Mohsen Kadivar
Cleric and student of Ayatollah Montazeri
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View Timeline →Mohammad Momen; The End of a Trusted Ambassador
Mohammad Momen, a significant behind-the-scenes figure in Iranian politics, passed away at 81. He was a trusted advisor to key leaders, including Khomeini and Khamenei,…
The Republic of House Arrest
The article discusses the history and implications of house arrests in Iran, particularly focusing on prominent figures such as Ayatollah Kazem Shariatmadari and Ayatollah Montazeri.…
Senior Clerics Who Said No to the Islamic Republic
The article discusses prominent Iranian clerics who opposed the Islamic Republic during its establishment, highlighting figures like Ayatollah Mohammad Hossein Tabatabai, Ayatollah Reza Sadr, and…
Court for 'Corrupt Clerics'; Critic Clergymen Stripped of Their Robes
The article discusses the historical context and implications of the Iranian regime's actions against clerics accused of corruption or dissent since the 1979 revolution. It…
The Assembly of Experts; A Parliament That Does Not Oversee the Leader's Performance
The Assembly of Experts, responsible for overseeing the Supreme Leader, is criticized for failing to fulfill its duties, focusing instead on economic issues. Key figures…
Ahmad Montazeri: Ahmad Khomeini Sought to Undermine My Father to Become Leader
Ahmad Montazeri accused Ahmad Khomeini of plotting to eliminate his father, Ayatollah Montazeri, to become the leader of the Islamic Republic. He claims that Khomeini's…
Jaras Denies Membership of Sedigheh Vasmaghi in Its Policy-Making and Editorial Council
Sedigheh Vasmaghi, a former city council member and political analyst, was arrested and sentenced to five years in prison on charges related to her activism…
Ali Motahari Responds to Khamenei's Remarks: 'Fire at Will' is Mutual
Ali Motahari, a member of the Iranian Parliament, interprets Khamenei's 'fire at will' directive as a mutual responsibility among citizens and officials, suggesting that if…
Six Religious Thinkers: Ahmad Montazeri's Sentence is a Mockery of Justice
Six religious thinkers criticized the court's ruling against Ahmad Montazeri, calling it a violation of justice and law, and highlighted the secrecy surrounding an audio…
Ali Saidi: Some Clerics Have Fallen Victim to the Plague Affecting Soroush and Kadivar
Ali Saidi, a senior cleric and representative of Khamenei, criticized certain clerics and politicians for deviating from revolutionary principles, indirectly targeting Hassan Rouhani and Akbar…
Ahmad Montazeri Charged with 'Action Against National Security' for Releasing Audio File of Ayatollah Montazeri on 1988 Executions
Ahmad Montazeri has been charged with 'action against national security' for releasing an audio file of his father, Ayatollah Montazeri, discussing the 1988 executions of…
Five Religious Thinkers: Meeting with a Imprisoned Bahai Fellow Countryman is an Ethical and Religious Act
Five Iranian religious thinkers have condemned the backlash against Faezah Hashemi for meeting a Bahai leader, asserting that such actions are ethical and religiously justified.…
The Importance of This Round of the Assembly of Experts Elections
The upcoming elections for the Assembly of Experts in Iran, set for March 7, are deemed crucial as they may determine the future leadership of…
Islam, New Slavery, Religious Reformism, and Secularism
A discussion on new slavery and sexual slavery involving Mohsen Kadivar and Mohammad-Reza Nikfar highlights differing views on the interpretation of Islam and the actions…