November 2016
Mahmoud Sadeghi: One of My Charges is Questioning the Head of the Judiciary
Mahmoud Sadeghi, a member of the Iranian parliament, faces charges including questioning the head of the judiciary about his bank accounts. The Hope Fraction in…
Motahari: The Judiciary Does Not Consider Itself Accountable to Anyone
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, criticized the Tehran Prosecutor for not considering representatives' immunity and warned that this could undermine Parliament's authority. He questioned…
Mahmoud Sadeghi's Arrest Warrant Becomes Newsworthy
Tehran representative Mahmoud Sadeghi faces an arrest warrant related to allegations of spreading falsehoods and insulting public officials. He claims no formal complaint has been…
Motahari Responds to Mohammadi Kermani: There Is No Need to Align Our Views with the Leader
Ali Motahari, a deputy speaker of the Iranian parliament, asserted that he does not need to align his views with those of the Supreme Leader,…
Motahari Responds to Individual Who Called Him Impure; Join Your Brothers in ISIS
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, reacted to an open letter from Ahmadreza Ahmadi, who called him 'impure' after Motahari's comments on music…
Prosecutor of Mashhad Defends Cancellation of Speech: We Do Not Seek Permission for Crime Prevention
The prosecutor of Mashhad defended the cancellation of a speech by Ali Motahari, accusing critics of political manipulation. This incident has sparked significant backlash from…
IRGC Denies Involvement in Preventing Ali Motahari's Speech
The IRGC denied involvement in the cancellation of Ali Motahari's speech in Mashhad, despite prior recommendations to local authorities. This incident has sparked significant political…
Governor of Khorasan Razavi: The Prosecutor's Office of Mashhad Canceled Motahari's Speech Based on a Letter from the IRGC Intelligence
The speech of Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, was canceled by the Mashhad Prosecutor's Office based on a letter from the IRGC Intelligence, leading…
Rouhani on the Cancellation of Motahari's Speech: They Want to Open the Way for Extremism in Khorasan Razavi
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has condemned the cancellation of Ali Motahari's speech in Mashhad, calling it a shameful act that opens the door to extremism.…
Cancellation of Motahari's Speech and Closure of Reformists' Office in Mashhad by Prosecutor's Order
Ali Motahari's scheduled speech in Mashhad was canceled by the prosecutor's order, leading to the sealing of the Reformist Advisory Council's office. The incident has…
Serious Concern of 85 UN Members Over Severe Human Rights Violations in Iran
The UN General Assembly's Human Rights Committee passed a resolution expressing serious concern over human rights violations in Iran, calling for an end to restrictions…
Ali Larijani: Avoid Hasty Comments About Trump
Ali Larijani, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, urges caution in comments regarding Donald Trump's election, while other officials express differing views on its implications…
Head of Cultural Heritage Organization: Tourism Should Not Be Made Security-Oriented
Zahra Ahmadpour, head of Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization, stated that tourism should not be made security-oriented in response to police efforts to identify participants of…
Motahari: The Leader's Opinion is to Continue House Arrest, Other Officials Do Not Intervene
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, stated that the continuation of house arrest for opposition leaders is based on the Supreme Leader's opinion,…
Members of Parliament: Trump Must Adhere to U.S. Commitments in JCPOA
Iranian parliament members reacted positively to Donald Trump's victory, viewing it as beneficial for Iran and urging adherence to the JCPOA. They expressed confidence that…
Iran's Deputy Speaker of Parliament: Prolonged Occupation of US Embassy Presented a Daesh-like Image of Iran
Ali Motahari, Iran's Deputy Speaker of Parliament, criticized the prolonged occupation of the US Embassy, stating it created a negative image of Iran akin to…
Ali Motahari: Perhaps Imam Reza Would Also Attend Concerts
Ali Motahari, the Vice President of the Iranian Parliament, criticized financial misconduct in Iran and called for an end to the house arrest of opposition…