April 2016
Leader of the Regime or Leader of the Opposition?
Ayatollah Khamenei criticized various economic and social issues during a meeting with workers, yet failed to acknowledge his own long-standing role and responsibilities as the…
Advisor to the Commander of the IRGC: Elements of the 2009 Sedition are Present in High Positions
Hamid Reza Moghadamfar, an advisor to the IRGC commander, claims that elements involved in the 2009 protests have infiltrated high-ranking positions in Iran, indicating a…
The Dreams of Ayatollah
Ayatollah Khamenei discussed the stages of achieving Islamic civilization during a meeting, outlining five stages with the current focus on forming an Islamic government. Analysts…
Motahari: Resolving Some US Sanctions Will Definitely Take Time
Ali Motahari, a Tehran representative, defends the JCPOA against negative propaganda, asserting that the Supreme Leader has overseen the negotiations and that issues with US…
Naghdi: The File of Optimism Towards America Has Been Sent to the Trash Bin of History
Mohammad Reza Naghdi criticized the Iranian government's optimism towards negotiations with the U.S. after the Supreme Court ruled to seize $2 billion of Iran's assets.…
Here You Go, Sit or Lie Down? A Look at the Rhetoric of a Leader
The article examines the increasingly derogatory and insulting language used by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, in his public statements. It questions…
IRGC Commander: Threats Have Intensified After JCPOA
IRGC Commander Mohammad Ali Jafari claimed that threats against the Islamic Revolution have intensified since the JCPOA, criticizing some political figures for neglecting revolutionary ideals.…
Omid Kokabi's Right Kidney Removed
Omid Kokabi, a physicist imprisoned in Iran, has had his right kidney removed due to cancer. He was arrested in 2010 after rejecting a military…
Israeli General: Potential War with Hezbollah Will Lead to Destruction of Lebanon
Israeli General Yair Golan warned that a future conflict with Hezbollah could lead to significant destruction in Lebanon, citing Hezbollah's increased military capabilities. This warning…
Khamenei: A Corrupt Government Condemns Hezbollah; To Hell
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised Hezbollah as a source of pride for the Islamic world while dismissing its condemnation by a 'corrupt' government, likely referring to…
Rouhani's Deputy Communicates 'Resistance Economy' Plans
Iran's Deputy President has outlined plans for a 'Resistance Economy' aimed at reducing dependency on foreign countries, as designated by Supreme Leader Khamenei for the…
Foreign Ministry Report to Parliament on the Implementation of the JCPOA
The Iranian Foreign Ministry reported to Parliament on the implementation of the JCPOA, highlighting the deposit of 1.3 billion euros from oil revenues and accusing…
Iranian Elite Physicist Diagnosed with Kidney Cancer in Prison
Omid Kokabi, an Iranian physicist imprisoned since 2011, has been diagnosed with kidney cancer while in Evin Prison. His lawyer has called for immediate surgery,…
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Opposes Iran's Access to Dollars
Paul Ryan, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, expressed strong opposition to allowing Iran access to U.S. dollars, fearing excessive concessions to the…
Iran's Leader: The Results of European Engagements Have Not Been Tangible So Far
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei criticized the U.S. for not fulfilling its nuclear agreement commitments and stated that European engagements have not yielded tangible results.…
Five Points on Mehdi Karroubi's 'Historic Letter'
Mehdi Karroubi has issued a sharp critique of the Iranian government in an open letter to President Hassan Rouhani, marking a significant moment after five…
Review of the 1395 Budget Bill Begins
The Iranian Parliament has begun reviewing the budget bill for 1395, with a significant allocation of 5 trillion tomans for defense capabilities amidst ongoing criticism…
Karrubi to Rouhani: Ask the Authoritarian Regime to Hold a Public Trial for Me
Mehdi Karrubi, a leader of the Green Movement, has written to President Rouhani requesting a public trial to clarify the legitimacy of the 2009 election…
Jazayeri Responds to Kerry: America Dreams of a Series of JCPOAs
Masoud Jazayeri, deputy chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, criticized U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's remarks about resolving issues related to Iran's…
Ayatollah Khamenei: We Are Not Looking to Raise Expectations from the Government
Ayatollah Khamenei emphasized the need for a resilient economy in Iran while acknowledging the government's budget constraints. He stated that expectations from the government should…
IRGC Commander: The JCPOA is Never a Document of Honor and the People Accepted it Reluctantly
Mohammad Ali Jafari, the commander of the IRGC, stated that the Vienna nuclear agreement is not a document of honor and was reluctantly accepted by…
Kerry: Intense Debate in Iran Over Choosing Between Missiles and Negotiation
John Kerry highlighted a significant internal debate in Iran regarding the choice between missile development and diplomatic negotiations. This discussion reflects tensions between moderates and…
Khamenei, IRGC Missiles, and 'National Security'
The article discusses the IRGC's recent missile drills and the Supreme Leader's emphasis on military capabilities amidst an economic crisis. It highlights the lack of…
Rafsanjani: My Remarks on Missiles Were from Seven Years Ago
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has denied a statement attributed to him regarding Iran's missile program, claiming it was misrepresented and taken out of context from a…
Ali Motahari: The Entire System Has Decided to Accept the JCPOA
Ali Motahari, a principlist member of the Iranian parliament, stated that the entire Iranian system has decided to accept the JCPOA, emphasizing that its benefits…
Boroujerdi: Missile Policies Will Not Change
Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Aladdin Boroujerdi, Chairman of the National Security Commission, reaffirmed that Iran's missile policies will not change,…