December 2016
The Living's Sleep in the Grave
A report on homeless individuals sleeping in graves in Nasirabad has ignited public outrage in Iran, leading to discussions about government indifference. Notably, filmmaker Asghar…
Following the End of Hunger Strike, Political Prisoner Morteza Moradpour is 'Released'
Morteza Moradpour, a political prisoner, was released after ending a 65-day hunger strike, but several other political prisoners continue their strikes. Families of prisoners are…
Central Bank: Housing Transactions Decreased in December
In December, Tehran saw a 5.9% decrease in residential apartment transactions compared to last year, indicating ongoing stagnation in the housing market. Despite this, the…
Hassan Rouhani's Reaction to Report on Grave Sleepers: It Was Very Painful for Me
Hassan Rouhani expressed deep concern over a report revealing that impoverished families in Iran are sleeping in graves due to extreme poverty. The report, highlighted…
Montajabnia: There Will Be Opposition to Khatami's Resignation
Resul Montajabnia predicts that the National Trust Party's central council will oppose Mehdi Khatami's resignation as secretary-general. Khatami, under house arrest since 2011, expressed his…
Families of Political Prisoners to Rouhani: Save the Lives of Sadighi and Shariati
Families of political prisoners in Iran have appealed to President Rouhani to save the lives of Arash Sadighi and Ali Shariati, both on hunger strikes…
Mehdi Karroubi Resigns from the Secretary-Generalship of the National Trust Party
Mehdi Karroubi has resigned as Secretary-General of the National Trust Party while under house arrest, urging party members to accept his resignation for the greater…
Citizenship Rights; Moral Duty, Supertext, and Movement
The article discusses the negative reception of Rouhani's citizenship rights charter, emphasizing the theoretical nature of citizenship rights in Iran and the disconnect between legal…
Collecting Signatures in Parliament for the Release of Mohammad Javad Zarif's Statements
Javad Karimi Qoddusi is leading efforts in the Iranian Parliament to broadcast statements made by former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, which include admissions of…
Respect for Citizens' Rights or Election Propaganda?
Hassan Rouhani signed the Citizens' Rights Charter, fulfilling an electoral promise, but it faces criticism for lacking enforcement and ignoring constitutional principles. Ayatollah Yazdi has…
Ambiguity Regarding Economic Growth Rate Statistics in Iran
The Central Bank of Iran reported a preliminary 7.4% GDP growth in the first half of the year, but this figure is disputed and may…
Airbus Sells 100 Aircraft to Iran Air in $20 Billion Deal
Airbus has signed a $20 billion contract to sell 100 aircraft to Iran Air, including A320, A330, and A350 models, with deliveries starting in early…
Mohammad Reza Aref: I See the Process of Following Up on the House Arrest Issue as Positive
Mohammad Reza Aref expressed optimism about the process of lifting the house arrest of 2009 election protest leaders, which has been a demand from parts…
Minister of Economy: Currency Change from Rial to Toman Will Be Gradual
Iran's Minister of Economy announced that the transition from rial to toman will be gradual and will not involve immediate new banknotes. This decision is…
Complaint Filed by Motahari Against Mashhad Prosecutor Sent to Special Clergy Court
Ali Motahari's lawyer has contested the transfer of his client's complaint against the Mashhad prosecutor to the Special Clergy Court, arguing that the prosecutor's previous…
Warning of 'Serious Damage' to the Pharmaceutical Sector in Iran
Rasoul Dinarvand, head of Iran's Food and Drug Organization, warned of serious damage to the pharmaceutical sector due to unpaid claims from hospitals to insurance…
Hassan Rouhani, President of Iran, Signed and Announced the Citizenship Charter. What is your opinion on this action by Rouhani?
