Ezzatollah Zarghami
عزتالله ضرغامی
Minister of Cultural Heritage
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View Timeline →Iran Seizes Oil Tankers and Threatens U.S. Forces in Strait of Hormuz
Iran seized two oil tankers and a former minister threatened violence against U.S. forces in the Strait of Hormuz. This incident involves Iranian authorities and…
Iran Seizes Oil Tankers and Threatens U.S. Forces in Strait of Hormuz
Iran seized two oil tankers and issued threats against U.S. forces in the Strait of Hormuz. Former Iranian minister Ezzatollah Zarghami warned of severe consequences…
The 'Justice Ali' Group Publishes 'Highly Confidential' Documents on Government's Mobilization Against Women
The hacking group 'Justice Ali' has leaked confidential documents revealing the Iranian government's organized efforts to enforce mandatory hijab laws and suppress women's civil disobedience.…
Israel Calls for Increased Sanctions on Iran and Hamas Following Death of Six Hostages
Following the death of six Israeli hostages, Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz has called for increased international sanctions against Iran and Hamas. The situation has…
Associated Press: Economic Sanctions Have Hit Traditional Carpet Weavers in Iran
Economic sanctions have severely impacted traditional carpet weavers in Iran, particularly in Kashan, where exports have plummeted from over two billion dollars to less than…
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…
Figaro: Hassan Nasrallah Informed 'Half an Hour Before' Hamas Attack
Hassan Nasrallah was informed shortly before Hamas's attack on Israel, highlighting the close ties between Hezbollah and Hamas. The ongoing conflict in Gaza escalated after…
Tourist SIM Card; The Islamic Republic's Effort to Present a False Image to Tourists
Shirin Ebadi and sociologist Saeed Madani criticize Iran's new tourist SIM card plan, arguing it aims to misrepresent the country to visitors while maintaining strict…
Hangameh Ghaziani's Reaction to Ezzatollah Zarghami's Statements; Don't Believe It
Hangameh Ghaziani, an Iranian actress, has publicly rejected claims made by Minister Ezzatollah Zarghami regarding her arrest for removing her hijab. She announced her retirement…
Seventh Development Plan and Tourism Outlook; A Trade Official: "Attracting 15 Million Tourists" is Not Feasible
The head of the Iranian Tour Guides Association stated that attracting 15 million tourists as outlined in the Seventh Development Plan is unrealistic due to…
Tourists at 'Opert' Resort Beaten by Security Forces; Eyewitness: They Demanded Alcohol
Security forces violently assaulted tourists at the Opert resort, demanding adherence to hijab laws and the surrender of alcohol. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions…
Court Rejects Mohammad Reza Shajarian's Complaint Against IRIB
The court has dismissed Mohammad Reza Shajarian's long-standing complaint against IRIB for unauthorized broadcasts of his music, ruling that the broadcasts may have benefited him.…
Hassan Firouzabadi Evacuates His Villa in Lavasan
Hassan Firouzabadi, former head of Iran's Armed Forces, has evacuated a controversial 10,000 square meter villa in Lavasan after criticism from conservative factions and orders…
Hamid Baghaei Returns to Evin Prison After Being Released from Hospital
Hamid Baghaei has returned to Evin Prison after being hospitalized due to a hunger strike. Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has publicly supported Baghaei, calling for…
Zarghami: Broadcast of Confessions of 2009 Incident Suspects Was Ordered by the Supreme National Security Council
Ezzatollah Zarghami revealed that the broadcast of forced confessions from political figures arrested during the 2009 protests was ordered by the Supreme National Security Council…
The Dark and Light of Rouhani's Responses
Hassan Rouhani's recent televised interview faced criticism for failing to address key public concerns, particularly regarding the recent protests and economic issues. Political figures from…
A Senior Commander of the IRGC: Hassan Rouhani Had No Opposition to the House Arrest of Green Movement Leaders
A senior IRGC commander claimed that Hassan Rouhani and other officials had no opposition to the house arrest of Green Movement leaders, which was approved…
Ahmad Montazeri: Ebrahim Raisi's Candidacy is an Insult to the Iranian Nation
Ahmad Montazeri criticized Ebrahim Raisi's presidential candidacy, calling it an insult to the Iranian nation due to his lack of executive experience and past involvement…
Rift Among Conservatives Ahead of Elections; Steadfast Refuses to Collaborate with Jamna
A rift has emerged among conservative factions in Iran ahead of the presidential elections, with the Steadfast Front refusing to collaborate with the Popular Front…
Advisor to Rouhani Advises Raisi: A Judge Should Learn from the Past
Hesamoddin Ashna, cultural advisor to Hassan Rouhani, advised Ebrahim Raisi to learn from history and avoid exposing judges to public scrutiny ahead of the upcoming…