November 2016
November 24, 2016
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…
November 23, 2016
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…
November 22, 2016
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…
November 21, 2016
Not a Conservative? Leave Mashhad
Mashhad is currently dominated by conservative groups, particularly under the influence of Ayatollah Alamolhoda and Ebrahim Raisi. The political landscape has become increasingly hostile to…