, 2024

Ahmadreza Jalali to Swedish Prime Minister After Hamid Nouri Exchange: You Left Me Facing Execution in Evin

Ahmadreza Jalali, a dual-national Iranian-Swedish prisoner facing execution, criticized the Swedish Prime Minister for not advocating for his release during a recent prisoner exchange. He…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 18, 2024

Cafe Farda; Coming Soon Every Friday from Radio Farda

Radio Farda is launching a new program called Cafe Farda, aimed at enhancing the weekend experience of listeners with discussions on various cultural topics. The…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jun 18, 2024

Narges Mohammadi Sentenced to Another Year in Prison

Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist and Nobel laureate, has been sentenced to an additional year in prison for 'propaganda against the regime.' This…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jun 18, 2024

Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Sentenced to Another Year in Prison for 'Propaganda Against the Regime'

Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist, has been sentenced to an additional year in prison for allegedly promoting propaganda against…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 18, 2024
June 17, 2024

Consequences of the 2022 Fire Incident at Evin Prison; Judiciary to Prosecute 40 Prisoners

Forty prisoners at Evin Prison are set to be tried for their involvement in riots during the 2022 protests, with charges including murder and disruption…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 17, 2024

Four Sunni Clerics Arrested in Urmia

Four Sunni clerics from Khaf were arrested by security forces in Urmia while returning from a trip. Their detention occurred without a judicial order, reflecting…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jun 17, 2024

Abbas Shanbe Zadeh's Account of His Brother Hossein's 'Heartbreaking' Phone Call with Their Mother

Hossein Shanbe Zadeh, a social media activist, was arrested for leaving a single 'dot' on a post by Iran's Supreme Leader. His brother Abbas reported…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 17, 2024
June 16, 2024

Swedish Diplomat After Release from Islamic Republic Prison: 'I Am in the Seventh Heaven'

Johan Flodros, a Swedish diplomat, was released from Iranian prison in a swap for Hamid Nouri, a former prison official convicted of political executions. Flodros…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 16, 2024
June 15, 2024

European Troika: Iran is Making the JCPOA 'Hollow' with Recent Nuclear Actions

The European Troika (Britain, France, Germany) condemned Iran's recent nuclear actions, claiming they undermine the JCPOA. Iran's installation of advanced centrifuges and enrichment capacity expansion…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jun 15, 2024
June 14, 2024

Mawlawi Abdolhamid: The Ebrahim Raisi Government Has Wronged the Sunni Community and the Iranian People

Mawlawi Abdolhamid criticized the Iranian government for its treatment of the Sunni community and the Iranian people, highlighting injustices and violations of rights during Ebrahim…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 14, 2024

Amnesty International Calls for 'Immediate and Unconditional Release' of Reza Shahabi, Imprisoned Labor Activist

Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Reza Shahabi, a labor activist imprisoned in Evin Prison, citing his arbitrary detention and lack of…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 14, 2024

A Member of Tehran City Council Says Construction in Laleh Park Has Been Canceled

Protests against tree cutting in Laleh Park led to a decision by Tehran City Council members to cancel any planned construction in the park. The…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jun 14, 2024

Dialogue Between Mokhber and Putin on Iran-Russia Cooperation

Mohammad Mokhber of Iran spoke with Vladimir Putin about enhancing cooperation between Iran and Russia, following a delay in signing a comprehensive agreement. This conversation…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jun 14, 2024
June 13, 2024

Continued Uncertainty Regarding the Status of Hossein Shanbezadeh, Imprisoned Editor

Hossein Shanbezadeh, an imprisoned editor, remains unaccounted for over a week after his arrest for leaving a single dot in response to a post by…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 13, 2024

Ahmadinejad: A Lot Was Done Before the Revolution and They Sought to Increase Welfare

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reflects on the Pahlavi era, claiming significant efforts were made to control inflation and improve welfare. He criticizes the occupation…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jun 13, 2024
June 12, 2024

170 Rockets Fired at Northern Israel; Hezbollah Lebanon: Will Avenge Death of Its Commander

Hezbollah fired 170 rockets at Israel in retaliation for the death of a senior commander, escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border. The Israeli army confirmed…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 12, 2024
June 11, 2024

Iran's Energy Crisis; Power Cut to 10 'High Consumption' Offices in Tehran

Iran is facing a severe energy crisis, leading to power cuts in high-consumption offices in Tehran. The government has dispatched teams to evaluate energy conservation…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jun 11, 2024

Unveiling of Electric Taxis with Zakhani's Promotional Presence; Tehran City Council Members: We Are Unaware of the Details

Tehran has unveiled one thousand electric taxis ahead of upcoming presidential elections, but City Council members claim they are unaware of the details. This initiative…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 11, 2024

