January 2015
Combatant Clergy Assembly: Rouhani Should Resolve House Arrest with Supreme Leader's Support
The Combatant Clergy Assembly has called on President Rouhani to resolve the house arrest of opposition figures Mousavi and Karroubi with the support of Supreme…
Second Reformist Conference in Less Than a Month
The second reformist conference in less than a month was held in Iran, emphasizing unity among reformists against opportunists. Key figures like Ali Motahari and…
Iran's Government Faces a Budget Deficit of 10 Trillion Tomans in the First Nine Months of This Year
Iran's government is facing a significant budget deficit of over 10 trillion tomans in the first nine months of the year, primarily due to lower-than-expected…
Ali Motahari, Tehran Representative, Claims Increased Self-Censorship and Limited Freedom of Expression in Iran
Ali Motahari highlights the growing self-censorship and diminishing freedom of expression in Iran's media under President Rouhani's administration. This situation is attributed to fears of…
Analysis of Iran's Leader Advisor's Visit to Moscow and Meeting with Putin
Ali Akbar Velayati, Iran's international affairs advisor, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss political and economic cooperation as well as nuclear negotiations. The…
Motahari: Freedom of Speech Has Become More Limited Under Rouhani's Government
Ali Motahari, a Tehran parliament representative, criticized the limited freedom of speech under Rouhani's administration, highlighting increased self-censorship among media due to governmental pressures. He…
Rouhani: Ayatollah Khomeini Chose the Path of Peace When Necessary
President Hassan Rouhani praised Ayatollah Khomeini for choosing peace during critical times, referencing ongoing nuclear negotiations with the 5+1 countries. This statement highlights the Iranian…
Iran's Minister of Communications: Instagram Filtering Has Been 83% Successful
Iran's Minister of Communications announced that the filtering of Instagram has achieved 83% success and plans to extend this filtering to other social media. The…
Is Moscow Playing a Role Between Israel and Iran?
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman is visiting Russia amid ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran. Russia's role is seen as a mediator, attempting to balance relations…
Jannati: Hitting the Mouths of 'Fools' and Leaders Lacking 'Honor'
Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati criticized influential figures in Iran for advocating compromise with the West regarding nuclear negotiations, condemned the Charlie Hebdo cartoons, and expressed anger…
Disagreement Among Principlists Regarding Developments in Saudi Arabia
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has passed away, leading to a wave of condolences from global leaders and a transition to King Salman. Iranian newspapers…
Controversy in Tehran Stock Exchange; Day of Shareholder Protests
On a day of protests in Tehran's stock market, shareholders expressed their anger over continuous declines in stock prices, demanding accountability from officials. The protests…
Obama Meets with the Family of Pastor Saeed Abedini
Barack Obama met with the family of Pastor Saeed Abedini, who has been imprisoned in Iran for over two years. During the meeting, Obama expressed…
Amnesty International Concerned About Continued Detention of Mahdieh Golroo
Amnesty International has raised concerns over the detention of Mahdieh Golroo, a women's rights activist arrested after a peaceful protest against acid attacks in Isfahan.…
Javad Karimi Qoddousi: The Leader is the Biggest Critic of Nuclear Negotiations
Javad Karimi Qoddousi, a member of Iran's Parliament, claims that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is the biggest critic of the nuclear negotiations with the P5+1,…
"70 to 80 Percent" of Major Projects in Iran are in the Hands of Governmental Entities
Ahmad Khorram, former Minister of Roads, claims that 70-80% of Iran's major projects are controlled by governmental entities, particularly military institutions, which he argues leads…
Reactions of Principlists to the Nationwide Reformists' Conference
The first gathering of reformist factions in Iran after six years took place, focusing on issues like lifting house arrest and political prisoners' freedom. Principlists…
Tayyebnia: We Will Revise the Budget Based on Oil at $40
Iran's Minister of Economy announced a revision of the 2015 budget to reflect a lower oil price of $40 per barrel, down from $70, due…
Zarif and Kerry's Talks Continued Late into Wednesday Night
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif engaged in extensive talks in Geneva to advance discussions on Iran's nuclear…
The World Bank is Not Optimistic About Iran's Economic Outlook
The World Bank's report indicates a bleak economic outlook for Iran, forecasting growth rates significantly lower than global averages due to international sanctions and dependency…
The Troubling Kiss of the Ambassador on Hashemi's Forehead
The article discusses the fallout from a Saudi ambassador's kiss on Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's forehead, leading to his recall by the Saudi government. It also…
Complaint from Six Thousand Iranian Teachers: Teachers Live Below the Poverty Line
Six thousand Iranian teachers have submitted a petition to the Parliament expressing dissatisfaction with their economic conditions, stating they live below the poverty line and…
Iran's Attorney General Files Charges Against 'Khabar Online' Website
Iran's Attorney General has filed charges against the Khabar Online news website following a critical article about the IRGC. The article, which referenced President Rouhani's…
Rouhani: Designers of Oil Price Drop Will Regret It
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned that countries responsible for the recent drop in oil prices will regret their actions, emphasizing that Iran is less dependent…
Rouhani: Iran Seeks Closer Cooperation with the European Union
