March 2024
Campaign to Prevent the Destruction of Qeytarieh Park; Creating Islamic Neighborhoods as Possible Reasons for Mosque Construction in the Park
An online campaign has emerged to prevent the construction of a mosque in Qeytarieh Park, citing the city's lack of green spaces and the potential…
Award Given to Female Writers to Address Gender Inequality in the World of Books
A new award aims to address gender inequality in non-fiction publishing by recognizing female writers, with finalists including Naomi Klein and Madhumita Morgia. The award…
Amid 'Chronic Hunger' for Millions Worldwide, One Billion Tons of Food Wasted Annually
A UN report reveals that one billion tons of food were wasted in 2022 while 783 million people face hunger. The report highlights the global…
Response of the Medical System to the Suicide of Parastoo Bakhshi; Formation of a 'Fact-Finding Committee' and Request for Accountability
Dr. Parastoo Bakhshi's suicide prompted the Iranian Medical System Organization to form a fact-finding committee to address the pressures faced by medical professionals. The incident…
Another Account of Economic Corruption; The Rise of 'River Grabbing' in Iran
The phenomenon of 'river grabbing' is escalating in Tehran, threatening public safety as municipal authorities issue construction permits in riverbeds. Kazem Sedighi, a cleric, is…
Manouchehr Hadi Denies 'Kidnapping' His Daughter, Claims He Received Her 'By Direct Order' of the Court
Manouchehr Hadi denies accusations from his ex-wife Yekta Nasir of kidnapping their daughter, claiming he followed court orders. The incident has sparked significant social media…
Major Advancement in Medicine; Surgeons Transplant Genetically Modified Pig Kidney to a Patient
Surgeons in Boston have successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a 62-year-old man, marking a significant medical advancement. This operation could provide hope…
Blinken Heads to Tel Aviv for Sixth Visit; Rising Disagreements Between the U.S. and Israel on Military Operations in Rafah
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Israel to discuss military operations in Rafah amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Israel over the…
Reactions to the 'Kidnapping' of Yekta Nasir's Child by Her Ex-Husband: A Concern for Every Woman Giving Birth in the Islamic Republic
Yekta Nasir, an actress, shared a video expressing her distress over her ex-husband allegedly kidnapping their daughter, sparking widespread concern about women's rights in Iran.…
Narges Mohammadi: In Hope of Ending the Authoritarian Religious Regime and Establishing Democracy, Freedom, and Equality
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist and Nobel laureate, sent a message from prison celebrating Nowruz as a symbol of hope for ending Iran's…
Reactions to Khamenei's Naming for the New Year; Users: 'More Poverty Ahead'
Ali Khamenei named the new year as 'Production Leap with People's Participation', prompting social media users to criticize it as a sign of increasing poverty…
Narges Mohammadi's Letter to the UN Human Rights Council: The Theocratic Authoritarian Regime of the Islamic Republic Has Committed Crimes Against Humanity
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian human rights activist, addressed the UN Human Rights Council, condemning the Iranian regime's systematic human rights violations and calling for…
Depth of the Livelihood Crisis in Ramadan; Daily Wage 250,000 Tomans, Iftar and Suhoor Costs 650,000 Tomans
Iran faces a severe livelihood crisis as the cost of basic meals during Ramadan far exceeds the daily wage of workers. With inflation rates soaring,…
Trucks Carrying Flour Enter Northern Gaza
Twelve trucks carrying flour have entered northern Gaza to provide aid to areas that have not received assistance for months, amidst reports of famine and…
Reactions Continue to the Statements of the President of Tehran University: A Sociologist Claims the University is Under Security Control
A sociologist has criticized the President of Tehran University for denying the dismissal of professors, claiming that many active faculty members have been expelled due…
Government Retreats from Transferring Persepolis Club to Social Security; Two Private Banks Enter Negotiations
The Iranian government has reversed its decision to transfer the Persepolis football club to pension funds after widespread protests, now negotiating with two private banks…
Second Female Referee Excluded from Derby; Football Federation Did Not Announce Reason for Mahsa Ghorbani's Removal
Mahsa Ghorbani, a female referee scheduled to officiate in the VAR room for the Tehran derby, was removed from the list just hours before the…
UN Aid to Gaza Residents via Israeli Military-Controlled Land Route
UN officials have begun using a land route controlled by Israeli military forces to deliver food aid to Gaza, amid increasing international pressure for access.…
A Newspaper's Account of Iranian Migrants; We Are Witnessing Irreversible Migration
A Tehran newspaper reports on the alarming trend of Iranian migration, highlighting a low return rate of 16% compared to 40% for Turkish migrants. Economic…
Deputy of Ibrahim Raisi's Women's Affairs Visits New York; Khazaali to Speak at UN Commission on the Status of Women
Ansieh Khazaali, Deputy for Women and Family Affairs in Iran, traveled to New York to participate in the UN Commission on the Status of Women,…
Republican Senator's Remarks Denied; Incident of 'Sexual Assault of a Young Woman' Did Not Occur During Biden's Term or in the U.S.
Republican Senator Katie Britt criticized Biden's immigration policies by referencing a sexual assault case that occurred in Mexico between 2004 and 2008, not during Biden's…
Irish Prime Minister Fails in Referendum on Constitutional Amendments Regarding 'Women and Family'
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar admitted defeat in a referendum aimed at amending the constitution regarding women's status and family formation. Voters rejected the proposed…
Severe Violations Confirmed at Karaj Mental Health Facility; Welfare Organization: License Revoked
The Welfare Organization confirmed severe violations at the Mahr-Afarin Mental Health Facility in Karaj, leading to the revocation of its operating license and permanent closure.…
U.S. Treasury Secretary: Failure to Approve Aid to Ukraine is a Gift to Putin and the Islamic Republic
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged Congress to swiftly approve a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine, warning that inaction would benefit Russia and Iran.…
Confirmation of Retirement Age Increase; Controversial Legislation to Take Effect in Two Weeks
Iran has confirmed an increase in the retirement age set to take effect in the upcoming year, raising concerns about job opportunities for younger generations…
Drivers of 'Line 7 BRT System 4' in Tehran Strike in Protest of Delayed Year-End Bonuses
Drivers of Line 7 of the BRT System in Tehran went on strike due to delayed year-end bonuses. The Syndicate of Workers emphasized the legal…
Super Tuesday Elections; Millions of Americans Head to the Polls in 15 States
On March 6, millions of Americans will vote in the Super Tuesday primary elections for the Democratic and Republican parties. Joe Biden and Donald Trump…
U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Colorado Court Ruling on Trump's Participation in State Elections
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that Donald Trump can remain on the ballot for the 2024 presidential election in Colorado, overturning a previous…
Government Officials Announce Wage Meeting on Tuesday; Workers' Representative: We Are Uninformed
The Iranian Minister of Labor announced a meeting to discuss wages, but workers' representatives claim they are uninformed about the proceedings. The delay in addressing…
Russia Warns: Deployment of Military Forces from the West to Ukraine Risks Starting a Nuclear War
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the potential deployment of Western military forces to Ukraine could lead to a nuclear war. This statement follows French…