November 2018
The Disappointment of Reformists in Ali Larijani's 'Fresh Air'
Reformists in Iran are distancing themselves from Ali Larijani as potential presidential candidate for the 2021 elections due to past failures and criticisms of his…
Is FATF Compliance a Shield for the Leader or a Reality?
The Iranian parliament faces significant internal conflict over compliance with FATF regulations, particularly the CFT convention, which has been rejected by the Guardian Council. This…
Tehran Friday Prayer Leader Calls FATF 'Capitulation' and 'Humiliating'
Kazem Sedighi, Tehran's Friday prayer leader, criticized the FATF regulations as 'humiliating' and urged Iranian officials to reject such laws. The Guardian Council recently rejected…
From Disability Percentage to the 'Putin-Medvedev' Plan: Federations' Attempts to Bypass the Retirement Law
The article discusses the attempts of various sports federation leaders in Iran to circumvent a law that prohibits the employment of retirees. Key figures, including…
How Did Information on Iran's 'Suit-Wearing Guerrillas' Reach the U.S.?
Ali Larijani has called for Iranian diplomats to act as 'suit-wearing guerrillas' against U.S. sanctions, while Ahmad Amirabadi claims that information on those circumventing sanctions…
The Coalition of Hassan Rouhani and Ali Larijani for Leadership and Presidency
The article discusses the coalition between Hassan Rouhani and Ali Larijani as they navigate the complex power dynamics within Iran's political landscape, particularly in light…
Corruption Infiltrates 'All Ministries'; Former Governor Arrested on Bribery Charges
Corruption is pervasive across all Iranian ministries, with recent arrests of high-ranking officials highlighting the issue. The Iranian leadership acknowledges the problem but has faced…