August 2023
Taraneh Alidoosti Supports Mehdi Yarahy: Protest Art is the Right of Artists
Taraneh Alidoosti has publicly supported Mehdi Yarahy following his arrest for releasing a protest song against mandatory hijab. She emphasizes the importance of protest art…
A Member of Parliament: Inflation Control Has Failed; People Do Not Believe in Decreasing Inflation
A member of the Iranian Parliament criticized the government's claims of decreasing inflation, stating that the public does not believe these assertions. Recent statistics show…
Filtering: 'Fruitless but Profitable'; 80% of Iranians Use VPNs
A recent report reveals that 80% of Iranians use VPNs to bypass internet filtering, which has not deterred online activity but has instead created a…
Another Journalist Summoned for Publishing Images of Unveiled Women Dancing at Lidoma Festival in Tehran
Journalist Javad Heydarian has been summoned by Tehran's prosecutor for sharing images of unveiled women dancing at the Lidoma Festival. This incident highlights ongoing tensions…
Mohammad Hossein Sepehri: I Move on the Path of Patriotism
Mohammad Hossein Sepehri, a political activist, claims he is being pressured through illegal case-making to choose between his job and his beliefs. He argues that…
Prison, Exile, and Virtual Activity Ban; Majid Tavakoli's Sentence Confirmed by Appeals Court
Majid Tavakoli, a political activist in Iran, has had his prison sentence confirmed by an appeals court, which includes a total of 6 years in…
Wildfires in Canada; Residents of 20,000-Person City Evacuate
Residents of Yellowknife, Canada, are evacuating due to severe wildfires threatening the city. Thousands are fleeing as officials warn that the fire could reach the…
According to a lawyer; Judge of the court that sentenced Afsaneh Bayegan 'dismissed'
A judge who sentenced actress Afsaneh Bayegan for not wearing a hijab has reportedly been dismissed. Bayegan received a two-year prison sentence and additional penalties…
Nazila Maroufian, the protesting journalist, re-arrested; Rajanews declares her crime as 'clear norm-breaking'
Nazila Maroufian, a journalist recently released from prison, was re-arrested while trying to retrieve her phone. Rajanews claims her arrest is due to 'clear norm-breaking.'…
Nazila Maroufian Released on Bail: 'Do Not Accept Slavery, You Deserve the Best'
Nazila Maroufian, a journalist arrested for interviewing Mahsa Amini's father, was released on bail and publicly defied Iran's hijab law by posting a picture without…
Anthony Blinken Calls for 'Immediate Release' of Niger's President and His Family
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has called for the immediate release of Niger's ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and his family, who have been detained…
Voters in Ohio Reject Republican-Supported Abortion Measure
Ohio voters rejected a Republican measure aimed at making it harder to amend the constitution for abortion rights, marking a significant win for abortion advocates.…
CENTCOM Reports Arrival of U.S. Marines and Warships in the Middle East
CENTCOM has announced the deployment of over 3,000 U.S. Marines and warships in the Middle East as a response to Iran's seizure of oil tankers.…
Fire and Mine Explosion Around Evin; Families of Prisoners: A Fire Burns in Our Hearts
A fire broke out around Evin Prison in Tehran, leading to explosions of mines in the area. Families of prisoners express their anguish over the…