by Atousa Pilger
In a move expected by many after the protests that shook the country earlier this year, state media reported on Wednesday that Iranian government bodies are banned from using foreign-based messaging apps to communicate with citizens.
by Armin Baldwin
Masoumeh Ebtekar, the Islamic Republic’s Vice President of Iran for Women and Family Affairs, was recently invited to Sweden, a move condemned by Iranian dissidents. Ebtekar, 57, was actively involved in the storming of the US embassy in Tehran 40 years ago.
According to a statement signed by more than a hundred exp
by Staff writer, SF
The White House has been making some changes in the past couple of months, changes which have led to a cabinet that is decidedly tougher on the Iranian Regime.
New appointees Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and National Security Advisor John Bolton are more in line with Donald Trump’s political views, especially on the Iranian threat.
This is clearly worrying for the Iranian Regime, who hit back at the men with all sorts of slanderous statements.
by Saeed
A senior environmental official in Iran has resigned his post and fled the country after angering Regime members and being arrested for his activism and Western connections.
On Tuesday, April 19, Kaveh Madani tweeted that he had “escaped” a country where “ignorant” people have “pushed aside science, knowledge and expertise.”
by Staff writer, SF
Iran has been involved in the Syrian civil war from its inception. Iran holds Syria with so much importance with regards to its future plans that it is ready to do whatever it takes.
When the war emerged around 2011, Iran and Assad worked hard to quash all moderate opposition and they attempted to indulge the radical Islamists. This gave the West an impossible choice. Did it want the jihadists or did it want Assad in power?
by Atousa Pilger
The recent Iranian New Year (March 21) was said by many to mark a turning point for the future of Iran. The nationwide anti-regime protests that began in December took a new lease of life as the Iranian people celebrated the New Year and many are wondering what changes this year will bring for Iran.
by Armin Baldwin
The Iranian regime has been dealing with public discontent and popular unrest for many years. However, since the uprising that spread across the country at the end of December, the regime is clearly concerned about its future. This is evident through its reaction to the protests and anti-government demonstrations.
The regime has recognised that the people are very unhappy with their situation and that of the country. It knows that the people will not back down in their resistance and it understands that the end of the regime is near, yet it still continues to further suppress dissent.
by Navid Felker
The central bank of Iran has banned the sale of foreign currencies at exchange bureaus – effectively shutting down the industry – and will no longer provide cash to the companies.
Mohammad Ali Karimi, head of public relations for Central Bank, said on April 13 that these guidelines would “redefine” the role of exchange bureaus and that the Regime would potentially use them as “mediators” in interactions between Iranian banks and foreign banks.
by Staff writer, SF
Tehran has attempted to manipulate figures and deny the economic crisis that is occurring in the county, but poverty and hunger are the reality in Iran. A true picture of the afflictions suffered by the majority of the Iranian population is now being acknowledged by officials and the media.
by Atousa Pilger
The Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister has stated that his country would not accept or allow Iranian interference and terrorism to take hold of the Middle East.
At a meeting of the Arab foreign ministers in Riyadh, Adel Al Jubeir said that so long as the Iranian Regime continues to interfere in the domestic affairs of other nation-states (i.e. igniting or fanning the flames of sectarian strife, planting and/or funding terrorist militias) there will be no peace or stability in the region.
