September 2016
Continued Hunger Strike of Ehsan Mazandarani; Isa Saharkhiz Threatens Hunger Strike and Medication Strike
Ehsan Mazandarani, a jailed journalist, continues his hunger strike amid reports of abuse, while fellow journalist Isa Saharkhiz threatens to start a hunger and medication…
Iran's Interior Minister: Saudi Arabia Provides Financial and Informational Support to 'Outlaws' in Eastern Iran
Iran's Interior Minister has accused Saudi Arabia of providing support to outlaw groups in eastern Iran, asserting that external threats are not a concern due…
Ehsan Mazandarani's Letter to Shamkhani: Investigators Decide on Political Prisoners
Ehsan Mazandarani, a jailed journalist, has urged the Iranian national security chief to revoke a regulation that requires investigators' approval for political prisoners' leave or…
New Controversy Over Astronomical Properties in City Council
A heated debate in the Iranian Parliament over the country's potential accession to FATF revealed deep divisions among lawmakers, with Minister of Economy Ali Tayebnia…
Shamkhani: US Support for Terrorism Supporters Prevented Negotiation Requests
Ali Shamkhani, Iran's National Security Secretary, claims US support for terrorism prevents negotiations with Iran. He cites a lack of trust due to US dual…
Ehsan Mazandarani, Imprisoned Journalist, Threatens Hunger Strike
Ehsan Mazandarani, a detained journalist, has threatened a hunger strike starting October 1 unless his demands for a fact-finding committee and other legal actions are…
Arrest of Two Pakistani Nationals for 'Planning Sabotage' in Iran
Iranian authorities arrested two Pakistani nationals accused of planning sabotage in Sistan and Baluchestan province. They are linked to the terrorist group Jaish al-Adl, which…
The Social Affairs Editor of Shargh Newspaper Arrested at Home
Sadra Mohaghegh, the social affairs editor of Shargh newspaper, was arrested at his home, with accusations of preparing reports for anti-revolutionary media. This incident marks…
Iran's Leader Extends Membership of Ali Shamkhani and Saeed Jalili in the Supreme National Security Council
Iran's Supreme Leader has extended the terms of Ali Shamkhani and Saeed Jalili in the Supreme National Security Council for another three years. Both figures…
Commander of the IRGC: The threat of enemy influence is felt more than ever
The Commander of the IRGC, Mohammad Ali Jafari, has warned of increasing threats from the enemy, particularly in the context of unified pressures against the…
Kharrazi: New Conditions for Acceptance of FATF Approved by National Security Council
Kamal Kharrazi announced that Iran's Supreme National Security Council has approved new conditions for accepting FATF standards, which could facilitate Iran's international relations. However, significant…
Response to Government Spokesman: Soon They Will Say Friday Prayer Leaders Should Not Engage in Political Analysis
Tehran's Friday prayer leader, Ahmad Khatami, responded to the government's stance on the FATF standards, asserting that these matters should be discussed in Friday prayers.…
Ali Shamkhani: The National Security Council's Summary on FATF is Positive
Ali Shamkhani announced that Iran's Supreme National Security Council has reached a positive conclusion regarding cooperation with FATF, pending approval from the Supreme Leader. This…
Rouhani to Attend UN General Assembly in New York
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani will attend the UN General Assembly in New York, amidst ongoing tensions regarding the JCPOA and accusations of US breaches. Iranian…
IRGC: Four Members of a Nine-Person 'Jaish al-Adl' Group Killed
The IRGC reported that four members of the Jaish al-Adl group were killed in an operation in Sistan and Baluchestan province, with accusations against Saudi…
Ayatollah Khamenei: Muslims Should Not Abandon Saudi Arabia
Ayatollah Khamenei has issued a strong condemnation of Saudi Arabia, urging Muslim nations to hold the kingdom accountable for its management of Hajj and accusing…