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View Timeline →Ayatollah Jannati Visits the Latest Scientific Achievements of the Guardian Council Research Institute
Ayatollah Jannati visited the Guardian Council Research Institute to review its recent scientific activities and achievements. This visit highlights the ongoing efforts of the Guardian…
Unprecedented Rift in the Assembly of Experts; Guardian Council Secretariat Calls Members' Statement 'Unusual' and Provides Clarifications
A significant number of members from Iran's Assembly of Experts issued a statement demanding revenge for the death of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, targeting…
Iran Approaches Decision on New Supreme Leader
Iran is reportedly nearing the decision on its next Supreme Leader following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei. This transition involves key political figures and could…
Human Rights Violations in Iran Under the Leadership of Ali Khamenei (1989–2026)
This report details systematic human rights violations in Iran under Ali Khamenei's leadership from 1989 to 2026, highlighting the absolute concentration of power, suppression of…
Understanding the Succession of Iran's Supreme Leader and Potential Candidates
The article discusses the process by which Iran selects its supreme leader, highlighting the roles of various political and religious institutions. It also speculates on…
Formation of Temporary Leadership Council; Who is Alireza Arafi?
The Expediency Discernment Council has appointed Alireza Arafi as a member of the newly formed temporary leadership council. This development is significant as it reflects…
Alireza Arafi Appointed as Jurist Member of Iran's Leadership Council
Alireza Arafi has been appointed as a jurist member of Iran's Leadership Council, which will temporarily fulfill the supreme leader's duties until a new leader…
Iranian Leadership Transition: President Pezeshkian and Judiciary Head to Assume Duties After Khamenei's Death
Following the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, along with the head of the judiciary and a jurist from the Guardian Council,…
Uncertainty Surrounds Potential Successors to Iran's Supreme Leader
The article discusses the uncertainty surrounding the succession of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, highlighting the lack of a clear successor among potential candidates.…
Understanding the Intricacies of Iran's Political System
The article provides an overview of Iran's intricate political system, highlighting the roles of various institutions and leaders. It discusses the interplay between theocratic and…
Understanding the Power Structure of Iran
The article provides an overview of Iran's complex power structure, detailing the roles of various institutions and leaders within the Islamic Republic. It highlights the…
Understanding Iran's Political System: Key Institutions and Their Roles
The article provides an overview of Iran's political structure, detailing the roles of various institutions and leaders within the Islamic Republic. Key figures include the…
Pezeshkian Officially Announced the Law to Remove Four Zeros from the National Currency
Masoud Pezeshkian has announced the implementation of a law to remove four zeros from Iran's national currency. This law has been debated for over two…
Former Guardian Council Spokesman: Khamenei Has Struggled for Freedom
Abbasali Kadkhodai praised Ali Khamenei as a significant figure in the Islamic world who has actively worked to ensure freedom and rights for the people.…
Guardian Council Member: Islam's Restrictions on Hijab Are Not for Strictness
Mohammad Reza Modarresi Yazdi, a member of Iran's Guardian Council, defended the mandatory hijab, stating that Islamic restrictions are intended to protect true freedom and…
A Member of Parliament: Arrest of Dowry Debtors Limited to 14 Coins
Abolfazl Abutalebi announced that a new parliamentary resolution limits the arrest of dowry debtors to 14 coins while allowing couples to agree on any dowry…
Member of the Guardian Council: Palestine is the Central Issue of the Islamic Republic
Abbasali Kadkhodai emphasized that Palestine is a core issue for the Islamic Republic, linking it closely to Islam. He reiterated the commitment of the Islamic…
Guardian Article: Thousands of Iranians Killed in Protests for Freedom; Why is the World Just Watching?
Thousands of Iranians have reportedly been killed during protests against the government, prompting the Guardian to question the global silence on these events. This situation…
Iran's Guardian Council Approves Stricter Espionage Law Targeting Israel and US
Iran's Guardian Council has approved a bill that imposes stricter penalties for espionage and collaboration with Israel, the US, and other hostile nations. The bill…
Guardian Council's Strategy for Election of Raisi's Successor
Iranian media are speculating on the Guardian Council's plans for the upcoming June 28 elections to choose a successor to President Raisi. Three potential scenarios…