January 2015
Analysis of Iran's Leader Advisor's Visit to Moscow and Meeting with Putin
Ali Akbar Velayati, Iran's international affairs advisor, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss political and economic cooperation as well as nuclear negotiations. The…
Transformation of Sunni Islam and the Politics of the Islamic Republic
The Iranian government continues to impose restrictions on Sunnis, as evidenced by the recent closure of a Sunni prayer hall in Tehran. Despite this, social…
IRGC Commander Threatens Israel with 'Devastating Thunderbolts'
The IRGC commander threatened Israel with severe retaliation following the death of an IRGC commander and six Hezbollah members in an Israeli attack. This incident…
Amnesty International Concerned About Continued Detention of Mahdieh Golroo
Amnesty International has raised concerns over the detention of Mahdieh Golroo, a women's rights activist arrested after a peaceful protest against acid attacks in Isfahan.…
Attack on Abdullah Momeni with a Machete
Abdullah Momeni, a former student activist and spokesperson for the Graduates Organization of Iran, was attacked by two assailants with a machete outside his home.…
Separate Congregational Prayers of Sunnis and Shias at Iran's Unity Conference
The 28th International Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran saw Shia and Sunni attendees hold separate prayers, raising concerns about unity. Security forces also prevented a…
Hezbollah Leader: Takfiris Insult the Prophet More Than Cartoons
Hassan Nasrallah criticized takfiri groups for insulting the Prophet Muhammad through violent actions, claiming these insults surpass those of cartoonists. He called for unity among…
Security Forces Prevented the Holding of Sunni Friday Prayers in Tehran
Iranian security forces blocked the holding of Sunni Friday prayers in Tehran, led by prominent cleric Molavi Abdolhamid, during a significant Islamic unity conference. This…
Hope Kookabi's 10-Year Sentence Confirmed Again 'Against the Supreme Court's Opinion'
Hope Kookabi's 10-year prison sentence has been reaffirmed by an Iranian appeals court despite the Supreme Court's earlier decision to reopen his case. Kookabi, a…
Khamenei: If Lifting Sanctions Is Conditional on Ideological Issues, No Official Will Accept It
Ayatollah Khamenei acknowledged the problems caused by international sanctions but insisted that no Iranian official would accept lifting them if it meant compromising fundamental ideological…
The Average Age of Marriage for Men in Iran Has Reached 28 Years
The average age of marriage in Iran has increased to 28 for men and 24 for women, with fertility rates dropping below replacement levels. This…