October 2017
Guardian Council Spokesman: Parliament Should Comply in the Niknam Case
The Guardian Council spokesman criticized the Speaker of Parliament for opposing the cancellation of Zoroastrian member Sepanta Niknam's council membership, asserting that the council's decision…
Mohammad Yazdi: The Expulsion of Zoroastrian City Council Member from Yazd is 'Irreversible'
Ayatollah Mohammad Yazdi declared the expulsion of Spenta Niknam, a Zoroastrian member of the Yazd City Council, as irreversible, citing it as against Sharia. This…
Motahari: Friday Prayers in Iran Are Directive and Stereotypical
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, criticized the current Friday prayers in Iran for being directive and lacking independence, suggesting they resemble historical practices from…
Motahari: Some are making decisions behind the scenes and are accountable to no one
Ali Motahari criticized the Iranian government's restrictions on former President Mohammad Khatami, emphasizing the lack of accountability for decisions made behind closed doors. He questioned…
First Meeting of Karroubi with a Political Activist After Seven Years of House Arrest
Mahdi Karroubi's son announced that a political activist met with his father for the first time in seven years, following an approval from the Supreme…
The End of the Case of the Self-Directed
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, expressed satisfaction with the resolution of a previous attack against him, stating that the main instigator has…
The Daughters of Mousavi and Rahnavard Wrote to Religious Authorities About Their Parents' Situation
The daughters of Mir Hossein Mousavi and Zahra Rahnavard criticized Iranian officials for neglecting the issue of their parents' house arrest, claiming it has become…
Ali Motahari to the Attorney General: Come Down from Your Ivory Tower
Ali Motahari, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has publicly challenged Iran's Attorney General, Mohammad Jafar Montazeri, over his criticisms of parliamentary oversight in judicial matters.…
Mayor of Yazd City Council: I Will Not Execute the Order to Dismiss Spenta Niknam
The head of the Yazd City Council, Gholamali Sefid, has publicly stated he will not enforce a ruling that dismisses Spenta Niknam, a Zoroastrian council…
Prosecutor's Office to Motahari: How long must we endure the interference of people like you in judicial cases?
The Tehran Prosecutor's Office criticized Deputy Speaker Ali Motahari for his comments on the inappropriate detention of individuals, questioning his role as a lawmaker. This…
86 Members of Parliament Protest New Restrictions Against Mohammad Khatami
Eighty-six members of the Iranian Parliament protested against new restrictions imposed on former President Mohammad Khatami, claiming they contradict constitutional principles. The judiciary, however, stated…
Severe Criticism from Motahari Against the Special Clerical Court and 'Restrictions' Imposed on Khatami
Ali Motahari criticized the Special Clerical Court for imposing restrictions on former President Mohammad Khatami, reflecting public opposition to the ongoing house arrest of Green…
Two Representatives Request to Halt Cash Payments of Justice Shares Dividends
Two Iranian parliamentary representatives have requested President Rouhani to stop cash payments of Justice Shares dividends, arguing that it is a waste of national resources…
Activity of Zoroastrian Member of Yazd City Council Halted, to be Pursued in Parliament
The Iranian Parliament is set to pursue the case of Spenta Niknam, a Zoroastrian member of the Yazd City Council, whose membership was temporarily suspended…