Abbas Abdi
عباس عبدی
Reformist commentator
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View Timeline →Syrian Army Gains Control of ISIL-linked Camp, SDF Calls for Coalition Support
The Syrian army has taken control of a camp housing thousands associated with ISIL, prompting SDF chief Abdi to call on the US-led coalition to…
Abbas Abdi Defends Having a 'Clear SIM Card': Members of the Supreme Council of Cyberspace Also Have Clear Lines
Abbas Abdi, a reformist figure, defends his use of a 'clear SIM card' as a personal right, highlighting that many officials in charge of internet…
Protests Continue Over the Murder of Amir Mohammad Khalighi at Tehran University
Protests continue at Tehran University following the murder of Amir Mohammad Khalighi, a 19-year-old student, who was killed by thieves. Students demand accountability and a…
Government Spokesperson Reacts to Criminal Charges Against a Newspaper: It Seems the Cartoonist Aims to Address Community Demands
The Iranian government spokesperson reacted to legal action against the Ham-Mihan newspaper for a cartoon mocking her comments on internet filtering. She called for judicial…
Tehran Prosecutor's Office Considers 'Job's Patience' Criminal
The Tehran Prosecutor's Office has filed a complaint against the Ham-Mihan newspaper for a cartoon depicting Job the Prophet in response to government promises about…
Iran's Judiciary Announces Cancellation of Additional Punishments for Shervin Hajipour
The Iranian Judiciary has revoked additional punishments imposed on singer Shervin Hajipour, who faced penalties for his song "Baraye" in the wake of protests. This…
Continued Calls to Halt the Imprisonment of Shervin Hajipour
Legal experts and political activists are calling for the halt of Shervin Hajipour's prison sentence, which has been upheld by an appeals court. They argue…
Continued Controversy Over Government Officials' Letter to the Guardian Council and 'Concealing Religious Testimony' from the Public
Davood Manzoor, head of the Planning and Budget Organization, withdrew his candidacy for the presidential election following the controversy over a letter from 16 government…
Legal Actions Against Critics Continue; Government's Insistence on Uniform Narrative of Islamic Republic's Attack on Israel
The Iranian government continues to pursue legal action against critics following its failed missile and drone attack on Israel, insisting on a narrative of victory…
Security Consequences of the Attack on Israel in Iran: Prosecutor's Office Files Charges Against Etemad Newspaper and Abbas Abdi
The Tehran Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against the Etemad newspaper and political analyst Abbas Abdi for allegedly disrupting the psychological security of society following…
Fact-Check | The Islamic Republic Denies the Arrest of Sadegh Boqi as 'False'
Sadegh Baqeri, an Iranian stallholder, was arrested for posting a video of himself dancing, which led to public protests and criticism of police actions. The…
Increased Criticism of the 'Tunnel of Terror' by Hijab Enforcers and Rejection of Their 'Spontaneous' Claims
Criticism is growing against the hijab enforcers in Tehran's metro, with officials claiming their actions are spontaneous and popular. Activists and journalists argue that these…
Maryam Abdi, Civil Activist in Iran, Arrested
Maryam Abdi, a civil activist in Iran, was arrested by intelligence agents, with speculation that her arrest is linked to the case of singer Mehdi…
USA: Released Iranian Funds Can Only Be Used for Non-Sanctioned Items; Users: 'It's Shameful'
The U.S. has released six billion dollars of Iran's blocked funds in exchange for five Iranian-American prisoners, leading to widespread criticism on social media. Critics…
Women Without Hijab Attend Concert at Interior Ministry; Calls to Repeal Mandatory Hijab Law
Women attended a concert at the Interior Ministry without hijab, prompting the reformist party 'Unity of the Nation' to call for the repeal of the…
Tenants, the New Victims of Inflation; Hidden Hunger and Malnutrition Intensified
The article discusses the worsening situation of Iranian tenants facing economic pressures due to high inflation, leading to severe food insecurity and malnutrition. It highlights…
Criticism of Alcohol Article; Iran Newspaper: Mr. Ahmad Khatami Should Read the Note Personally
Ahmad Khatami criticized an article in the Iran newspaper that suggested allowing the testing of non-standard alcoholic beverages to prevent deaths, claiming it undermines Islamic…
News Summary for Tuesday, August 7
On August 7, 2018, an explosion at the National Olympic Academy in Tehran killed three workers. Additionally, a survey revealed widespread dissatisfaction with President Rouhani's…
Khamenei in Recently Released Remarks: Most of Those Who Seized the US Embassy Went and Apologized
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticized former students who occupied the US embassy in 1979 for later apologizing to Americans, calling it a sign of shallow motivation.…
Losers of the December 2017 Protest Movement
The Iranian government began a violent crackdown on protests on December 9, 2017, facing significant challenges from citizens. Various groups, including reformists, leftist media, and…