Kazem Sedighi
Friday Prayer Leader of Tehran
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View Timeline →Kazem Sedighi's Son and Daughter-in-Law Arrested on Corruption Charges
Kazem Sedighi's son and daughter-in-law have been arrested on corruption charges, following the cleric's previous involvement in a land grab scandal. This incident highlights ongoing…
Islamic Republic Promotes 'Chastity' at Home; 'Promotion of Virtue' Headquarters Holds Training for 'Home Environment'
The Islamic Republic is launching a training program to promote 'chastity' within homes, aiming to convert participants into activists for religious and cultural values. This…
Kazem Sedighi Returns to Friday Prayers Under Ali Khamenei's Authority; Activists React
Kazem Sedighi, accused of land grabbing, has been reinstated as the Friday Imam in Tehran, prompting backlash from activists and public figures. Critics argue this…
Threatening Women with 'Legal Action'; Law Enforcement Pursuing Mandatory Hijab Enforcement
Iran's police have announced increased enforcement of mandatory hijab laws following Khamenei's call for stricter measures against religious norm violations. Women are threatened with legal…
Consequences of Land Grabbing; Social Media Users Demand Judicial Action Against Kazem Sedighi
Kazem Sedighi, a prominent cleric and temporary Friday prayer leader of Tehran, is facing accusations of land grabbing involving a 4,200-square-meter garden deed worth approximately…
Closure of Shops During Ramadan; 15 Restaurants and Food Outlets Shut Down in Dezful
The police in Dezful have closed 15 restaurants for violating Ramadan regulations, with further warnings issued to other businesses. The enforcement of these rules reflects…
Design of 'Islamic Surgical Garments' for Patients in Operating Rooms; Secretary of the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice Headquarters Says It's for 'Observing Religious Limits'
The Iranian government is designing 'Islamic surgical garments' for patients to ensure religious compliance in operating rooms, as stated by the Secretary of the Promotion…
The Major Barrier of 'Civil Disobedience by Women' Against the Islamic Republic; Reactions to the 'Hijab and Chastity Bill'
The Iranian government is pushing a new bill to enforce hijab laws, facing internal disagreements on its implementation. Civil disobedience among women is growing, with…
Assembly of Experts: Iran's Accession to 'Palermo' is a Strategic Mistake
The Assembly of Experts in Iran has warned that joining international conventions on money laundering could be a strategic mistake, reflecting internal divisions over compliance…
Misbahi Moghadam: After FATF Approval, We Cannot Create Cover Companies
Iranian clerics, including Tehran's Friday prayer leader, oppose FATF-related bills, stating they hinder the creation of cover companies to bypass sanctions. Misbahi Moghadam of the…
Friday Prayer Leaders Criticize Ministers' Letter to Leader Regarding Anti-Money Laundering Bills
Friday prayer leaders in Iran criticized a letter from several ministers to Supreme Leader Khamenei requesting the approval of FATF-related bills. They expressed concerns over…
Tehran Friday Prayer Leader Calls for Rejection of FATF Bills in the Expediency Council
Kazem Sedighi, the Tehran Friday Prayer Leader, has called for the rejection of FATF-related bills in the Expediency Council, labeling them as self-sanctioning. This comes…
Is FATF Compliance a Shield for the Leader or a Reality?
The Iranian parliament faces significant internal conflict over compliance with FATF regulations, particularly the CFT convention, which has been rejected by the Guardian Council. This…
Tehran Friday Prayer Leader Calls FATF 'Capitulation' and 'Humiliating'
Kazem Sedighi, Tehran's Friday prayer leader, criticized the FATF regulations as 'humiliating' and urged Iranian officials to reject such laws. The Guardian Council recently rejected…
Iran's Judiciary Chief: People Need a Listening Ear
Iran's Judiciary Chief emphasized the need for government officials to listen to the people's concerns amid ongoing protests sparked by economic issues. The protests, initially…
Protests at Friday Prayer in Khorramshahr: 'They Plundered Us in the Name of Religion'
Residents of Khorramshahr protested against water salinity and shortages during Friday prayers, demanding better water quality and expressing dissatisfaction with local officials. The protests reflect…
Warning from Friday Prayer Leaders Regarding Hijab; 'We Will Implement This Ruling to the Displeasure of Opponents'
Following the Supreme Leader's remarks on hijab, Friday Prayer leaders across Iran reaffirmed the enforcement of mandatory hijab, claiming it is a religious necessity. This…
Iran Calls for 'Arming the Palestinian People' and Highlights Fajr 5 Missiles
Kazem Sedighi, the Tehran Friday prayer leader, called for the arming of Palestinians in response to Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Iranian officials…
Several Friday Prayer Leaders Call for Election of a President 'Without Divergence' from the Leader
Several Friday prayer leaders in Iran criticized President Hassan Rouhani's economic performance and called for the election of a president aligned with the Supreme Leader.…
Karrubi's Son: Death Sentences Are Issued from Platforms, While No Court Has Been Held Yet
Hosseini Karrubi, son of Mehdi Karrubi, criticized the issuance of death sentences against his father and Mir Hossein Mousavi without a trial, calling it illegal.…