June 2016
Letter from 70 Academic Figures to Rouhani Protesting Silence on House Arrest
Seventy academics have sent a letter to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani protesting his inaction regarding the house arrest of three prominent political figures, emphasizing that…
Director General of Political Affairs of the Ministry of Interior: We Do Not Have a Blacklist for Speakers
The Iranian Ministry of Interior claims there is no formal blacklist preventing individuals from speaking, although some have been banned based on judicial rulings. This…
Verbal Conflict Between Amol Representative and Deputy Minister of Agriculture Escalates to Physical Altercation
A verbal and physical altercation occurred between Khalil Aqaee, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, and Ezzatollah Yusefian, an Amol representative, during a parliamentary session. The conflict…
Karrubi's Son: Lifting the House Arrest of Green Movement Leaders Before the 2017 Elections is Unlikely
Hossein Karroubi, son of Mehdi Karroubi, stated that the house arrest of Green Movement leaders is unlikely to be lifted before the 2017 elections, as…
Khamenei Warns Certain Political Factions Against Trusting the U.S.
Supreme Leader Khamenei warned Iranian political factions against trusting the U.S., labeling it a significant mistake. He emphasized the need to maintain clear boundaries with…