May 2017
333% Increase in Prison Population in Iran Over 30 Years
Iran's prison population has surged by 333% over the past 30 years, with significant overcrowding and a high percentage of young, married inmates. The head…
Criticism in Friday Prayer of 'Inappropriate' Remarks by Some Candidates
On the day of the Iranian presidential elections, several Friday prayer leaders criticized Hassan Rouhani's campaign remarks, calling for repentance from candidates whose statements were…
Arrest of Several Individuals on Charges of 'Theft of Organizational Documents' by an Election Headquarters
Several individuals have been arrested for allegedly stealing documents at the request of an election headquarters to use against a rival. The Judiciary spokesperson highlighted…
JCPOA, Elections, and the Shadow of War Over the Country: Khamenei Against Rouhani
The article discusses the conflict between Iranian President Rouhani and Supreme Leader Khamenei regarding the JCPOA and the perception of war threats. Khamenei disputes Rouhani's…
Rouhani: My Inquiry to the Judiciary Regarding Khatami Has Gone Unanswered
Hassan Rouhani revealed that he has not received a response to his inquiry to the judiciary regarding the media ban on former president Mohammad Khatami.…
Khamenei's Representative: The IRGC Has Never Interfered in Elections, Will Not Interfere, and Will Not in the Future
Ali Saidi, representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in the IRGC, claims the military has never interfered in elections and will not in the future, despite…
Final Presidential Debate; Widespread Accusations Among Candidates
The final presidential debate in Iran featured intense accusations among candidates, particularly focusing on economic mismanagement and corruption. Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf accused Hassan Rouhani and…
Reactions to the Council Lists
The final lists for the city council elections in Iran have sparked criticism, especially regarding the unfamiliar names on the Reformists' list. Economic debates are…
Are the Poverty Combat Strategies of the Election Candidates Effective?
The article discusses the various strategies proposed by Iranian election candidates to combat poverty, highlighting their differing perspectives and approaches. While some candidates focus on…
Rouhani's Reaction to Judiciary Spokesman's Remarks on Clothing Shipment
Hassan Rouhani responded to judiciary spokesperson Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei's comments about a clothing shipment found at the home of the Minister of Education's daughter, asserting…
Spokesman for Rouhani's Campaign: Qalibaf Should Explain His Son's Business Activities
The spokesman for Rouhani's campaign has called on Qalibaf to clarify his son's business dealings amid accusations of corruption involving the Minister of Education's daughter.…
Tragedy in Golestan
A tragic explosion occurred at the Free City Coal Mine in Golestan, leaving dozens of miners trapped and resulting in at least 21 confirmed deaths.…
Mohammad Khatami: The Non-Election of Rouhani Means a Stronger Likelihood of Sanctions Resuming
Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami supports Hassan Rouhani's candidacy for the upcoming presidential elections, warning that Rouhani's defeat could lead to a return of international…