Category: 1. Iran
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What Data Tells Us About The Violence In Syria
While the eruption of violence in western Syria has raised questions about the transitional government’s ability to control its affiliated factions, it has also brought Russian and Iranian involvement in Syrian affairs into sharp focus. Various… Continue Reading
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Nowruz markets in ‘hibernation’ mode
Reports from various Iranian cities indicate an economic downturn and market recession, with shopkeepers in bazaars lamenting that “no business is happening,” the markets are in “winter hibernation mode,” and the usual festive… Continue Reading
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Iran’s state media outlet has been sanctioned for airing forced confessions. Why is it still operating in Australia?
An Iranian state media outlet sanctioned by the Australian government for broadcasting “forced confessions” is facing fresh questions about why it is still operating here, after it published an interview in which Senator Fatima Payman appeared to… Continue Reading
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Indian women's team felicitated by Sports Minister Mandaviya after Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship win
New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI): Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday felicitated the Indian women’s team following their triumph in the 6th Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship. Participating in the 6th Asian Women’s Kabaddi… Continue Reading
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One prize for Iran at Florence Film Awards
TEHRAN-The Iranian feature film “A Woman With A Wooden Chariot” has won an award at the latest edition of the Florence Film Awards. IMDb qualifier’s Florence Film Awards is an international monthly film festival. For its February edition,… Continue Reading
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Syrian Alawites left abandoned to horrific crimes
TEHRAN – Monitoring groups report that despite the Syrian Defense Ministry declaring its security operation over, armed groups still target civilians. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on its website that armed groups continue… Continue Reading
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Iranian wrestler condemns sister’s arrest over Women’s Day speech
Former Iranian world wrestling champion Sardar Pashaei has condemned the arrest of his sister for speaking out against the Islamic theocracy’s discriminatory laws on International Women’s Day. “My sister, Leila Pashaei, was arrested a few days… Continue Reading
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Four Iranian short films to vie at BUFF International Film Festival
TEHRAN-Four short films from Iran will participate in the 42nd BUFF International Film Festival that is set to be held from March 15 to 21 in Malmö, Sweden. The Iranian participants include “Glory of the Meadow” directed by Nima Shamsaei,… Continue Reading
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Iran’s Pezeshkian bashes Trump threat: ‘do whatever the hell you want’
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday lambasted US President Donald Trump’s threat of military action if Tehran did not come to a nuclear deal, saying the Islamic Republic would not be forced to negotiate. “What (Trump) did to that… Continue Reading