May 2016
Montazeri: We confront hundreds or thousands of virtual corruption centers every week
Mohammad Jafar Montazeri, the Attorney General of Iran, announced that authorities confront hundreds of corruption centers in the virtual space each week, reflecting growing concerns…
Hamas Announces Execution of 13 Convicts in Public
Hamas plans to execute thirteen Palestinians publicly, prioritizing Islamic law over human rights concerns. The Palestinian Authority's Mahmoud Abbas has limited power to intervene, as…
Ali Larijani: Supervisory Oversight Cannot Extend Beyond Elections
Ali Larijani, in his final press conference as Speaker of the 9th Parliament, emphasized that the Guardian Council's oversight should not extend beyond elections, highlighting…
Khamenei Calls for Resolution of Water Issues Between Iran and Afghanistan
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei emphasized the need to resolve water disputes with Afghanistan during meetings with Afghan President Ghani and Indian Prime Minister Modi.…
Agreement Between Armenia and Azerbaijan on Continuation of Ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh
The Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to continue the ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh and resume peace negotiations in June, following severe clashes that resulted…
Letter to Khamenei: Compensate for Damage to the Regime's Reputation in the Khaleqi Case
Ahmad Montazeri wrote a letter to Ayatollah Khamenei criticizing the disqualification of Minou Khaleqi by the Guardian Council, calling it illegal and urging for the…
Misbahi-Moghadam: Ahmadinejad Gave a Report to the Leader Indicating We Have Reached the End of the Line
Gholamreza Misbahi Moghadam revealed that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reported to Iran's Leader that the country had reached a critical point regarding nuclear negotiations, suggesting the need…
Controversy Over Comparison of Israel to Nazi Germany
General Yair Golan's remarks comparing current Israeli societal trends to pre-Nazi Germany have ignited a significant controversy in Israel during Holocaust memorial ceremonies. While right-wing…
Davutoğlu: Turkey Likely to Send Ground Troops to Syria for Self-Defense
Turkey's Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu announced the country's readiness to send ground troops to Syria to combat ISIS, following rocket attacks on Turkish territory. President…
Concessions Granted by Parliament to Clerics
The Iranian parliament has passed a resolution granting religious seminaries and clerics various exemptions and privileges, including land for mosques and workspaces. This move raises…
Motahari: Khalighi Can Enter Parliament with a Few Months Delay
Ali Motahari discusses the case of Minoo Khalighi, whose election was invalidated by the Guardian Council. He suggests that the Supreme Leader's intervention could resolve…
Naghdi: Teachers' Problems Should Not Be Raised in Society
Mohammad Reza Naghdi, head of the Basij Organization, stated that teachers' issues should not be trivialized to material concerns and should not be discussed publicly.…