January 2018
Iran's Interior Minister: Security Forces Acted Tolerantly During Recent Unrest
Iran's Interior Minister praised the security forces for their conduct during recent protests, despite reports of violence and deaths among detainees. Human rights organizations have…
Severity of Water Crisis in Khuzestan Province; Several Power Plants May Be Taken Offline
Khuzestan Province is facing an unprecedented water crisis, with warnings that several hydroelectric power plants may be taken offline due to drought conditions. The Iranian…
A Member of Parliament: We Were Not Satisfied with the 'Superficial Reports' of the Ministers of Information, Interior, and the IRGC
In a closed parliamentary session, Iranian ministers reported on recent protests, but lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction with the superficial nature of the reports. Discussions included the…
Advisor to Iranian President Criticizes IRGC Commander's Remarks on Protests
Hossam al-Din Ashna criticized IRGC Commander Mohammad Ali Jafari's claim that protests in Iran have ended. The protests, which began due to economic grievances, have…
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.…