President Hassan Rouhani has signed and announced a Citizenship Charter aimed at reforming citizens' rights in Iran. The article includes a survey about public opinion…
Dollar Price Surpasses 4000 Tomans
The price of the US dollar in Tehran's free market has surpassed 4000 tomans for the first time, reflecting a significant increase influenced by global…
Implementing the Citizen's Charter Requires System Change
The article discusses the challenges and contradictions surrounding the implementation of Iran's Citizen's Rights Charter, which was promised by President Rouhani but has largely been…
Joint Commission Meeting on JCPOA to Be Held in January
A meeting of the Joint Commission on the JCPOA is scheduled for January 10, as announced by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. This follows concerns…
Kamali: Building Nuclear Propulsion Systems in Iran May Not Be Economically Viable
Behrouz Kamalvandi stated that Iran's uranium enrichment and plans for nuclear propulsion systems may lack economic justification. President Hassan Rouhani has ordered the Atomic Energy…
Qasemi on Sanctions Extension: We Will Act Decisively Against Breach of Promise
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed contacts between Iran and the U.S. regarding the extension of sanctions, asserting that Iran will respond decisively to any breach…
Rohani's Order for Nuclear Propulsion in Commercial Ships
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has ordered the development of nuclear propulsion systems for commercial ships in response to extended U.S. sanctions. This initiative raises questions…
Rouhani to Amano: Iran Will Not Be the Initiator of JCPOA Violation
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met with IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano, asserting that Iran will not initiate any violations of the JCPOA despite U.S. sanctions.…
Dialogue Between Salehi and Amano on Nuclear-Powered Ships and the JCPOA
Yukiya Amano of the IAEA visited Tehran to discuss Iran's nuclear activities, including plans for nuclear-powered ships. Ali Akbar Salehi emphasized Iran's commitment to the…
Central Bank Governor: Iran's Economic Growth Reached 7.4% in the First Half of the Year
The Central Bank Governor of Iran announced a significant economic growth of 7.4% in the first half of the year, attributed to the oil sector's…
Zarif's Request to Mogherini for the Formation of a Joint Commission on JCPOA
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif has requested the formation of a joint commission to address the recent extension of U.S. sanctions against Iran, emphasizing the multilateral…
Violation of the JCPOA?
The U.S. has extended sanctions against Iran without presidential approval, prompting debate over whether this constitutes a violation of the JCPOA. The Iranian government argues…
Iran Sanctions Extension Bill Becomes Law Without Obama's Signature
The U.S. Congress has extended sanctions against Iran for another 10 years without President Obama's signature, which automatically made the bill law. This move has…
Rohani Holds Some Regional Islamic Countries Responsible for Recent 'Crimes'
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused unnamed Islamic countries of supporting terrorism and contributing to regional violence during a speech at the International Unity Conference. He…
White House: Iran's Decision to Produce Nuclear Fuel for Ships Does Not Violate JCPOA
The White House stated that Iran's decision to develop nuclear fuel for maritime use does not breach the JCPOA. President Rouhani has directed officials to…
Zarif: Iran's Request for Joint Commission on JCPOA
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif has requested the Joint Commission of the JCPOA to discuss the US extension of D'Amato sanctions, citing breaches of the nuclear…
Amnesty International Calls for the Unconditional Release of Atena Daemi
Amnesty International has called for the unconditional release of Atena Daemi, an activist sentenced to seven years in prison for opposing the death penalty. The…
Rouhani's Orders to Zarif and Salehi Regarding U.S. 'Violation of JCPOA'
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has directed Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Atomic Energy Organization head Ali Akbar Salehi to address U.S. violations of the…
Swiss Banks' Caution in Cooperation with Iran Due to US Threats
Mohammad Nahavandian's recent trip to Switzerland highlighted the ongoing caution of Swiss banks in dealing with Iran due to US sanctions and threats. Despite the…
Rohani: Gulf Countries are Taking Iranian Soil for Their Own Purposes
Iranian President Hassan Rohani has warned that Gulf countries are smuggling Iranian soil for agricultural purposes, highlighting the environmental threat posed by this practice. This…
Criticism of Rouhani's Government for Not Awarding Contracts to the IRGC
The IRGC is criticizing the Rouhani government for awarding a shipbuilding contract to Hyundai instead of domestic companies, labeling it as a betrayal of the…
Sale Agreement for 80 Boeing Aircraft to Iran Finalized
IranAir and Boeing have finalized a $16.6 billion deal for 80 aircraft, marking a significant step in Iran's efforts to modernize its aviation fleet after…
Alamolhoda: They Want to Blame the Leader for the Failure of the JCPOA
Ahmad Alamolhoda accused government officials of attempting to blame the Supreme Leader for the failure of the JCPOA, following the U.S. Senate's approval to extend…
