August 2016
Aftershocks of the Release of Ayatollah Montazeri's Audio File
The release of Ayatollah Montazeri's audio file regarding the 1988 executions has sparked significant controversy in Iran, with various political figures and institutions responding defensively.…
Commander of Iran's Basij: The Executions of 1988 Were 'Completely Correct' and Based on Khomeini's Fatwa
Mohammad Reza Naqdi, head of the Basij, defended the 1988 executions in Iran as justified and based on Khomeini's fatwa, amidst ongoing controversy following the…
Motahari Stands Firm on His Position Regarding the 1988 Executions: 'We Should Explain Instead of Shouting'
Ali Motahari, the Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, has called for explanations regarding the 1988 executions instead of slogans, criticizing both the sensitivity of…
Decoding the Black Boxes of the Prisons of the 1980s
The article discusses the recent resurgence of interest in Ayatollah Montazeri's audio tape regarding the 1988 political prisoner executions in Iran, highlighting the ongoing relevance…
PourMohammadi on the 1987 Executions: I Am Facing the Most Attacks Now and They Seem Relentless
Mostafa PourMohammadi, Iran's Minister of Justice, responded to inquiries regarding his involvement in the 1987 mass executions, asserting that he acted on divine orders and…
Slogans and Complaints Against Ali Motahari
Ali Motahari faced protests and slogans during a parliamentary session, particularly regarding his recent letter to the Minister of Justice about the 1988 executions. The…
Audience Comments on Radio Farda Regarding the Executions of 1988 and the Role of the Minister of Justice
The article discusses the controversial remarks by PourMohammadi, who expressed pride in the executions of 1988, alongside political complaints from parliament members against Ali Motahari…
Mustafa Pour Mohammadi's Explicit Remarks on the 1988 Executions: 'I Take Pride in Executing God's Order'
Mustafa Pour Mohammadi, Iran's Minister of Justice, expressed pride in his role in the 1988 executions of political prisoners, following a request from Deputy Speaker…
Complaint by 20 Members of Parliament Against Ali Motahari
Twenty members of the Iranian Parliament have filed a complaint against Ali Motahari, the Vice President of Parliament, demanding an investigation into his qualifications due…
The Assembly of Experts Defends the Executions of 1988
The Assembly of Experts in Iran has defended the mass executions of political prisoners in 1988, praising Khomeini's decision while condemning the release of an…
What is the Fear of Montazeri's Voice About?
The recent release of a 28-year-old audio file of Ayatollah Montazeri criticizing the mass executions of political prisoners in 1988 has sparked significant controversy in…
Motahari's Question to Pourmohammadi: Are the Rumors About the 1988 Events True or Not?
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, has formally questioned Mustafa Pourmohammadi about the truth of rumors surrounding the 1988 mass executions in Iran.…
Pour Mohammadi on the Mojahedin-e Khalq: Some Seek to Whitewash Iran's Bloodthirsty Enemies
Mostafa Pour Mohammadi, a key figure in Iran's political executions, condemned the Mojahedin-e Khalq as 'bloodthirsty enemies' and criticized attempts to whitewash their image following…
Musicians Urge Rouhani to Defend the Dignity of the Music Community
The ongoing debate over the cancellation of music concerts in Mashhad has prompted over three thousand musicians and journalists to sign an open letter to…
The Massacre of 67, Montazeri's Voice, and the Reaction of Reformists
The release of an audio file of Ayatollah Montazeri discussing the 1988 mass executions has sparked varied reactions among Iranian political actors, particularly within the…
Khamenei on the 2009 Protests: Some Say a Statement Was Made Back Then, Let's Move On
Ali Khamenei addressed the 2009 election protests, labeling them as a 'sedition' and asserting that they were manipulated by foreign powers. He emphasized the need…
Judicial Authority in Razavi Khorasan: Concerts Will Not Be Held in Other Cities Either
The Chief Justice of Razavi Khorasan has announced that the cancellation of music concerts in Mashhad will apply to other cities in the province as…
Health Ministry Representative: 30% of Iranians Are Hungry
A health ministry representative revealed that 30% of Iranians are hungry and 25% of the urban population lives in marginalized conditions. This alarming data highlights…
Mir Hossein Mousavi Denies Mohammad Reza Bahonar's Claim About Sending a Message
Mir Hossein Mousavi has denied receiving any messages from Mohammad Reza Bahonar, who claimed that continued house arrest is the best situation for Mousavi and…
Motahari's Protest Against the Fate of Concerts in Mashhad Following Jannati's 'Retreat'
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, criticized the Ministry of Culture's decision to cancel concerts in Mashhad, calling it a retreat influenced by…
Motahari's Reaction to Montazeri's Audio File: It's Good to Clarify the Issue for the People
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, has called for explanations from key figures involved in the 1988 mass executions of political prisoners following…
Tajzadeh's Call for the Government to Apologize to the Nation for the 1988 Executions
Mostafa Tajzadeh, a reformist politician, has called for the Iranian government to apologize for the mass executions of 1988, emphasizing the need for judicial reform…
Bahonar Described Continued House Arrest as the 'Best Situation' for Green Movement Leaders
Mohammad Reza Bahonar, the former Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, stated that the continued house arrest of Green Movement leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and…
Hassan Abbasi Released
Hassan Abbasi, an IRGC officer, was detained for refusing to provide bail after making controversial remarks about the Iranian army, which led to backlash from…
Hassan Abbasi Sent to Prison Following Complaint from Iranian Army
Hassan Abbasi, a conservative military figure, was arrested after refusing to provide bail following accusations of spreading falsehoods about the Iranian army. His controversial remarks,…