Tehran Chamber of Commerce President Announced Cancellation of Weekend Holiday Increase; $8 to $10 Billion Damage from Thursday Closures

The President of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce announced that the proposal to increase weekend holidays, particularly the closure on Thursdays, has been canceled due…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 11, 2024

Uncertainty in Urban Management of the Capital; Chahraman Says Zakhani Took Leave but Did Not Appoint a 'Deputy'

Mehdi Chahraman, head of Tehran's city council, announced that Alireza Zakhani, the mayor, has taken leave for his presidential campaign without appointing a deputy. This…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 11, 2024
June 10, 2024

Mehdi Mahmoudian, Civil Activist, Refers to New Case by Judiciary: I Will Not Vote

Mehdi Mahmoudian, a civil activist, faces new legal cases related to his comments on the burial issues of Bahá'í citizens and conditions in Evin prison.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 10, 2024
June 9, 2024

Reza Shahabi, Imprisoned Worker, Transferred to Hospital Due to Deteriorating Health Condition

Reza Shahabi, an imprisoned labor activist, was hospitalized due to severe health issues, prompting his union to demand his release. He and another activist recently…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 9, 2024

Tahereh Noorouzi, Baha'i Citizen Residing in Shiraz, Arrested

Tahereh Noorouzi, a Baha'i citizen in Shiraz, was arrested by Iranian security forces during a raid on her home, where they confiscated personal belongings. This…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jun 9, 2024
June 8, 2024

Islamic Republic Promotes 'Chastity' at Home; 'Promotion of Virtue' Headquarters Holds Training for 'Home Environment'

The Islamic Republic is launching a training program to promote 'chastity' within homes, aiming to convert participants into activists for religious and cultural values. This…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 8, 2024

Hossein Shanbehzadeh is imprisoned in Tehran and cannot access a lawyer

Hossein Shanbehzadeh, a former political prisoner and editor, is currently detained in Tehran without access to a lawyer. He has been accused by the Ardabil…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 8, 2024

Sediqeh Vosoughi: Instead of Narges Mohammadi, Prosecute the Officer Who Assaulted Women

Sediqeh Vosoughi criticizes the Iranian judiciary for prosecuting Narges Mohammadi instead of the officers who assaulted women. Mohammadi, a prominent activist and Nobel Peace Prize…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 8, 2024
June 7, 2024

Allegations Only for a 'Dot'; Islamic Republic Judiciary Claims: Hossein Shandizadeh Had Connections with Mossad

Hossein Shandizadeh, a former political prisoner, has been arrested and accused by the Ardabil prosecutor of espionage for Mossad and other serious charges without evidence.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 7, 2024

The National Jewelry Treasury to Reopen After Four Years of Closure

The National Jewelry Treasury in Iran will reopen to the public after four years of closure, following claims by government officials about the departure of…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jun 7, 2024
June 6, 2024

Sediqeh Voseqi: Mandatory Hijab is a Futile Political Game That Women Will End with Their Resistance

Sediqeh Voseqi criticized the Iranian government's enforcement of mandatory hijab as a political game against the people's will, asserting that women will resist this oppression.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 6, 2024
June 5, 2024

Mohammad Dadkan, Former Sports Official, Says: People Don't Vote Because They Don't Like Us

Mohammad Dadkan, a former sports official in Iran, criticized the government for its mismanagement and corruption, claiming that the sidelining of popular figures has led…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 5, 2024

Netanyahu Warns Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has threatened Lebanon with severe action amid escalating border clashes with Hezbollah, which has displaced thousands of residents in northern Israel.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 5, 2024
June 4, 2024

Wildfires in Karkheh and Bashteh Forests; Continued Environmental Damage in Iran Due to Drought and Human Factors

Wildfires in Karkheh National Park and Bashteh forests have caused significant environmental damage in Iran, primarily due to drought and human activities. Local residents and…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 4, 2024
June 3, 2024

Widespread GPS Disruption in Iran; Navigation App 'Neshan' Manager Warns of Threat to Human Lives

Iran is experiencing a significant GPS disruption affecting navigation apps and ride-hailing services, leading to serious safety concerns. The issue has previously resulted in loss…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 3, 2024
June 2, 2024

Widespread GPS Disruption and Location Issues in Several Cities in Iran

Iran experienced a significant GPS disruption affecting navigation apps and ride-hailing services, with users reporting incorrect location data. The Iranian navigation app 'Neshan' confirmed the…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jun 2, 2024
June 1, 2024

Exclusive: Drivers and Workers of Tehran's Bus Company Dissatisfied with Living Conditions

Drivers and workers of Tehran's Bus Company are expressing dissatisfaction over outdated job classifications, stagnant wages, and restrictions on overtime payments. They have been protesting…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 1, 2024
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