Daughters of Mousavi Express Serious Concerns About Their Father's Health
Mir Hossein Mousavi's daughters have raised serious concerns about their father's health, revealing he has suffered from a dangerous illness. The report highlights ongoing issues…
Tehran Friday Prayer Leader Calls 'Long Live Reforms' Slogan a Sign of 'Enemy Infiltration'
Kazem Sedighi, the Tehran Friday Prayer leader, condemned the 'Long Live Reforms' slogan on Student Day, claiming it signifies enemy infiltration in Iran. He criticized…
Student Protests on Student Day, December 7 in Iran
On December 7, Student Day in Iran, protests erupted at various universities demanding the lifting of house arrests for Green Movement leaders and the release…
Mandatory Implementation of the Law Reducing Working Hours for Women in Iranian Government Agencies
The Iranian government has mandated a law reducing working hours for women in public sector jobs, decreasing their weekly hours from 44 to 36. This…
Monitoring Board on JCPOA: Necessary Measures Will Be Implemented with Extension of Iran Sanctions
The Iranian Monitoring Board on the JCPOA has condemned the extension of U.S. sanctions as a gross violation of the agreement and plans to implement…
Response to the Extension of Sanctions Law; Joint Committee on JCPOA Holds Meeting
Iran's ambassador to the UN condemned the US Congress's extension of sanctions as a violation of the JCPOA, prompting a meeting of Iran's Joint Committee…
Interior Minister: Five Terrorist Groups Arrested During Arbaeen Ceremony
During the Arbaeen ceremony, Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli announced the arrest of five terrorist groups intending to carry out sabotage actions. Despite these…
Judiciary's Readiness to Trial Leaders of 2009 Election Protesters
The Iranian judiciary has reiterated its readiness to prosecute the leaders of the 2009 election protests if the National Security Council lifts their house arrest.…
Ali Larijani: If Babak Zanjani Had Cooperated, He Wouldn't Have Ended Up This Way
Ali Larijani commented on Babak Zanjani's death sentence, suggesting that cooperation with the government could have prevented it. Zanjani, a former oil broker, is accused…
Rouhani: Are We Going to Let Them Tear Up the JCPOA?
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has expressed defiance against potential actions by US President-elect Donald Trump to undermine the nuclear deal (JCPOA), emphasizing that Iran will…
Tehran City Council Member: The Soil of the Capital is No Longer Fertile
Mohammad Haqani, head of the Environment Committee of Tehran City Council, announced that Tehran's soil is polluted and no longer fertile, highlighting the serious environmental…
U.S. Secretary of State: The Nuclear Deal with Iran Has Made the Region and the World Safer
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry asserts that the nuclear deal with Iran has enhanced global security, despite Donald Trump's criticisms. Iranian officials express concerns…
Salehi's Protest to U.S. Energy Secretary Regarding Extension of Iran Sanctions
Ali Akbar Salehi, head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, protested to U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz about the extension of Iran sanctions, claiming it violates…
Head of Women's Basij: Judiciary Should Confront Gender Equality Advocates
Minou Aslani, head of the Women's Basij, criticized Iran's commitment to gender equality as contrary to women's interests and called for judicial action against advocates…
264 Members of Parliament Request Government to Take Reciprocal Action Against the U.S.
264 members of the Iranian Parliament have urged the government to respond to the U.S. Congress's resolution extending sanctions against Iran, which they claim contradicts…
Rouhani: If the US Congress's Resolution is Implemented, We Will Respond
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani presented the 1396 budget bill while asserting that Iran will not violate the JCPOA but will respond decisively if the US…
The Role of Putin, Khamenei, and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince in the OPEC Agreement
Vladimir Putin played a crucial role in mediating an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia at the recent OPEC meeting, marking the first cooperation with…
Rouhani: The JCPOA is a seven-party agreement and no country should be allowed to undermine it
Iran's President Rouhani emphasized the importance of the JCPOA as a seven-party agreement during a meeting with a Russian envoy, asserting that no country should…
Awaiting the Final Budget Bill of the Eleventh Government
The final budget bill of President Hassan Rouhani's government is set to be presented to the parliament amid ongoing economic challenges and political pressures, with…
The Fate of the JCPOA in Iranian Newspapers
Iranian newspapers report on the U.S. Senate's unanimous decision to extend sanctions against Iran for another 10 years, leading to significant backlash from Iranian officials…
The Death Sentence of Babak Zanjani Confirmed by the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Iran has confirmed the death sentence of Babak Zanjani, a key figure in a major oil corruption case, while overturning the…
Amnesty International: Major International Companies Complicit in Human Rights Violations through Palm Oil Consumption
Amnesty International has accused major international companies, including Nestlé and Unilever, of complicity in human rights violations linked to palm oil production in Indonesia, where…