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February 2024

February 29, 2024

USA: The Launch of the Islamic Republic's Satellite by the Russians and the Deepening Military Cooperation Between the Two Countries is Detrimental to the World

The U.S. has condemned the military cooperation between Iran and Russia, particularly following the launch of an Iranian satellite by Russia. This partnership is viewed…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 29, 2024

Iran's 'Pars 1' Satellite Successfully Launched from Russia

Iran successfully launched the 'Pars 1' satellite into space with assistance from Russia, capable of observing the country's topography. This event highlights ongoing scientific cooperation…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 29, 2024
February 28, 2024

Exclusive; U.S. State Department's Reaction to Issuance of Absentia Sentences for VOA Journalists: Iranian Government Known for 'Media Suppression'

The U.S. State Department condemned the Iranian government's issuance of absentia sentences against several Voice of America journalists, highlighting ongoing media suppression in Iran. The…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 28, 2024
February 26, 2024

US: Resignation of Palestinian Authority Cabinet is a Positive Step Towards Reforms

The U.S. State Department welcomed the resignation of the Palestinian Authority cabinet, viewing it as a positive step towards necessary reforms. Mahmoud Abbas accepted the…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 26, 2024
February 25, 2024

Lukashenko: I Will Run for President in 2025; USA: Elections in Belarus Are Fabricated

Alexander Lukashenko has announced his candidacy for the 2025 presidential elections in Belarus, while the U.S. has condemned the recent parliamentary elections as fraudulent. The…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 25, 2024
February 24, 2024

Fourth Large-Scale Attack on Houthi Positions; Coalition Forces: We Will Not Hesitate to Defend Human Lives and Free Trade

The U.S. and coalition forces have conducted their fourth joint airstrike against Houthi positions in Yemen, targeting 18 sites in response to ongoing Houthi attacks…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 24, 2024
February 23, 2024

Hengaw: At Least 32 Prisoners Have Died in Iranian Prisons in 2023

In 2023, at least 32 prisoners have died in Iranian prisons, with many cases linked to torture, lack of medical care, and suspicious circumstances. The…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 23, 2024
February 22, 2024

Israeli Army Intercepts Long-Range Missile in Red Sea Region

The Israeli army intercepted a long-range ballistic missile launched toward its airspace, attributed to Houthi forces backed by Iran. The Houthis have warned that vessels…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 22, 2024

Houthi Warning Supported by the Islamic Republic to Ships: We Will Use 'Submarines'

The Houthis have warned that ships linked to Israel, the U.S., and the UK should avoid the Red Sea and surrounding waters, claiming to support…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 22, 2024

Bloomberg: Houthis Prepare for 'Long-Term Battle' with the U.S. in the Red Sea

The Houthis, backed by Iran, are reportedly enhancing their military capabilities to continue attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, raising concerns for Saudi Arabia…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 22, 2024
February 20, 2024

Fourth Week of the 'Black Tuesdays' Campaign; Continued Hunger Strike of Political Prisoners in Protest Against Death Sentences

Political prisoners across Iran are on a hunger strike for the fourth week in protest against death sentences, particularly in solidarity with those in Qezel…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 20, 2024
February 16, 2024

A Tanker in the Red Sea Targeted by Missile Attack

A tanker in the Red Sea was attacked by a missile, likely by the Houthi rebels, amid ongoing tensions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 16, 2024
February 14, 2024

Hengaw Organization Reports Government Response to Guild Strikes; Bank Accounts of Merchants in Boukan Frozen

The Hengaw Organization reported that Iranian security forces have retaliated against merchants in Kurdish cities by freezing their bank accounts due to their participation in…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 14, 2024
February 12, 2024

British Foreign Secretary Says Israel's Battle in Rafah Must Stop

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron called for an immediate halt to Israel's military actions in Rafah, where many Palestinian civilians are at risk. The situation…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 12, 2024

Efforts to Normalize Nuclear Bomb Production; Ali Akbar Salehi: We Have All the Thresholds of Nuclear Science and Technology

Ali Akbar Salehi, former head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, claimed that Iran has the capability to build nuclear weapons, contradicting the government's previous denials.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 12, 2024
February 11, 2024

United States Sports Diplomacy; Thousands Around the World Will Watch the American Football Final or 'Super Bowl'

The 58th Super Bowl will take place in Las Vegas on February 11, featuring the San Francisco and Kansas City teams. The event is expected…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 11, 2024
February 10, 2024

Pakistani Army Calls Elections Successful; Global Community Demands Transparency

The Pakistani Army declared the recent parliamentary elections successful, while both Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan claim victory amidst allegations of electoral irregularities. The international…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 10, 2024

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Criticizes IAEA; Claims Lack of Cooperation

The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization criticized the IAEA for its lack of cooperation and alleged interference in Iran's nuclear program. Rafael Grossi, the…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 10, 2024
February 8, 2024

U.S. Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran's Proxy Groups Will Continue Until Their Attacks Stop

The U.S. has stated that its retaliatory strikes against Iran's proxy groups will continue until those groups cease their attacks on American interests. The Iraqi…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 8, 2024
February 7, 2024

Exclusive; Severe Physical Harm to Saman Yasin Due to Pressure from Repeated Court Session Cancellation

Saman Yasin, a political prisoner and protest rapper, suffered severe physical harm due to the repeated cancellation of his court sessions by Judge Salavati, leading…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 7, 2024
February 5, 2024

Guidelines for Assessing the 'Mental Maturity' of Offenders Under 18; 'Uniform Procedure' in Executions

The Iranian judiciary has issued guidelines for assessing the mental maturity of offenders under 18, claiming it will reduce executions, despite evidence suggesting it may…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 5, 2024
February 3, 2024

Ukraine Targets Oil Refinery in Volgograd, Russia with Drone Attack

Ukraine launched a drone attack on an oil refinery in Volgograd, Russia, as part of its strategy to disrupt Russian military supplies and finances. This…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 3, 2024

A U.S. State Department Spokesperson: We Are Aware of the IAEA Director General's Statements on the Slowdown of Uranium Enrichment in Iran

The U.S. State Department acknowledged awareness of the IAEA's comments on Iran's uranium enrichment slowdown but did not link it to U.S. military actions. Rafael…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 3, 2024
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