Learn to stand in the Soul of the WorldLearn to feel all the radiant colors of LifeLearn to merge with the Spirit of the BelovedLearn to find your wings and journey skyward Immerse in the Here and Now, in this precious LoveHold your hands out, catch the raining snowKisses from the sky, winter flowers from […]
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On the Occasion of Birthday of our 8th Imam, Hazrat Imam Raza (A.S.)
Here are some sayings of the Imam (pbuh): A person asked Imam Redha (p): “who are the best of the servants?” He replied: “Those who get happy when they perform a good deed & whenever they do a bad and evil work, they ask forgiveness from Allah. And whenever they are given any […]
Court of Appeal Reviews Gonabadi Dervish, Mehran Rahbari Case
Gonabadi Dervish, Mehran Rahbari appeared in court again yesterday to appeal the conviction and sentencing which were handed down to him in May 2013 .According to Majzooban Noor, the court hearing to review Mehran Rahbari’s case with charges of “gathering and colluding to disturb national security”, presided over by judge Salimi was held in […]
Weekly report on Human Right Violation in Iran (Sep 2013)
Reactions to the violation of Human Rights in Iran 1. Hossein Ronaghi Maleki has been refused medical leave by the prosecutor handling his case. On the 10th September, his father, Ahmad Ronaghi Maleki, requested help from Ahmad Shaheed, who is the United Nation Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, claiming that Hossein’s life […]
Obama Says He Exchanged Letters With Rohani
U.S. President Barack Obama has disclosed for the first time that he exchanged letters with new Iranian President Hassan Rohani. In an interview on ABC’s “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” on September 15, Obama did not reveal the content of the letters but made clear that U.S. concerns about Iran’s nuclear program are a […]
Human-chain protest brings halt to mining activities
Over the past two days, hundreds of mountain climbers and environmental activists from across Iran have gathered in Kerman to create a human chain around Kouhshah (Mount King) in an effort to halt mining activities in the mountainous region. The Mehr News Agency reports that the construction activities have destroyed parts of the mountain […]
Industrial pollution in Arak inspires yet another protest
Protests were held today in the city of Arak, with citizens demanding that authorities take immediate to reduce environmental pollution. Today’s demonstration marked the thirteenth time that people in Arak have staged a protest to demand clean air. The city of Arak is home to 600 industrial units and factories that contribute heavily to […]
President urged to help free jailed journalist brothers
Thirty Iranian activists have written an open letter to President Hassan Rohani calling for his support in securing the release of jailed journalist brothers Massoud and Khosro Kordpour. The Mokerian News Agency reports that the activists have called on the president to demand a review of the brothers’ files. The president has no authority […]
President urged to help free jailed journalist brothers
Thirty Iranian activists have written an open letter to President Hassan Rohani calling for his support in securing the release of jailed journalist brothers Massoud and Khosro Kordpour. The Mokerian News Agency reports that the activists have called on the president to demand a review of the brothers’ files. The president has no authority […]
Former students protest for right to return to university
A group of Allameh Tabtabai University students who have been suspended or expelled from the university on mostly political grounds held a protest on Saturday in front of the new university supervisor. Tasnim website reports that the 70 protesters gathered on Saturday September 14 in front of the university offices, holding banners and […]