September 2017
Rouhani Informs Foreign Ministry of 'Countering U.S. Actions' Law
Iran's President Rouhani has communicated a new law aimed at countering U.S. actions to the Foreign Ministry, following increased tensions after U.S. sanctions. The law…
Qualification of Zoroastrian Member of Yazd City Council Approved
The Yazd City Council's Zoroastrian member, Sepanta Niknam, has had his qualification re-approved by the legal committee of the Supervisory Board for Elections after a…
Assembly of Experts: Judiciary Must Address Electoral Violations Decisively
The Assembly of Experts has called on the judiciary to decisively address electoral violations from the recent presidential and local elections in Iran. Ahmad Jannati,…
Meeting with Mehdi Khazali
Mehdi Khazali, a critical political activist and ophthalmologist, has been imprisoned in Evin Prison since August 13, following a history of political dissent and a…
The Barrier of 'Political Men' in the Path of Women's Presidency
The term 'political men' has been a longstanding barrier for women seeking to run for the presidency in Iran. Despite recent announcements allowing women to…
Call for Ban on Marriage Between Guardians and Adopted Children in Iran
A member of Iran's parliament has called for a ban on marriages between guardians and adopted children, citing emotional and legal concerns. This follows a…