August 2016
Aftershocks of the Release of Ayatollah Montazeri's Audio File
The release of Ayatollah Montazeri's audio file regarding the 1988 executions has sparked significant controversy in Iran, with various political figures and institutions responding defensively.…
Commander of Iran's Basij: The Executions of 1988 Were 'Completely Correct' and Based on Khomeini's Fatwa
Mohammad Reza Naqdi, head of the Basij, defended the 1988 executions in Iran as justified and based on Khomeini's fatwa, amidst ongoing controversy following the…
The Assembly of Experts Defends the Executions of 1988
The Assembly of Experts in Iran has defended the mass executions of political prisoners in 1988, praising Khomeini's decision while condemning the release of an…
Reactions of Rishahri to the Audio File of Executions: There Are Still Those Who Help the Mojahedin in the Office of Montazeri
Former Iranian intelligence minister Mohammad Rishahri accused the office of Ayatollah Montazeri of colluding with the MEK following the release of an audio file about…
Pour Mohammadi on the Mojahedin-e Khalq: Some Seek to Whitewash Iran's Bloodthirsty Enemies
Mostafa Pour Mohammadi, a key figure in Iran's political executions, condemned the Mojahedin-e Khalq as 'bloodthirsty enemies' and criticized attempts to whitewash their image following…
Kadirov: Those Executed in 67 Were Not 'Mohareb' Even According to Ayatollah Khomeini's Views
Mohsen Kadirov argues that the political prisoners executed in 1988 were not 'mohareb' according to Ayatollah Khomeini's own definitions. This statement comes amidst ongoing debates…
Ahmad Montazeri: According to Ayatollah Montazeri, the executions were fundamentally flawed both religiously and legally
Ahmad Montazeri, son of Ayatollah Montazeri, asserts that the executions of political prisoners in 1988 were fundamentally flawed both religiously and legally, dismissing claims that…
Attorney General's Attack on Ahmad Montazeri Following Audio File Release
The Iranian Attorney General criticized Ahmad Montazeri for releasing an audio file revealing the mass executions of prisoners in 1988, defending the actions taken during…
Daily Deaths of 8 Addicts in Iran
A report reveals that eight addicts die daily in Iran due to addiction-related issues, with a significant percentage also suffering from HIV and Hepatitis C.…
Ahmad Montazeri: There Are Still Many Unpublished Documents
Ahmad Montazeri claims to hold many unpublished documents related to his father, Ayatollah Montazeri, and has been summoned by the Special Court for Clergy over…
Tajzadeh's Call for the Government to Apologize to the Nation for the 1988 Executions
Mostafa Tajzadeh, a reformist politician, has called for the Iranian government to apologize for the mass executions of 1988, emphasizing the need for judicial reform…
Alamolhoda Calls for Firm Action Against Ahmad Montazeri Due to Audio File Release
Ahmad Alamolhoda has called for decisive action against Ahmad Montazeri following the release of an audio file containing Montazeri's criticisms of the 1988 executions. Alamolhoda…
Audio File of Ayatollah Montazeri's Remarks on 1988 Executions Removed from His Website by Ministry of Intelligence Order
An audio file of Ayatollah Montazeri's remarks on the 1988 executions was removed from his website following a directive from the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence.…
Ahmad Montazeri: The Audio File is Evidence of Ayatollah Montazeri's Opposition to the 1988 Executions
Ahmad Montazeri released an audio file of his father, Ayatollah Montazeri, opposing the 1988 executions in Iran, which is being discussed widely online. The audio…