Iranian security agencies pressurize family to bury Mahsa Amini in silence According to a report by the Kurdish Hengaw Human Rights Organization, the security services of the Islamic Republic are forcing the family of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini to bury their daughter “without any ceremony” and distant from Tehran in order to prevent any “chaos” or […]
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Iranian woman dies ‘after being beaten by morality police’ over hijab law
Iran’s morality police detained a young woman, who later died after going into a coma, according to official media, causing outrage on social media. The specialist police team that enforces the stringent dress code that is required for women since shortly after the Islamic revolution of 1979 detained Mahsa Amini, 22, while she was visiting […]
6 ‘must-read’ books for CSS aspirants
The majority of CSS candidates inquire about the “Must-read books” for CSS training. The “Top 6 Must-Read Books” are listed below. These books will be helpful as you prepare for the CSS exam. Why do Nations fail? Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson are economists who wrote the book Why Nations Fail. The book presents the […]
Albanian cyberattack: New sanctions imposed on Iran
Albanian cyberattack: New sanctions imposed on Iran The United States Treasury Department said the sanctions were in response to a July cyberattack that disrupted government websites in Albania. The Biden administration has imposed new sanctions on Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security which Washington and Tirana blamed on Tehran. “Iran’s cyber-attack against Albania disregards norms […]
Iran introduces Biometrics for Hijab Identification
Iran introduces Biometrics for Hijab Identification Tehran: Iran is one of those Muslim countries which has always opted a rather strict rules for Hijab. The novel news coming from the country says that now even a 9-year-old would have to cover their head, neck & shoulders. This has also become a part of their legislation. […]
Iran Nuclear Deal: Iran ‘will not cross red lines’, says Iranian FM
Iran ‘will not cross red lines’ in nuclear deal, says Iranian FM. Foreign Minister of Iran Hossein Amir Abdollahian has vowed that Iran “will not cross its red lines at the nuclear level. The minister’s confirmation follows accusations by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that “Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium exceeds 19 times the […]
Tensions with Iran: US B-52 bombers fly over Middle East
Tensions with Iran: US B-52 bombers fly over Middle East The United States military said on Monday, US army flew a pair of nuclear-capable B-52 long-distance bombers over the Middle East in a show of force amid tensions with Iran. The bombers took off from the Royal Air Force base at Fairford, England, and flew […]
Iran denies Russia’s request to remove forces from Syria
Iran denies Russia’s request to remove forces from Syria Iran has denied a report that Russia asked Iran to remove its forces and militias from western and central Syria due to an increase in air strikes by Israel. The report by London-based Asharq Al-Awsat was denied by Iran’s Nour News, “A report by Nour News […]