May 2017
Raisi Once Again Calls for Investigation into 'Engineered Violations' in Elections
Ebrahim Raisi has accused the Rouhani government of engineered violations in the 2017 presidential elections, claiming that these actions undermine public trust. He has called…
Tehran Chief Justice: Most Detainees on Election Day Have Been Released
Most of the 120 individuals detained on election day in Tehran for electoral violations have been released, but their cases are still under investigation. The…
Interior Ministry's Strong Response to 'Halal Vote' and Doubts About Election Integrity
The Iranian Interior Ministry strongly criticized comments from Mohammad Ali Mohammadi Kermani regarding the integrity of the recent elections, labeling them as harmful to national…
Denial of Arrest of Several Education Managers on Charges of 'Electoral Violation'
The Tehran Education Department has denied reports of the arrest of its managers over alleged electoral violations, amidst ongoing protests from principlists claiming electoral fraud…
Hassan Rouhani: Four Million Votes Were Not Cast in the Election
Hassan Rouhani has claimed that four million votes were not cast in the recent presidential election, blaming the Guardian Council for the delays in the…
Over 400 Women Elected to Local Councils in Sistan and Baluchestan Province
In Sistan and Baluchestan province, over 400 women have been elected to local councils, marking a significant increase from the previous elections. This development reflects…
Window; Human Rights and Presidential Elections in Iran
The European Parliament condemned Iran's electoral process as unfree and unfair, citing restrictions on opposition and disqualification of candidates. Iranian officials, including President Rouhani, have…
Member of Parliament Reports on 'Widespread Deployment' of Plainclothes Forces in Tehran
Mahmoud Sadeghi, a Tehran MP, reported the deployment of plainclothes forces in the city, questioning their purpose amid rising tensions before the presidential election. Ebrahim…
Election Supervisory Boards Have Disqualified Over Four Thousand More Candidates
The Iranian election supervisory boards have disqualified an additional 4,500 candidates for local council elections, raising the total disqualified to approximately 14,500. This has raised…
The Alliance for Democracy in Iran Boycotts Presidential Elections
The Alliance for Democracy in Iran has called for a boycott of the upcoming presidential elections, criticizing them as unfair and manipulated. This group, formed…
The Concept of 'Political Men': Women's Ban or Legal Right to Run in Elections?
Shahindokht Molaverdi has raised concerns about the term 'political men' and its implications for women's candidacy in Iranian elections. She emphasizes the need for clear…