Ali Jannati
علی جنتی
Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance
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View Timeline →Ali Larijani's Remarks on the 'Possibility of Iran Exiting' the JCPOA
Ali Larijani, the Speaker of Iran's Parliament, stated that Iran may exit the JCPOA if the U.S. does. His comments come ahead of President Trump's…
Hassan Rouhani: My Cabinet Will Change in the Next Presidential Term
Hassan Rouhani announced plans to change his cabinet if re-elected, emphasizing job creation and drafting a citizens' rights bill for his next term. He defended…
Ahmad Alamolhoda: I Oppose Concerts Across the Country
Ahmad Alamolhoda, the Friday prayer leader of Mashhad, has expressed his opposition to music concerts throughout Iran, claiming they kill art. Despite his stance, he…
Lawyer of Afrin Chitsaz: We Will Sue Allah-Karam
Afrin Chitsaz's lawyer plans to sue Hossein Allah-Karam for defamation after he made false claims about her involvement with government officials. Chitsaz, a jailed journalist,…
Seizure of Hundreds of Thousands of Satellite Dishes and Arrest of 193 Satellite Installers in the First Seven Months of 2016
In the first seven months of 2016, Iranian authorities seized over 700,000 satellite dishes and arrested 193 installers, as part of a crackdown on satellite…
Hunger Strike of Rajabian Brothers in Protest Against 'Lack of Medical Care and Absence of Leave'
Mehdi and Hossein Rajabian, two imprisoned Iranian artists, have begun a hunger strike to protest inadequate medical care and lack of leave. They are suffering…
Deputy of the Representative of the Supreme Leader in the IRGC: Rouhani's Key is in a Broken Lock
Abdullah Hajizadeh-Sadeqi criticized President Rouhani's recent cabinet reshuffle, suggesting it raises suspicions of electoral tactics and questioning the effectiveness of the changes in addressing economic…
Newspapers Captured by a 'Resignation': Will Jannati Stay or Go?
The article discusses the ongoing speculation regarding the potential resignation of Ali Jannati, Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, amidst political pressures and media…
Ban on 'Muharram Makeup'
The Iranian government has accepted the resignation of Abbas Daneshi, the director general of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Qom, following protests against a concert…
Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi Summons Qom's Director of Culture and Islamic Guidance
Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi summoned the Director of Culture in Qom over a controversial music program, deeming his explanations unsatisfactory. The incident has sparked protests…
Concert Controversy Reaches Kermanshah: Warning from a Revolutionary Guard Commander about 'Cultural Decadence'
The commander of the Revolutionary Guard in Kermanshah has warned against music concerts, claiming they promote cultural decadence and public dissatisfaction. This controversy highlights ongoing…
Musicians Urge Rouhani to Defend the Dignity of the Music Community
The ongoing debate over the cancellation of music concerts in Mashhad has prompted over three thousand musicians and journalists to sign an open letter to…
Judicial Authority in Razavi Khorasan: Concerts Will Not Be Held in Other Cities Either
The Chief Justice of Razavi Khorasan has announced that the cancellation of music concerts in Mashhad will apply to other cities in the province as…
Minister of Culture: Judiciary's Reasons for Concert Cancellations are Baseless
Iran's Minister of Culture criticized the Judiciary's cancellation of concerts in Razavi Khorasan province, calling their reasons baseless. The Minister of Interior is seeking to…
The Prosecutor's Office of Sabzevar Cancels Salar Aghili's Concert
The concert of Salar Aghili in Sabzevar was canceled without explanation, despite having a legal permit. This cancellation highlights ongoing conflicts between various Iranian authorities…
From Tehran Airport to Music Concerts: Military Power Display Against the Executive Branch
The Iranian government has attempted to limit police powers in regulating cultural events like concerts, but military leaders have issued directives to maintain their authority…
Jannati: The Least Cancellations of Concerts Are Related to the Police
Ali Jannati, Iran's Minister of Culture, defended the government's decision to limit the police's role in concert permit issuance, stating that most concert cancellations come…
Destruction of One Hundred Thousand Satellite Receivers in West Tehran
The Iranian government destroyed over 100,000 satellite receivers in West Tehran, emphasizing its stance against satellite usage despite a call from the Minister of Culture…
Iran's Minister of Culture: Some Representatives of the Leader are Completely Opposed to Music
Iran's Minister of Culture, Ali Jannati, revealed that some provincial representatives of the Supreme Leader are pressuring the judiciary to ban concerts, citing personal beliefs…
Mohseni Eje'i: No Concerts Will Be Held Without Commitments from Organizers
Iran's judiciary spokesperson, Gholamhossein Mohseni Eje'i, announced that concerts deemed against public decency will not be allowed without commitments from organizers to ensure no illegal…