Hossein Zolfaqari
حسین زلفقاری
Deputy Minister of Security and Police
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View Timeline →A Military Commander Announced 'Operation by the Pakistani Army' to Free Iranian Border Guards
A military commander in Iran announced that the Pakistani army has initiated an operation to free Iranian border guards kidnapped by the militant group Jaish…
Advisor to Rouhani: The Potential for Urban Protests Still Exists
Hosseini Alizadeh, an advisor to the Iranian President, warns that the potential for urban protests remains due to unresolved grievances, highlighting the deep social issues…
Governor of Khorramshahr: Water Salinity Has Been Eliminated, Now the Water is Sweet
Unrest in Khorramshahr over water quality issues resulted in 11 injuries, primarily among law enforcement. The governor claims that the water quality has improved and…
Issuance of Verdicts for Some December Protesters on Charges of 'Acts Against Security'
The Iranian judiciary has issued nearly one hundred indictments against protesters from the December 2017 protests, with some resulting in verdicts for acts against national…
175 Indictments Issued for Detainees of December Protests
The Tehran prosecutor announced 175 indictments against detainees from the December protests, which resulted in significant casualties and unrest across 41 cities. The protests began…
Iran's Interior Minister Denies 'Organization' and 'Foreign Origin' of December Protests
Iran's Interior Minister denied claims that the December protests were organized by foreign entities, stating that investigations found no evidence of such organization. The protests,…
Acknowledgment from Interior Ministry Official: December Protests Transcended All Political Factions in the Country
The Deputy Minister of Security acknowledged that the December protests in Iran transcended all political factions, contrary to the government's narrative of economic grievances. The…
Iran's Deputy Interior Minister Identifies 'Three Factors' Behind Recent Protests
Iran's Deputy Interior Minister attributed the recent protests to foreign interference, declining public trust, and rising public expectations due to political competition. He noted that…
Basij's Educational Plan for One Million Iranian Students
The Basij Organization is launching a seven-year educational initiative called the 'Martyr Behnam Mohammadi Plan' to involve one million students in Iran, linking mosques, schools,…
Uncertain Fate of Detained Students
The recent protests in Iran have led to the widespread detention of students, with conflicting reports on the number of arrests and the involvement of…
Who Are the Protesters in Iran?
Recent protests in Iran have emerged without a unified leadership, drawing participants from various demographics, including youth and older generations. The protests reflect widespread dissatisfaction…
Army Commander: We Would Have Joined the Police in Dealing with Protests if Necessary
The Commander of the Islamic Republic Army described recent protests in Iran as a minor sedition and expressed readiness to support police forces if necessary.…
Criticism from Parliament Representative on Government's 'Mismanagement' Regarding Border Crossing and Porters
Rasoul Khazari, a member of the Iranian parliament, criticized the government's handling of the Tamarchin border crossing closure, which has impacted the livelihoods of millions…
Government and Public Institutions in Tehran Closed on Presidential Inauguration Day
On August 14, all government and public institutions in Tehran will be closed for the presidential inauguration of Hassan Rouhani, with heightened security measures in…
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic Describes ISIS Attacks in Tehran as 'Fireworks'
Ayatollah Khamenei dismissed the recent ISIS attacks in Tehran as insignificant, asserting that they will not affect the will of the Iranian people. President Rouhani…
Arrest of Two Afghans in Varamin on Suspicion of Ties to Takfiri Groups
Two Afghan nationals were arrested in Varamin, Iran, on suspicion of having ties to Takfiri terrorist groups. This incident highlights ongoing security concerns in Iran…
Warning from Interior Ministry Official Regarding Any 'Speculation' About Election Results
The Iranian Interior Ministry has warned against any speculation about the upcoming election results, threatening legal action against those who violate this warning. Ebrahim Raisi,…
Iran's Attorney General Warns Against Disrupting Presidential Election Atmosphere
Iran's Attorney General has warned against any attempts to disrupt the upcoming presidential elections, emphasizing the monitoring of social media and potential legal actions against…
Tehran Friday Prayer Leader Warns Election Candidates: You Do Not Have the Right to Harm the Islamic System
Ahmad Khatami, the Tehran Friday prayer leader, warned election candidates against harming the Islamic system and urged them to accept the people's vote. He criticized…
Ministry of Interior Announces 'Fundamental Considerations' and Conditions for Holding 2017 Elections
The Iranian Ministry of Interior has announced key regulations for the upcoming 2017 presidential elections, emphasizing restrictions on announcing results and political arrests. This comes…