By Jubin Katiraie
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei expressed deep concern on Sunday about the massive protests across his country in response to a recent hike in gas prices.
US Politicians React to Iran Protests
By Pooya Stone
The White House on Sunday condemned Iran for using “lethal force” against demonstrators during the unrest that left two dead and saw authorities arrest dozens and restrict internet access.
The Iraqi Uprising Spread With a General Strike
By Jubin Katiraie
The Iraqi people’s uprising continued with a general strike in most southern cities and with the joining of the protesters. The general strike began on Saturday and continued Sunday too.
Iran: Nationwide Protests to Gas Prices Draws Reaction from Officials
By Pooya Stone
For the past two days, and after the abrupt announcement of increasing gas prices hikes by the government, the Iranian people poured into the streets in more than 100 cities. However, while the protests began against the government’s approval for rising fuel prices, they immediately targeted the ruling system in its entirety. Notably, after the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei defended the rising of fuel prices, protests intensified.
Fear of ‘Social Crisis’ and ‘Dark Horizon’ for Iran’s Government
By Jubin Katiraie
Following the announcement of the new hiked gasoline prices in Iran, an uprising and public outcry over this predatory decision have increased. The decision by the Rouhani government, while pressuring many people directly, also indirectly puts a lot of pressure because of the high costs associated with transportation.
Alberto Nisman’s Blood Does Not Leave Iran’s Mullahs Alone
By Jubin Katiraie
Argentina has called on the Republic of Azerbaijan to arrest and hand over Ali Akbar Velayati, the Iranian Supreme Leader’s advisor on international affairs and a member of the Expediency Council.
Protests Rise in Iran Over Gas Prices Hike
By Pooya Stone
The Iranian government announced on Friday that the price of a liter of regular gasoline would increase.
Detention of Another Corruption Sultan
By Pooya Stone
Tying between wealth and power in Iran resulted in the emergence of systematic corruption that has covered the governing system in its entirety. This event provided a safe margin for government-linked corruptors, and it has expanded to the point where it has created a systemic corruption mindset.
How Iran’s newspapers lose their credibility
By Pooya Stone
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization UNESCO evaluates any newspaper by the three following attributes:
First, it should be prepared and regulated within the country concerned;
Second, every countryman and countrywoman can access it;
Third, it should be printed;
UN 66th Condemnation Against Human Rights Violations in Iran
By Jubin Katiraie
On Thursday, November 14, the United Nations adopted its 66th resolution condemning Iran’s systematic and ongoing human rights violations. Eighty-four nations expressed their concerns about the human rights conditions in Iran through their affirmative votes.
