June 2016
Hassan Rouhani Criticizes the Judiciary
During Judiciary Week in Tehran, President Hassan Rouhani criticized the judiciary's handling of recent political events, particularly the attack on the Saudi embassy. He emphasized…
Rouhani: We Must Gain the Trust of Domestic and Foreign Investors
President Hassan Rouhani emphasized the need to attract both domestic and foreign investment to create jobs for the youth in Iran, highlighting the importance of…
Foreign Partners of Babak Zanjani Ready to Post Rial Bail
Babak Zanjani's lawyer announced that foreign partners are ready to post bail in rials after a judiciary spokesperson stated that Zanjani has not yet provided…
Announcement from the Governor's Office: The Governor of Tehran Receives a Monthly Salary of 17 Million Tomans
The Tehran Governor's Office announced that Hossein Hashemi receives a monthly salary of 17 million tomans, countering claims of a 65 million toman salary. This…
Judiciary on Salary Case: 'We Don't Just Deal with Small Thieves'
The Iranian Judiciary is investigating the issue of astronomical salaries, with officials defending their actions against high-ranking individuals involved in corruption. Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei emphasized…
Accused in the Hamidiyeh Police Station Attack; From Operation to Death Sentences
The Iranian Supreme Court confirmed death sentences for three Arab citizens involved in a 2015 attack on a police station in Khuzestan, which resulted in…
Comments from the Chief Justice of Kerman Regarding the Arrest of Nazanin Zaghari
Nazanin Zaghari, an Iranian-British citizen, has been arrested in Kerman in connection with alleged activities related to the 2009 protests, which the Iranian government refers…
Attackers on Saudi Embassy in Iran to be Tried on July 19
The Iranian judiciary has announced that 48 individuals involved in the attack on the Saudi embassy in Tehran will be tried on July 19, with…
Government Spokesman: A Think Tank Has Been Formed Against the Government
The government spokesman revealed that a politically motivated think tank is orchestrating negative reports against the Rouhani administration, particularly concerning high salaries of officials. This…
Continuation of Screening for the Film 'We Won't Get Used to It' Approved
The screening of the film 'We Won't Get Used to It' has been allowed to continue after a week of suspension due to its advertisements…
Iran's Minister of Culture: Some Representatives of the Leader are Completely Opposed to Music
Iran's Minister of Culture, Ali Jannati, revealed that some provincial representatives of the Supreme Leader are pressuring the judiciary to ban concerts, citing personal beliefs…
Mohseni Eje'i: No Concerts Will Be Held Without Commitments from Organizers
Iran's judiciary spokesperson, Gholamhossein Mohseni Eje'i, announced that concerts deemed against public decency will not be allowed without commitments from organizers to ensure no illegal…
Director General of Political Affairs of the Ministry of Interior: We Do Not Have a Blacklist for Speakers
The Iranian Ministry of Interior claims there is no formal blacklist preventing individuals from speaking, although some have been banned based on judicial rulings. This…
Karrubi's Son: Lifting the House Arrest of Green Movement Leaders Before the 2017 Elections is Unlikely
Hossein Karroubi, son of Mehdi Karroubi, stated that the house arrest of Green Movement leaders is unlikely to be lifted before the 2017 elections, as…
Amir Arjamand: The Government Can Do Something About the House Arrest
Ardshir Amir Arjamand argues that the Iranian government can take action to clarify the legal status of the house arrest of opposition leaders Mir Hossein…
Seventy Arrested at a Private Party in a Restaurant in Farahzad
Seventy individuals were arrested at a mixed-gender party in a Tehran restaurant, with some accused of consuming alcohol. This incident follows a similar crackdown on…
Arrest of Dozens of Women and Men at 'Mixed' Party in Bandar Abbas
In Bandar Abbas, 62 individuals were arrested at a mixed party, with authorities emphasizing a crackdown on moral offenses. This follows recent criticism of similar…
Hasan Khomeini: Banning Individuals from Media Today is Ridiculing Ourselves
Hasan Khomeini criticized the media ban on former President Mohammad Khatami, calling it ineffective and a form of self-ridicule. His comments during a live television…
Support from Judiciary Spokesperson and Basij for the Implementation of Whipping Sentences for 35 Students
The Iranian Judiciary has defended the legal execution of whipping sentences for 35 students involved in a mixed party, while a Ministry of Labor official…