July 2016
July 29, 2016
From Tehran Airport to Music Concerts: Military Power Display Against the Executive Branch
The Iranian government has attempted to limit police powers in regulating cultural events like concerts, but military leaders have issued directives to maintain their authority…
July 24, 2016
Jannati: The Least Cancellations of Concerts Are Related to the Police
Ali Jannati, Iran's Minister of Culture, defended the government's decision to limit the police's role in concert permit issuance, stating that most concert cancellations come…
Destruction of One Hundred Thousand Satellite Receivers in West Tehran
The Iranian government destroyed over 100,000 satellite receivers in West Tehran, emphasizing its stance against satellite usage despite a call from the Minister of Culture…