Morteza Kazemian
Journalist in Paris
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View Timeline →Arrest of Zia Nabavi and Farhad Mithaemi, Two Civil Activists
Zia Nabavi and Farhad Mithaemi, two civil activists in Iran, were arrested on August 1, with Nabavi being detained in Evin Prison. Their arrests come…
Mohammad Baqer Nobakht: Iranians Abroad Should Bring Their Currency Back to Iran
Mohammad Baqer Nobakht, the Iranian government spokesperson, urged Iranians abroad to bring their currency back to Iran amid a severe currency crisis attributed to U.S.…
Khamenei: We Must Have an Offensive Program in Information Warfare
Ayatollah Khamenei has called for Iran to adopt an offensive strategy in information warfare against perceived enemies, emphasizing the need for intelligence agencies to work…
The Political Scene in Iran in 2017
The political landscape in Iran in 2017 was marked by the presidential election, which saw Hassan Rouhani re-elected amid significant protests that questioned the government's…
Khamenei: People's Criticism of the Leader Does Not Contradict Standing by the System
Ayatollah Khamenei acknowledged that people may criticize him but insisted that such criticism does not undermine their support for the Islamic system. He claimed that…
Rouhani Calls for Referendum on Disputed Issues
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for a referendum on disputed issues such as candidate disqualification and citizens' privacy during a speech marking the anniversary of…
Latest Death Toll in Protests; Judiciary Spokesman: 25 Killed in the Streets
Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the Judiciary spokesman, reported that 25 people were killed during the December 2017 protests, denying military involvement in their deaths. He also…
Khamenei's New Mission for the Assembly of Experts
Supreme Leader Khamenei has tasked the Assembly of Experts with evaluating the performance of various government institutions regarding the goals of the Islamic Revolution, a…
Head of Basij Organization: Anyone Who is Not with the Leader is No Different from Shimmer
Gholamhossein Ghaibparvar, head of the Basij Organization, stated that those not aligned with the leader are akin to historical enemies, reflecting the regime's authoritarian stance.…
Parliament Grants Confidence to 16 of Rouhani's Proposed Ministers; Bitaraf Fails to Gain Approval
The Iranian parliament approved 16 out of 17 proposed ministers by President Hassan Rouhani, with Habibollah Bitaraf, the proposed Minister of Energy, failing to gain…
Ali Shariati: The Ideologue of the Repressive Regime
In commemoration of Ali Shariati's fortieth death anniversary, political analysts discuss his significant influence as an ideologue of the 1979 Iranian Revolution and the subsequent…
Why Do Women Politicians Not Enter Presidential Election Competitions?
The article discusses the lack of female candidates in Iran's presidential elections, highlighting the disqualification of notable women like Azam Taleghani and Rafat Bayat due…
Kazemian: The Candidacy of Ebrahim Raisi is an Important News for the Upcoming Elections
Ebrahim Raisi has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming presidential elections in Iran, which is seen as significant due to his potential as a…
Perspectives: A Review of the Most Important Political Developments of 2016
In 2016, significant political confrontations occurred within Iran, including the death of key political figure Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and ongoing tensions between President Rouhani and…
International Federation of Journalists Criticizes Whipping Sentences for Two Journalists in Gilan
The International Federation of Journalists condemned the whipping sentences for two journalists in Gilan, calling them inhumane and a violation of human rights. The sentences…
The Nature of Post-Ahmadinejad Presidential Elections
Ayatollah Khamenei advised Mahmoud Ahmadinejad against running in the upcoming presidential elections to prevent societal polarization. Experts discuss the implications of Ahmadinejad's absence, suggesting that…
Parliament Elections; Rouhani's Government Demands and IRGC Concerns
As Iran approaches parliamentary elections, President Rouhani calls for broader candidate participation, while IRGC leaders express concerns about their influence. Analysts suggest that the IRGC…
Attackers on Saudi Embassy 'Had Years of Religious and Charitable Activities'
The Iranian Deputy Security Minister revealed that the attackers on the Saudi embassy were directed by someone abroad and had a history of religious and…
What Happens in the Islamic Republic with the Death of the First Generation of Rulers?
The article discusses the recent deaths of key figures in the Islamic Republic of Iran and their potential impact on the political landscape. Analysts suggest…
Advisor to IRGC Commander Claims 111 Codes Indicating US and UK Interference in 2009 Protests
Hamidreza Moghadamfar, an advisor to the IRGC, claims to have evidence of US and UK interference in the 2009 protests in Iran, alleging that various…