May 2016
The Whip of the Employer and Judge on the Backs of Claiming Workers
The article discusses the approval of controversial credentials for Nader Qazipour by the Iranian parliament, which has sparked public outrage. It highlights the lack of…
Ali Larijani Assumes Presidency of the Tenth Parliament
Ali Larijani has been elected as the president of Iran's Tenth Parliament, defeating Mostafa Kaveh Kabi. This election follows a series of political maneuvers, including…
The Last Student Who Became the Monitor; Ahmad Jannati
Ahmad Jannati has been elected president of the Assembly of Experts despite being a target of reformist campaigns aimed at preventing his election. His presidency…
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…
Parliament Votes for Stricter Regulations on Appointments to Sensitive Positions
The Iranian parliament has approved a bill requiring executive bodies to consult the Judiciary and the IRGC Intelligence Organization for appointments to sensitive positions. This…
The Official Birth of 'Political Criminal' in the Islamic Republic
The Iranian parliament has finalized a law recognizing 'political criminals' after 37 years, granting them certain rights. However, the law's definitions and provisions may still…
After 37 Years, Political Crime Finally Clarified
The Iranian government has approved the Political Crime Law after 37 years of uncertainty, allowing for retrials of those previously convicted under older laws. This…
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…
Jannati: The Guardian Council Can Disqualify Candidates After Elections
Ahmad Jannati, Secretary of the Guardian Council, asserts that the council can disqualify candidates even after elections, contradicting claims from President Rouhani and MP Ali…
Arrest of One Individual in Connection with the Release of Photos Attributed to Minou Khalighi
Hamed Talebi, a former journalist, has been arrested for releasing photos attributed to Minou Khalighi, a disqualified parliamentary candidate. Khalighi has denied the photos' authenticity…
Four Transformative Trends in the First to Tenth Parliaments: The Decline of an Institution
The article discusses the decline of the Iranian parliament from its inception to the present, highlighting the reduction of political diversity, the diminishing status of…
Parliamentary Deputy of Rouhani: According to the Government, There Are 18 Female Representatives in the Parliament
Majid Ansari, the parliamentary deputy of President Rouhani, affirmed that the government recognizes 18 female representatives in the parliament despite the Guardian Council invalidating Minou…
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…