October 2016
Motahari Criticizes the Handling of Saeed Toosi's Case
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of Iran's Parliament, criticized the lengthy investigation into Quran reciter Saeed Toosi, suggesting that judicial authorities are protecting him due to…
Khodkhodai Reiterates: Guardian Council's Opinions Before Approval of Representatives' Credentials
Abbasali Khodkhodai, spokesperson for the Guardian Council, reiterated the council's role in overseeing parliamentary representatives before their credentials are approved. The discussion centers around the…
Motahari Criticizes Proposal for Guardian Council Oversight of Parliament Members Again
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of Iran's Parliament, has criticized the Guardian Council's proposal to oversee parliament members, arguing it undermines their independence and could lead…
Warning from 18 Representatives Regarding the 'Illegal' Actions of the Judiciary Against Student Publications
Eighteen Iranian MPs have criticized the judiciary for illegal actions against student publications, particularly regarding the mention of former President Khatami. They demand that the…
Khodadadi: The Authority for Oversight of Representatives is Not Defined in Law
The spokesperson of the Guardian Council, Abbasali Khodadadi, clarified that the authority for overseeing parliamentary representatives is not defined in current law, and a new…
Deputy Speaker of Parliament: Oversight of Representatives' Statements is Incompatible with Constitutional Principles
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, criticized the Guardian Council's proposed continuous oversight of representatives' statements, arguing it undermines their freedom and leads…
Ahmad Montazeri Tried for 'Acts Against National Security' Without Lawyer Presence in Special Clergy Court
Ahmad Montazeri was tried in a special clergy court for publishing an audio file of his father's criticism of the 1988 mass executions of political…
Ali Motahari: Armed Forces Should Not Act Like a Party or Economic Entity
Ali Motahari, the Deputy Speaker of Iran's Parliament, emphasized that the armed forces should not engage in political activities or act like economic entities, warning…
Members of Parliament Request Overturn of Sentence and Re-examination of Narges Mohammadi's Case
Iranian parliament members have called for the annulment of Narges Mohammadi's 16-year prison sentence, arguing it stifles healthy criticism and harms society. They also highlighted…
Parliament: Guardian Council Cannot Disqualify Elected Candidates After Election Validity Confirmation
The Iranian Parliament has passed a resolution stating that the Guardian Council cannot disqualify elected candidates after confirming election results. This decision is significant for…
Tehran's Friday Prayer Leader: Saudi Arabia is Upset Over the Mourning at Azadi Stadium
Tehran's Friday Prayer Leader criticized Saudi Arabia for its reaction to the mourning atmosphere at the Azadi Stadium during the Iran-South Korea football match, asserting…
Motahari: The Volume of Mourning Ceremonies in Iran is Excessive
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, criticized the excessive volume of mourning ceremonies in Iran, suggesting that it diminishes their effectiveness and turns…
Defense Lawyer of Ali Motahari: Those Who Ordered the Attack on My Client in Shiraz Were All Military
Ali Motahari's lawyer claims that military personnel ordered the attack on him in Shiraz, which has now been referred to the Military Prosecutor's Office. Initial…