April 2017
Khamenei and the 96 Elections
The article discusses the role of Supreme Leader Khamenei in Iran's electoral process, particularly focusing on the upcoming presidential elections. It presents two scenarios regarding…
Khamenei Rejects Discussion of 'Lift of the Shadow of War' by 'Some Officials'
Ayatollah Khamenei dismissed claims by some officials, including President Rouhani, that the JCPOA has removed the threat of war from Iran, attributing the country's security…
Will Continued Provocations by the IRGC Lead Iran to the Brink of War with the U.S.?
The article discusses the potential for escalating provocations by the IRGC against U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf to lead to military confrontation. It highlights…
Freedom House: Iran is One of the 10 Least Free Countries for Media in the World
Freedom House's annual report highlights Iran's status as one of the least free countries for media, citing ongoing repression and unprecedented threats to media globally.…
Proposal for Reforming the Political and Economic Structure of the Country in a Letter from University Professors to Khamenei
A group of 101 university professors in Iran has called for significant political and economic reforms in a letter to Supreme Leader Khamenei, emphasizing the…
Candidates and Slogans: 'Empty' Promises in 'Fresh' Packaging
The article critiques the candidates in the 2017 Iranian presidential election, highlighting their records and promises, particularly focusing on issues like censorship, human dignity, and…
Khamenei: All Candidates Must Promise Not to Look Beyond Borders
Ali Khamenei has called on presidential candidates to focus solely on domestic issues for economic development, rejecting reliance on foreign relations. This statement comes ahead…
Examination of Three Electoral Claims by Rouhani on the First Day of Campaigning
Hassan Rouhani made several claims about freedom of expression and air quality in Iran during the first day of his electoral campaign. However, these statements…
Ahmadinejad and Baghaei: We Will Not Support Any Candidate
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Hamid Baghaei, both disqualified from the presidential election, announced they will not support any candidates. They claimed their candidacy was due to…
Zarif's Reaction to Trump: The U.S. Is Not Committed to the Spirit or the Text of the JCPOA
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's accusations of Iran not complying with the nuclear deal by asserting that the…
The Second Step of Engineering the 96 Elections: Arranging Candidates and Directing Campaigns
The article discusses the engineering of the 96 elections in Iran, focusing on candidate arrangements and the suppression of dissent. Khamenei's regime seeks a calm…
Tillerson: The U.S. is Reviewing Its Policies Towards Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announced a comprehensive review of U.S. policies towards Iran, citing its support for terrorism and failure of the nuclear…
Statements by the Imam of Mashhad and the Religious Prohibition of Music in Conversation with Hassan Farishtian
Ahmad Alamolhoda, the Imam of Mashhad, expressed his opposition to concerts, claiming they harm art, while also stating he does not consider music forbidden. This…
Ahmadinejad's Aspirations for a Putin and Erdogan Model in Iran
The article discusses Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's aspirations to emulate the leadership styles of Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Iran, highlighting his challenges against the…
A Country on the 'Edge of the Abyss' and Khamenei's Lack of Accountability
The article discusses the dire economic situation in Iran, highlighting the lack of accountability from Ayatollah Khamenei and the impact of aggressive foreign policies on…
Rouhani Warns Iranian Armed Forces Against 'Political Games'
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned the armed forces against engaging in political activities and economic temptations, emphasizing the importance of their neutrality ahead of the…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Expresses Doubts About America's 'Seriousness' in Fully Implementing the JCPOA
Iran's Foreign Ministry expressed skepticism about the U.S. commitment to the nuclear deal, citing doubts raised by Trump's administration's rhetoric. Despite assurances of compliance during…
Summoning of 50 Student Activists to Judicial Authorities and Suspension of Seven Islamic Associations
Fifty student activists have been summoned to judicial authorities, and seven Islamic student associations have been suspended due to increasing restrictions on student activities in…
Ahmadinejad: 'Revolutionary' or 'Mirror of the Leader's Discontent'?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered to run in the presidential elections despite the Supreme Leader's advice against it. This defiance raises questions about his motivations and…
Request for Lifting House Arrest in Meeting Between Montajabnia, Rahami, and Ali Khamenei
Rasoul Montajabnia and Mohsen Rahami met with Ali Khamenei to discuss lifting the house arrest of prominent reformist leaders. The meeting highlighted the need for…
What is Ahmadinejad's Scenario?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's recent candidacy registration has raised questions about his true intentions, whether to support an ally, establish himself as a rebellious opposition figure, or…
