July 2018
Arrest of Zia Nabavi and Farhad Mithaemi, Two Civil Activists
Zia Nabavi and Farhad Mithaemi, two civil activists in Iran, were arrested on August 1, with Nabavi being detained in Evin Prison. Their arrests come…
Pompeo Supports Trump's Call for Meeting with Iranian Leaders
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed support for President Trump's willingness to meet with Iranian leaders without preconditions. This comes amid ongoing tensions and…
The Price of Government Dollar Exceeds 4400 Tomans
The Central Bank of Iran has raised the government dollar rate to 4403 tomans amid ongoing economic turmoil, with raw materials for production now excluded…
Iran Experienced Over One Degree Temperature Increase in the Past 10 Months
Iran has experienced a significant temperature increase of over one degree Celsius in the past ten months, with all provinces affected. The head of the…
National Front of Iran Calls for Free Elections; Kourosh Zaeim's Perspective
The National Front of Iran has called for free elections, emphasizing the need for political prisoner releases and political freedoms as prerequisites. Kourosh Zaeim highlights…
Prevention of Commemoration Ceremony for Ahmad Shamlou's Death
Security forces prevented a commemoration ceremony for renowned Iranian poet Ahmad Shamlou, arresting two members of the Iranian Writers' Association. This incident highlights ongoing repression…
Israeli Army Reports Downing of Syrian Fighter Jet in Golan Heights
The Israeli army shot down a Syrian fighter jet that had entered its airspace, marking a significant escalation in military tensions between the two nations.…
Nazanin Zaghari has been told she will not be released until Britain pays its debt
Nazanin Zaghari, an Iranian-British citizen imprisoned in Iran, has been told she will not be released until the UK pays its debt to Iran. This…
Moulavardi: I Hope the Violence Against Women Bill Does Not Meet the Same Fate as the Children's Bill
Shahindokht Moulavardi expressed concern that the 'Support for Women Against Violence' bill may face the same stagnation as the long-pending children's protection bill. Despite promises…
Kamyar Shapur: An Artist Who Never Escaped the Crisis
Kamyar Shapur, son of renowned Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad, passed away at 66 due to a heart attack. Despite his artistic contributions, he was often…
U.S. Lifts Ban on Sales of Parts to Chinese Company ZTE
The U.S. has lifted its ban on American companies selling parts to Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE after the company paid a $1 billion fine for…
Paradox with Kamibiz Hosseini: "Get a Grip, Nation!"
Kamibiz Hosseini discusses the confusion and negative energy prevalent in society today, reflecting on the disconnect between people's aspirations and their current state. He addresses…
KLM Netherlands to Suspend Tehran-Amsterdam Flights from October
KLM will suspend its Tehran-Amsterdam flights starting October 2 due to economic unviability, following similar actions by Air France. This decision coincides with diplomatic tensions…
Tourism Official: For Iranians, the Cost of Traveling to Turkey is Less than Domestic Tourism in Iran
Iranian tourism official Mohammad Sabet Aghlidi highlighted that the cost of traveling to Turkey is lower than domestic tourism in Iran, leading to a significant…
Meeting with Khashayar Dehghan
Khashayar Dehghan, a 28-year-old PhD student, has been imprisoned since February 2018 following protests by Gonabadi dervishes against government repression. His case highlights the ongoing…
Kyodo News: Japanese Prime Minister's Trip to Iran Canceled
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has canceled his planned trip to Iran due to U.S. pressure, while Iranian officials deny any such plans existed. This…
The Theft of 20 Cars Belonging to Iranian Parliament Members in the Past Year
In the past year, 20 cars belonging to Iranian parliament members have been stolen, raising security concerns. Mohammad Hassan-Najad, a member of parliament, emphasized the…