Social and Political

VOA – Iran has shuttered a water park for allowing women entry without the mandatory headscarf, local media reported on Monday. The closure is part of stepped-up measures by authorities over the past few months against women and businesses who fail to observe the Islamic republic’s strict dress code. “The Mojhaye Khoroushan water park has been closed” since Sunday evening, …

VOA – Sweden on Monday said a Swedish citizen in his 30s was arbitrarily detained in Iran last year and called for his immediate release. The Swedish government didn’t identify the man, but The New York Times said he was Johan Floderus, a Swede who had been working for the European Union’s diplomatic corps. Citing anonymous sources, the newspaper said Floderus was …

Al-Monitor – Over the past week alone, Iran came out with two major announcements, claiming what it sees as significant gains against Israel, as the two sides battle it out on the intelligence front.   “They were once again humiliated,” a state television report said, as it narrated in detail how the intelligence department of Iran’s Defense Ministry had thwarted a sabotage …

telegraph – For several years, British parliamentarians – myself included – have been calling for the proscription of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a foreign terrorist organisation. That call has now apparently been heeded by Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who is concerned by intelligence reports that Iranian agents are increasing their activities in the UK and are working with criminal gangs to target …

RFL/RE – An explosion at a coal mine in northern Iran has killed six workers, state media reported on September 4. The blast took place in a tunnel at a depth of 400 meters in the northern city of Damghan, said the official IRNA news agency. It was not immediately clear what caused the explosion. “Six miners were trapped underground …

gatestoneinstitute.org – The Biden administration continues to ratchet up its appeasement policies with the ruling mullahs probably to revive the disastrous nuclear deal which would pave the way for the Islamist regime of Iran legally to have as many nuclear weapons as it likes; lift sanctions against the theocratic regime; strengthen the ruling mullahs with additional billions of dollars — …

iranintl – While the head of Iran’s wealth fund issued a dire warning about future, the president pledged to provide “free” water, electricity, and gas to low-income households. President Ebrahim Raisi made the claim during a press conference on Tuesday, stating “Providing free water, electricity, and gas to low-income families is on the government’s agenda.” The president also claimed that …

Iranwire – Heavy rainfall in Ahar city of East Azerbaijan province has caused flooding and leading to extensive damage to the homes of the citizens. Roads have also been submerged under the deluge. Videos obtained from IranWire show cars and trucks overwhelmed by floodwaters. 🎥 بر اساس ویدیوی رسیده به ایران وایر سیل تابستانه در اهر خسارات زیادی به خودروها …

Iranwire – He was 18 years old and standing tall at nearly seven feet – more than two meters. A bullet pierced his heart after he rescued a protesting woman.   Revered by friends and family as a modern-day warrior, his heart brimmed with profound concern for underprivileged families in his city. And much like the Iranian football legend Ali …

Iranwire – The arrest of renowned singer and composer Mehdi Yarrahi following the release of his new protest music video has sparked major condemnation response from activists and public figures. Many users of online platforms showed their solidarity with the popular singer by sharing dance videos synchronized with his song Roosarito, Your Headscarf, as well as reposting other protest songs …