Police Establish Customs Protection Unit to Combat Smuggling
The Iranian police have established a Customs Protection Unit to combat smuggling, responding to the Supreme Leader's demands. This unit aims to enhance oversight at…
Ahmadinejad's Audience is the Entire System
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered to run in the presidential election, but conservative newspapers largely ignored this event, focusing instead on criticizing Hassan Rouhani's government. Ahmadinejad's…
I Am Opposed, I Am Different, I Am Effective
Ahmadinejad's registration as a presidential candidate challenges the current political landscape in Iran, signaling his opposition to both Rouhani and Khamenei. His actions aim to…
Negative Reaction from Principlists to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Registration for Presidential Elections
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered for the Iranian presidential elections despite Supreme Leader Khamenei's advice against his candidacy, leading to significant backlash from principlist figures who…
Qazi Askar: We Will Not Act Against Saudi Arabia's Wishes During Hajj
Ali Qazi Askar confirmed that Iran accepted Saudi Arabia's condition to cancel the Dua-e-Kumayl ceremony during this year's Hajj. This decision reflects ongoing tensions between…
Rahmani: Ahmadinejad's Behavior is a 'No' to Leadership
Political analyst Taghi Rahmani comments on Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's unexpected candidacy for the upcoming elections, suggesting that his actions reflect a challenge to the leadership of…
Khamenei's 'War' Against Clerics and the Judge of the '67 Massacre in the Virtual Space
The Iranian judiciary, under Khamenei's orders, is intensifying its crackdown on virtual spaces, viewing them as a threat to the Islamic regime. Khamenei and other…
Ahmadinejad: The Leader's Recommendation Did Not Prevent My Candidacy
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered unexpectedly for the upcoming presidential election, claiming that the Supreme Leader's recommendation not to run was not a prohibition. He stated…
Alongside Baghaei, Ahmadinejad Registers as a Presidential Candidate
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered as a candidate for the upcoming presidential elections in Iran, despite previously stating he would not run and the Supreme Leader's…
Khamenei Criticizes 'Misinterpretations' of His Economic Remarks
Ayatollah Khamenei addressed misinterpretations of his comments on imports, emphasizing that imports should not harm domestic production. This comes amid ongoing economic challenges in Iran…
The 'Engineering' of the 96 Elections Has Begun
The article discusses the systematic manipulation and engineering of the 96 presidential elections in Iran, highlighting the disqualification of non-affiliated candidates, the control of media…
Nikki Haley: Discussion of Heavier Sanctions Against Iran is Ongoing in Trump's Administration
Nikki Haley, the U.S. Ambassador to the UN, indicated that discussions on imposing heavier sanctions against Iran and Russia are ongoing within the Trump administration.…
Minister of Communications: We Have Negotiated to Lift the Twitter Ban
Iran's Minister of Communications announced that the government has negotiated to lift the Twitter ban, but the decision lies with a working group responsible for…
Hassan Rouhani Criticizes 'Destruction and Accusations' Against His Government Ahead of Elections
Hassan Rouhani criticized accusations against his government ahead of the presidential elections, urging candidates to focus on healthy competition. Conservative candidates have harshly criticized his…
Installation of Advanced Device at Shahid Rajaee Customs for Inspection of All Containers
Iran's customs is set to install an advanced X-ray system at Shahid Rajaee port to inspect all incoming containers, addressing concerns over unchecked smuggling. This…
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…
Ebrahim Raisi, Custodian of Astan Quds, Moves Closer to Final Nomination of Principlists
Ebrahim Raisi has emerged as the leading candidate for the principlist faction in the upcoming Iranian presidential elections, following a selection process by the Popular…
Group of Female Seminary Students in Mashhad Protests Against 'Gender Non-Separation' in UN Document for Iran
A group of female seminary students in Mashhad protested against the UN's 2030 Education Agenda, claiming it contradicts Islamic values and promotes gender equality as…
13 Billion Dollars: The Volume of Smuggling in 2016
Qasem Khorshidi announced that smuggling in Iran reached approximately $13 billion in 2016, with a significant increase in confiscations and the discovery of smuggling gangs.…
Guardian Council: Hassan Rouhani Must Be Reapproved for Next Term
The Guardian Council has stated that President Hassan Rouhani must be reapproved for the next term, emphasizing that his qualifications are limited to four years.…
Israeli Ambassador: We Will Attack Hezbollah in Syria If There Is a Real Threat
The Israeli ambassador to Russia warned that Israel would take military action against Hezbollah in Syria if a real threat emerges from Iranian proxies. This…