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani expressed a desire for closer ties with the EU during a meeting with Cyprus's Foreign Minister. This cooperation aims to combat…
The Economic Victimization of the IRGC
The IRGC is defending its economic activities in response to criticism from President Rouhani, who questioned their involvement in the economy. The Javan newspaper, aligned…
Ayatollah Khamenei: Strictness Towards 'Infidels' Instead of Condemning Terrorism
Ayatollah Khamenei emphasized the importance of unity among Muslims while denying religious pluralism and advocating strictness towards non-believers. He made no mention of the recent…
Visit of Officials from Iran's Supreme Leader's Office to Nuclear Facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan
Officials from the office of Iran's Supreme Leader visited key nuclear facilities amid rising internal political disputes over the nuclear program. This visit highlights the…
185 Iranian Journalists: We Stand with the Victims of Charlie Hebdo and Freedom Seekers
185 Iranian journalists issued a statement condemning the Charlie Hebdo attack, asserting that violence against freedom of expression is unacceptable. They expressed solidarity with the…
End of Paris Hostage Situation with Death of Hostage-Taker and Four Hostages
A hostage situation at a Jewish supermarket in Paris ended with the deaths of the hostage-taker, Amedy Coulibaly, and four hostages. The incident is linked…
Resumption of Nuclear Negotiations with Iran and the U.S. Meeting in Geneva Next Week
Nuclear negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 will resume next week in Geneva, led by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman. This round of…
Khamenei: If Lifting Sanctions Is Conditional on Ideological Issues, No Official Will Accept It
Ayatollah Khamenei acknowledged the problems caused by international sanctions but insisted that no Iranian official would accept lifting them if it meant compromising fundamental ideological…
Rouhani's Call to Condemn Hostile Shia and Sunni Channels
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for a unified condemnation of television channels that incite division between Shia and Sunni Muslims. His remarks follow the…
IRGC Warns of Domestic 'Preparation' for Nuclear Retreat
The IRGC warns against a domestic push for nuclear concessions, viewing it as a psychological operation by the West. Yadollah Javani criticizes recent public discussions…
230 Members of Parliament Consider the House Arrest of Green Movement Leaders 'Legal'
230 Iranian parliament members have declared the house arrest of Green Movement leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi as legal, urging the judiciary to…
Severe Criticism from Hardline Newspapers on Hassan Rouhani's Speech
Hardline newspapers in Iran have criticized President Hassan Rouhani's recent call for a referendum on important issues and his statements about the country's nuclear ambitions.…
Is a Referendum Possible in the Islamic Republic?
Hassan Rouhani suggests that a referendum could help address pressing political and economic issues in Iran, particularly regarding nuclear negotiations. However, the article argues that…
The Limited Scope of Referendums in the Islamic Republic
Hassan Rouhani, the President of Iran, has called for constitutional referendums as a means of public participation, highlighting the government's historical avoidance of this tool.…
Hassan Rouhani Calls for Implementation of Constitutional Principle on Referendums
Hassan Rouhani is advocating for a constitutional principle that requires referendums on significant issues, particularly highlighting the current critical state of Iran's nuclear situation. This…
Hassan Mansour: One Cannot Fight Monopoly with Speeches
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani emphasized the need to eliminate monopolies in the economy during a recent speech, suggesting that subsidies should be redirected from political…
Kayhan and Javan Warn About the Role of Reformists in Parliamentary Elections
The article discusses the rising tensions within Iran's political landscape as hardline factions prepare to challenge Ali Larijani's leadership in the upcoming parliamentary elections, while…
Rouhani Calls for Referendum on Important Issues
President Hassan Rouhani has called for a referendum on significant economic, social, political, and cultural issues, emphasizing the need for public involvement in decision-making. He…
President of Iran's Chamber of Commerce: We Are Not Significant in Exports
Gholamhossein Shafiei, President of Iran's Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the country's minimal share in global exports and the need for a shift in focus towards…
The Endless Challenge of House Arrest and the Future of Rouhani's Government
The article discusses the ongoing debate within the Iranian government regarding the house arrest of Green Movement leaders, highlighting four different approaches to their situation.…
Ministry of Culture Spokesman Clarifies: Shajarian Does Not Need to Apologize
The spokesman for Iran's Ministry of Culture clarified that Mohammad Reza Shajarian does not need to apologize for his past actions, emphasizing that any restrictions…
Interim Friday Prayer Leader of Tehran: The Sedition Has Not Been Rooted Out
Kazem Sedighi, the interim Friday prayer leader of Tehran, asserted that the sedition from the 2009 protests has not been eradicated, warning of the continued…
Iraq in 2014; Between the 'Islamic State' and the Islamic Republic
In 2014, Iraq faced severe internal violence and the rise of ISIS following the withdrawal of foreign forces. The political landscape was complicated by the…
Iran's Attorney General: Lifting House Arrests Not on National Security Council's Agenda
Iran's Attorney General declared that the issue of lifting the house arrest of Green Movement leaders is not currently being considered by the Supreme National…