November 2014
Extension of Nuclear Negotiations and Iran's Domestic Politics
The extension of nuclear negotiations between Iran and major world powers is likely to complicate both the negotiation process and domestic politics in Iran and…
Alamolhoda: The Assembly of Experts Has No Oversight Over the Leader and His Institutions
Ahmad Alamolhoda, the Friday prayer leader of Mashhad, responded to Ali Motahari's criticism regarding the lack of oversight by the Assembly of Experts over the…
Dispute Over the Ministry of Science: What is the War About?
The article discusses the ongoing conflict between Hassan Rouhani and the principlist faction led by Ayatollah Khamenei over control of the Ministry of Science in…
Mahmoud Reisi Najafi; 'He had no life left when he got home'
The article recounts the tragic story of Mahmoud Reisi Najafi, a victim of the 2009 Iranian election protests who was severely injured by security forces…
The Context and Implications of Morteza Pashaei's Death
Morteza Pashaei, a popular Iranian pop singer, died at 30, leading to spontaneous mass gatherings across Iran, surprising the government and opposition alike. His death…
Pentagon Describes U.S. Drone Copied in Iran as Insignificant
The Pentagon has dismissed the significance of an Iranian version of the RQ-170 drone, claiming it cannot match U.S. technology. Iranian officials, however, assert that…