Ali Asgari
Director
📰 Recent Mentions
View Timeline →Ali Asgari's Pessimism on Iran's Future After January Massacre
Ali Asgari expresses a bleak outlook for Iran's future following the January massacre, indicating a lack of hope for significant change despite a small glimmer…
US Sanctions Iranian Financier Amid Resurgence of Attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The US imposed sanctions on Iranian financier Ali Ansari due to Tehran's renewed attacks on international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Ansari is linked…
Actor of the film 'Earthly Verses' banned from leaving the country due to attending Cannes with optional hijab
Iranian actress Sadaf Asgari has been banned from leaving the country after her participation in the Cannes Film Festival with optional hijab. This follows a…
The Night Watchman at the Oscars; Reza Mirkarimi Represents Iran for the Fourth Time
Reza Mirkarimi's film "The Night Watchman" has been selected as Iran's representative for the 2024 Oscars, marking the fourth time Mirkarimi has been chosen. The…
Ali Asgari, Director of 'Earthly Verses', Banned from Leaving Iran and Prohibited from Film Activities
Ali Asgari, an Iranian filmmaker, has been banned from leaving Iran and from film activities after his film 'Earthly Verses' was showcased at Cannes. This…
People Worried About Another Kahrizak
Nahid Khodakarami, a member of the Tehran City Council, expressed concerns about the recent arrests of citizens, particularly students, during protests, urging authorities for transparency…
A Member of Parliament: We Were Not Satisfied with the 'Superficial Reports' of the Ministers of Information, Interior, and the IRGC
In a closed parliamentary session, Iranian ministers reported on recent protests, but lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction with the superficial nature of the reports. Discussions included the…
Khatami's 'Quasi-House Arrest'; 'Prosecutor Denied'
The Iranian reformist president Mohammad Khatami faces new restrictions described as 'quasi-house arrest' after images of him with principlist figures surfaced. The prosecutor's office denied…
Reaction of Iran's Foreign Ministry After Cancellation of TV Interview on the Anniversary of the JCPOA
The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced the cancellation of a planned TV interview with Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi after he rejected conditions imposed by state…
Hassan Rouhani's Deputy: 60% of Iran's Economy Does Not Pay Taxes
Elham Aminzadeh, Iran's Vice President, revealed that 60% of the Iranian economy does not pay taxes, with only 32% of those liable actually contributing. This…