Soroush+ News

As the days of mourning for Imam Hussain (A.S.) approach, Soroush Plus brings live broadcasts of major religious gatherings, allowing devotees of Imam Hussain from around the world to participate in these spiritual ceremonies—no matter where they are. Throughout the first ten days of Muharram, Soroush Plus will stream live coverage of mourning ceremonies from some of the most well-known Hey’ats (religious groups) in Tehran and other cities. Users can tune in to these events by visiting the “Vitrin” section of the Soroush Plus app as the gatherings begin. Notable Hey’ats such as Hey’at-e Sarallah, Hey’at Al-Zahra of Sharif University of Technology, and Hosseiniyeh Azam of Zanjan will be featured, along with performances by renowned eulogists including Mohammadreza Taheri, Hossein Taheri, Mehdi Rasouli, Meysam Motiee, and other prominent figures. The live streams will continue throughout the first decade of Muharram. It’s also worth noting that users can access a rich archive of religious content directly through this section of the app.

 Amin Sharifi, CEO of Soroush Plus, responded to Peyvast’s request for an update on the platform’s recent performance—particularly following Israel’s aggressive attack on Iran and the resulting internet restrictions—by announcing a new milestone: the messaging app has now surpassed 10 million active users.According to Sharifi, Soroush Plus recently broke the record of 1 million concurrent users, and all key metrics—including post views, story uploads, daily calls, and more—have surged by over 400%.He reported that more than 1.5 million posts are published daily in channels, and these posts are viewed around 750 million times per day. Additionally, the number of daily voice calls on the platform has reached nearly 700,000.Sharifi further noted that approximately 300,000 stories are shared each day, with a daily view count of around 4.5 million. Moreover, the platform is seeing an average of 300,000 new users joining daily, and the average user session has increased to over 40 minutes per day.Regarding international communication, Sharifi highlighted a new feature: “In light of the current critical conditions and the need for secure communication with users abroad, we activated support for non-Iranian phone numbers starting June 19. This enables Iranians living abroad to install Soroush Plus using their foreign numbers and receive an activation code. This access allows them to benefit from various features of Soroush Plus, such as voice and video calls and chatting with users inside Iran.”

Iranians living abroad can now install Soroush Plus using their foreign phone numbers and receive an activation code. This code allows users to access a wide range of Soroush Plus services, including voice and video calls, as well as chatting with users inside Iran.This new feature has been introduced to expand our services and improve access for Iranians living overseas. It enables them to stay connected with their families and friends in Iran more easily and remain informed about their loved ones' well-being.

Soroush+ has introduced Persian TalkBack, delivering a seamless and accessible experience for visually impaired and low-vision users. The homegrown Iranian messaging platform, Soroush+ , has taken a significant step toward enhancing digital accessibility by upgrading its TalkBack feature, an Android accessibility service, with Persian language support powered by the eSpeak NG engine. Initially implemented in the fourth generation of Soroush+ and refined based on feedback from visually impaired users, this feature makes over 95% of the application accessible, ensuring a comprehensive and uninterrupted user experience. With Soroush+’s TalkBack, Persian-speaking users can navigate messages, menus, headings, and app content with clear, fluent audio feedback, eliminating the need for English proficiency. The intelligent text-to-speech functionality distinctly reads out page elements such as buttons, links, and polls, offering multiple reading modes, including continuous page reading and line-by-line navigation. Additionally, intuitive touch gestures simplify navigation: swiping left or right to move between elements, double-tapping to select, and two-finger swipes to access settings. Users can customize audio output by adjusting speed, tone, and voice type (male or female) and access detailed information, such as list item counts or button statuses, through fine-tuned verbosity settings. Soroush+ has also enhanced the accessibility of components like checkboxes, icons, polls, and rating submissions with custom labels and is currently developing its Stories feature to support visually impaired users. For deaf users, video messaging and video calls provide a streamlined, visual communication experience. To fully leverage Persian text-to-speech, users can install the eSpeak NG application. Soroush+ invites everyone to explore this inclusive experience by downloading the app from Cafe Bazaar. For more information, contact the Soroush+ public relations team at info@soroushplus.ir.