October 2016
Hunger Strike of Rajabian Brothers in Protest Against 'Lack of Medical Care and Absence of Leave'
Mehdi and Hossein Rajabian, two imprisoned Iranian artists, have begun a hunger strike to protest inadequate medical care and lack of leave. They are suffering…
Khodkhodai Reiterates: Guardian Council's Opinions Before Approval of Representatives' Credentials
Abbasali Khodkhodai, spokesperson for the Guardian Council, reiterated the council's role in overseeing parliamentary representatives before their credentials are approved. The discussion centers around the…
From 'Slaughter of the Parliament' to 'Document of Slavery'
The Guardian Council has rejected a parliamentary interpretative plan regarding candidate qualifications and extended its oversight over representatives. This move, based on a directive from…
Motahari Criticizes Proposal for Guardian Council Oversight of Parliament Members Again
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of Iran's Parliament, has criticized the Guardian Council's proposal to oversee parliament members, arguing it undermines their independence and could lead…
Khodadadi: The Authority for Oversight of Representatives is Not Defined in Law
The spokesperson of the Guardian Council, Abbasali Khodadadi, clarified that the authority for overseeing parliamentary representatives is not defined in current law, and a new…
Deputy Speaker of Parliament: Oversight of Representatives' Statements is Incompatible with Constitutional Principles
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, criticized the Guardian Council's proposed continuous oversight of representatives' statements, arguing it undermines their freedom and leads…
Did They Resign or Were They Resigned?
Three ministers from Hassan Rouhani's cabinet resigned last week, raising questions about the motivations behind their departures as the next presidential election approaches. The article…
Nobakht: No Further Changes in the Cabinet Will Occur
Mohammad Baqer Nobakht announced that the Iranian government will not make further cabinet changes beyond the recent resignations of three ministers. The changes are aimed…
Tehran Representative: Protesters of the 2009 Elections Will Not Be Satisfied with House Arrest, Imprisonment, or Exile
Mahmoud Sadqi, a Tehran representative, criticized the Guardian Council for its lack of neutrality during the 2009 elections, stating that society remains unconvinced about the…
Iran's Minister of Economy: Tehran Fully Implements Agreement with the Financial Action Task Force
Iran's Minister of Economy announced the country's commitment to implement FATF standards despite opposition from conservative factions. This move is part of Iran's broader efforts…
Controversy Over Concert Leads to Resignation of Qom's Culture Director
Abbas Daneshi resigned as the Director General of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Qom following backlash from clerics over a music concert. His resignation highlights…
Warning from the Assembly of Experts Leadership Regarding Negotiations with the U.S.
The Assembly of Experts has issued a strong warning against negotiating with the U.S. on issues beyond the nuclear file, criticizing the U.S. for its…