Two Senior Iranian Judges Assassinated in Supreme Court Attack In a shocking incident, two senior Iranian judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh, were shot dead in an apparent assassination at the country’s Supreme Court in Tehran on Saturday morning. The attacker reportedly entered the court building armed, carrying out the assault before taking his own […]
Russian, Iranian Presidents Set to Discuss Syria, Middle East Crisis, and Nuclear Program
“Putin and Pezeshkian to Sign Strategic Cooperation Pact on Friday, Raising Concerns in the West” Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are set to hold high-level talks on Friday, with a key focus on strengthening bilateral ties through a strategic cooperation agreement. The move, which has been long anticipated, is expected to […]
Swiss citizen dies in Iran prison after spying arrest
A Swiss national who had been arrested in Iran on charges of espionage has reportedly died in prison, according to Iranian state media. The incident occurred at a facility in the eastern city of Semnan, where the man was being held alongside another inmate. According to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, the individual allegedly “committed […]
UN Reveals Shocking Statistics: Iran Executes 901 Individuals in 2024
In 2024, Iran executed at least 901 individuals, marking the highest toll in nine years, according to the United Nations human rights chief, Volker Turk. This total represents a 6% increase compared to 2023, when 853 people were executed. Among those executed, a significant number were reportedly sentenced for drug-related offenses, but the UN noted […]
Iran to Resume Nuclear Talks with France, UK, Germany on January 13
Iran will hold nuclear talks with France, UK, and Germany on January 13, just one week before Trump’s return to the White House. Iran is set to hold a fresh round of nuclear talks with France, the United Kingdom, and Germany on January 13, 2025, in Geneva, according to a report from Iran’s semi-official ISNA […]
Iran Officially Confirms Detention of Italian Journalist
Iranian authorities have confirmed the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, who was detained on December 19, 2023, during a reporting trip in Iran. The 29-year-old journalist, known for her popular news and foreign affairs podcast, is currently being held in solitary confinement at Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison. Iranian officials stated that she was arrested […]
Iran Suspends Controversial New Dress Code Law Amid Protests
Iran’s National Security Council has decided to pause the implementation of the highly controversial “hijab and chastity law,” which was set to be enforced starting Friday. The decision came after growing criticism and widespread protests against the law, which many saw as an infringement on women’s rights. President Massoud Pezeshkian publicly criticized the legislation, describing […]
Women in Chains: Untold Stories from Iran’s Infamous Prisons
Inside Iran’s Notorious Evin Prison: The Untold Struggles of Women Behind Bars Crouched alone in a tiny, windowless cell, Nasim could hear the agonizing cries of fellow prisoners enduring brutal torture sessions. The sound of slamming doors, followed by the menacing words of a guard, echoed through the sterile silence of her confinement: “Can you […]
“Iran Faces Dual Crisis: Humiliation Abroad and Weakening Power at Home”
Every dramatic development in the Middle East this year has left Iran weaker, compounding the challenges it faces both internationally and domestically. In 2024, the Islamic Republic experienced a series of significant setbacks that undermined its regional influence. The first blow came in Gaza, where Iran’s support for Palestinian factions did not translate into meaningful […]
First Guwahati Asian Film Festival Opens with Iranian Drama ‘In the Arms of the Tree’
First Guwahati Asian Film Festival to Open with Iranian Film ‘In the Arms of the Tree’ The inaugural Guwahati Asian Film Festival will kick off with the screening of the Iranian film In the Arms of the Tree. The film, which captures the essence of Iranian cinema, will set the tone for this exciting new […]