January 2019
Motahari: The Expediency Council Must Accept Responsibility for the Consequences of Not Approving FATF-Related Bills
Ali Motahari, the Vice President of the Iranian Parliament, urged the Expediency Council to approve two crucial FATF-related bills to prevent economic issues. He stated…
Tehran Prosecutor: Indictment Issued for Rouhani's Advisor Due to Comments on House Arrest
Tehran's prosecutor has issued an indictment against President Rouhani's advisor, Hesamoddin Ashna, following his comments suggesting that the conditions of house arrest for opposition leaders…
Letter from Several Ministers to Khamenei; "Anti-Money Laundering Bills Should Be Approved Before Deadline"
Several Iranian ministers have urged Ayatollah Khamenei to expedite the approval of two anti-money laundering bills before an upcoming FATF deadline. The government views these…
Why Was the Report 'Burnt Design' Broadcast?
The Iranian television report 'Burnt Design' discusses the torture of labor activist Ismail Bakhshi, raising questions about the government's motives for reviving discussions on the…
Dispatch of a Ministry of Intelligence Delegation to Khuzestan for 'Field Investigation of Torture' of Ismail Bakhti
The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence has sent a delegation to Khuzestan to investigate allegations of torture against Ismail Bakhti, a labor representative. Bakhti claims he…
Pressure on Ismail Bakhshi to Deny His Statements About Torture
Ismail Bakhshi, a labor activist, is reportedly under pressure to deny his allegations of torture while in custody. His lawyer claims that security forces are…
Ejei: If Ismail Bakhti Complains, the Prosecutor Will Get Involved
Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei stated that if Ismail Bakhti files a complaint regarding his alleged torture during detention, the prosecutor will get involved. Bakhti, a workers'…