July 2023
Iran's Wetlands at Risk of Complete Drought; Water Rights Not Granted
Iran's Gavkhouni Wetland is facing severe drought, with officials reporting it is 99% dry due to a lack of water rights being granted. Environmental experts…
Alireza Rajai: Abolfazl Ghadiani Has Angered the Wage Earners of the Absolute Velayat-e Faqih
Abolfazl Ghadiani, a political activist critical of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has announced his readiness to go to prison, provoking anger among supporters of…
Risk of Execution for Mohammad Javad Vafaee; Dozens of Human Rights Activists Call for Immediate Halt to Executions in Iran
Human rights activists are calling for the immediate halt of executions in Iran, particularly concerning Mohammad Javad Vafaee, a political prisoner who faces execution after…
President of Tehran University: Hashd al-Shaabi Students Pay Higher Tuition
Tehran University President Seyed Mohammad Moqimi defended the admission of Hashd al-Shaabi members, citing financial benefits and the need to prevent foreign influence on Iraqi…
Condemnation of an Activist to 16 Years in Prison and Summary Writing of Two Books on Azerbaijan
Mahmoud Ojaqlu, an Azerbaijani civil activist, was sentenced to 16 years in prison by the Islamic Revolutionary Court, with five years enforceable. This case highlights…
Russian General: My Soldiers Were Stabbed in the Back in Ukraine
Lieutenant General Ivan Popov of Russia was dismissed after revealing the poor conditions on the Ukrainian front, claiming that senior commanders betrayed their troops. This…
NATO Secretary General: Ukraine to Receive a 'Positive Message' on NATO Membership Path
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that Ukraine will receive a positive message regarding its NATO membership path during an upcoming summit. Ukrainian President Zelensky…
Ministry of Health of the Islamic Republic: Half of Iranian Women Over 50 Suffer from Bone Density Deficiency
The Iranian Ministry of Health reports that nearly half of women over 50 suffer from bone density deficiency amid rising inflation and food insecurity. This…
Turkey's Finance Minister: We Will Establish Fiscal Discipline
Turkey's Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek announced efforts to restore fiscal discipline and manage the budget deficit, which has significantly increased due to election-related spending and…
Five Killed in Russian Missile Attack on Ukraine; Two Days of Mourning Declared in Lviv
A Russian missile attack on Lviv, Ukraine, resulted in five civilian deaths and numerous injuries, prompting the mayor to declare two days of mourning. The…
European Union Warns of Cycle of Violence in Israel and Palestinian Territories
The European Union has condemned Israel's military operations in Jenin and the recent terrorist attack in Tel Aviv, urging both sides to reduce violence and…
Commemoration of July Fourth; America Celebrates Its Independence Day
On July Fourth, President Joe Biden will celebrate the 247th Independence Day of the United States with events at the White House, including a barbecue…
Bread Prices on the Rise; Scenario for Price Increase Under Review
Iranian officials are reviewing a potential increase in bread prices amid ongoing shortages and complaints from bakers about low prices. The government had previously stated…
Approval of Second-Hand Car Imports 'To Control Prices' Has Been Passed
The Iranian parliament has approved the import of second-hand foreign cars to control skyrocketing prices in the automotive market. This decision comes amid widespread corruption…
Increase in Alcohol-Related Deaths from Non-Standard Consumption in the Capital; Age Group: Twenty to Forty Years
Tehran's forensic chief reports a 36.8% rise in alcohol-related deaths, primarily among individuals aged 20 to 40, due to methanol and counterfeit alcohol consumption. The…