December 2017
Rouhani: Criticism and Protest are the People's Right in All Matters
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani acknowledged the recent protests, stating that criticism and protest are the people's rights, while warning against violence. The protests, initially focused…
What is the Nature of the Recent Protests in Iran?
Recent protests in Iran have sparked discussions about their nature and implications, with sociologist Saeed Barzin highlighting the government's dual approach of tolerance and potential…
International Media's Reflection on Iran Protests
Recent protests in Iran have sparked varied international media reactions, highlighting economic grievances and political discontent. Protests began over rising prices and spread to multiple…
Finally, 'Awakening of Iranians' Against the Clerical Government
The December 2017 protests in Iran marked a significant awakening among the populace against the clerical government, driven by widespread discontent with economic conditions and…
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives: It is important to support peaceful protests in Iran
Protests against the Iranian government and economic conditions have erupted in various cities, prompting U.S. lawmakers, including Paul Ryan and Tom Cotton, to call for…
Senator Cotton Calls for Support for the People of Iran Amid Mashhad Protests
Senator Tom Cotton has called for support for the Iranian people amid protests in Mashhad against rising prices. The protests have escalated into violence, with…
Rouhani Criticizes 'Exaggeration of Short-term Weaknesses and Problems'
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani criticized the exaggeration of short-term problems in the country, linking it to political disputes and corruption. His comments follow a warning…
Protests in Several Cities in Iran; Arrests of Protesters in Tehran and Kermanshah
Protests erupted in multiple Iranian cities, including Tehran and Kermanshah, against rising prices, leading to arrests and clashes with security forces. Demonstrators voiced demands for…
First Vice President Rouhani on Mashhad Protests: Economic Issues are a Pretext
Protests erupted in several Iranian cities, including Mashhad, against economic issues, which the First Vice President attributed to government opponents. The protests turned violent, leading…
16 Baha'i Shops Closed in Tabriz
Authorities in East Azerbaijan Province have closed 16 Baha'i businesses in Tabriz without providing a clear reason. This action is part of a long history…
Police Confront Protesters; Governor of Mashhad: Several Arrested
Protests against rising prices occurred in Mashhad, Nishapur, and Kashmar, leading to police confrontations and several arrests. The governor of Mashhad reported that the protests…
Parliament Resolution: Government Obligated to Support Jerusalem as the Capital of 'Palestine'
The Iranian Parliament has mandated the government to support Jerusalem as the eternal capital of Palestine, following a vote that included chants against the U.S.…
Wave of Regret; Rouhani's Populism or Rivals' Conspiracy?
A wave of regret among voters for Hassan Rouhani's presidency has emerged, leading to concerns among political figures about the implications for the moderate-reformist coalition.…
Council President Opposes Bill for Women's Security Against Violence
Zahra Ayatollahi, President of the Cultural and Social Council of Women, opposes the bill aimed at ensuring women's security against violence, arguing that support for…
Senwar's Account of Soleimani's Phone Call: 'All Resources are at Hamas's Disposal'
Yahya Sinwar of Hamas reported a phone call with Qassem Soleimani, where Soleimani assured Hamas of Iran's full support and resources for the defense of…
Tehran Prosecutor Reiterates Allegations of 'Espionage' Against Ahmadreza Jalali
Tehran's prosecutor has reiterated allegations against Ahmadreza Jalali, a nuclear expert sentenced to death for espionage, claiming he confessed to meetings with Mossad and sharing…
A Member of Parliament: 25 Billion Tomans of Irregular Salaries Returned
A member of the Iranian Parliament has announced that 25 billion tomans of irregular salaries have been returned to the treasury, following the formation of…
Minister of Science Promises to Reform Student Admission Regulations
The Iranian Minister of Science, Mansour Gholami, announced the formation of a working group to reform student admission regulations following President Rouhani's directive to eliminate…
Jannidi: Rouhani's Order to the Minister of Science Regarding Starred Students is Explicit
Laya Jannidi, a legal assistant to President Rouhani, asserts that the President's directive to the Minister of Science regarding starred students is clear and that…
Inflation Increased to Eight Percent in Azar
Iran's inflation rate has risen to 8 percent in Azar, with food and essential goods experiencing the highest increases. This trend raises concerns about the…
The Siege That Lasted 2500 Days; The Key That Did Not Turn in the Lock
The article discusses the 2500-day house arrest of Iranian opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi, Zahra Rahnavard, and Mehdi Karroubi, highlighting the lack of progress in…
Letter from Ahmadreza Jalali's Wife to Rouhani: Act Before It's Too Late
Vida Mehranian, the wife of Ahmadreza Jalali, has written to President Rouhani urging him to investigate the violations of her husband's civil rights by the…
The Illusion of 'Change and Reform' Has Come to Regret
The article discusses the disillusionment with Rouhani's government in Iran, highlighting five key failures that have led to a social media campaign expressing regret among…
Khatami: Wave of Regret Over Voting for Rouhani is a Conspiracy
Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has condemned the 'We Regret' campaign against Hassan Rouhani's government as a conspiracy aimed at demoralizing the public. Khatami, who…
1500 Toman Gasoline: Fuel for 800,000 Jobs
The Iranian government is considering a significant increase in gasoline prices, which could lead to the loss of approximately 800,000 jobs, as highlighted by various…
Rouhani: Surveillance Must Be Legal, No One Can Interfere in Government Affairs
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani emphasized the need for legal surveillance and respect for privacy in government affairs during a national conference. He expressed satisfaction with…
Attorney General: Some Officials and Their Relatives Are Involved in Smuggling
The Attorney General of Iran revealed that some officials and their relatives are involved in smuggling, highlighting the ineffectiveness of the Anti-Smuggling Headquarters. This situation…
International Monetary Fund Predicts Iran's Economic Growth at 4.2% for Next Year
The IMF predicts Iran's economy will grow by 4.2% next year, highlighting the need for banking reforms and reduction of government debts. This growth contrasts…
Sit-in by Two Starred Students in Protest Against Minister of Science
Majid Dary and Mahdieh Golroo, two students barred from education, are protesting in front of the Ministry of Science against the Minister's denial of the…
Iran Calls for 'Arming the Palestinian People' and Highlights Fajr 5 Missiles
Kazem Sedighi, the Tehran Friday prayer leader, called for the arming of Palestinians in response to Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Iranian officials…
Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: We Seek to Consolidate Victories
Mohammad Ali Jafari, the commander of the IRGC, announced efforts to consolidate victories in the Middle East, particularly in Yemen, while hinting at domestic issues…
Tehran Governor Proposes Designated Location for Holding Protest Gatherings
Tehran's governor has proposed a designated location for protests to manage public dissent more effectively. This comes amid ongoing protests in Iran, highlighting the government's…
Speculations on the Price Increase of Gasoline
Iranian newspapers are speculating about a potential increase in gasoline prices, with reports suggesting prices could rise to between 1400 and 1700 tomans. Government officials…
Conversation between Hassan Rouhani and Qassem Soleimani with Hamas Officials
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani held phone conversations with Hamas officials to reaffirm Iran's support for Palestine following the U.S.…
Boris Johnson: I have asked Iranian officials to release dual nationals
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has urged Iranian officials to release dual nationals Nazanin Zaghari and Kamal Foroughi during his visit to Tehran. Zaghari, an…
UK: Nazanin Zaghari's Case Discussed in Boris Johnson's Talks with Iranian Officials
Boris Johnson discussed the cases of imprisoned Iranian-British citizens, including Nazanin Zaghari, with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani during his recent visit to Tehran. Zaghari, who…
News Bombshells of the 97 Budget
Iran's budget proposal for 1397 (2018) has been presented, highlighting significant cuts to cash subsidies and increased travel fees, which could lead to confusion among…
Indian and Russian Officials Discuss North-South Corridor
The foreign ministers of India, Russia, and China will meet to discuss the North-South Transport Corridor and regional issues, including Afghanistan and the Middle East.…
Kalantari: Water in Iran has passed the crisis stage, and the country's soil is in a critical condition
Isa Kalantari, head of Iran's Environmental Protection Organization, warns that the country is facing a critical situation regarding water and soil resources, which can no…
Return of British Foreign Secretary to London; Nazanin Zaghari's Court Hearing Did Not Take Place
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson visited Iran but did not address the status of Nazanin Zaghari, a dual-national prisoner whose court hearing was postponed. The…
Reduction of Several Thousand Billion in Development and Subsidy Budgets in the Proposed Budget for 2018
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani presented the 2018 budget to parliament, which includes significant cuts to development and subsidy budgets, raising concerns about potential economic recession…
Johnson has had 'frank and constructive' discussions in Tehran regarding Nazanin Zaghari
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson visited Tehran and discussed the case of Nazanin Zaghari with Iranian officials, emphasizing the UK's commitment to the JCPOA. This…
Criticism from Parliament Representative on Government's 'Mismanagement' Regarding Border Crossing and Porters
Rasoul Khazari, a member of the Iranian parliament, criticized the government's handling of the Tamarchin border crossing closure, which has impacted the livelihoods of millions…
Strategic Mistakes of Rouhani and Soleimani in Response to the U.S. President and CIA Chief
Hassan Rouhani declined a meeting with Donald Trump during the UN General Assembly, while Qassem Soleimani refused to accept a letter from CIA Director Mike…
Pakistan Army Commander; A Turning Point in Tehran-Islamabad Relations?
General Qamar Javed Bajwa of Pakistan visited Tehran, engaging with Iranian leaders to discuss regional issues and enhance bilateral relations. This visit raises questions about…
Support for Ali Abdullah Saleh; Saudi-led Coalition Bombs Houthi Positions in Sanaa
The Saudi-led coalition has bombed Houthi positions in Sanaa, supporting former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh after their alliance collapsed due to recent clashes. Saleh…
CIA Chief's Letter to Qassem Soleimani Regarding Threats to US Interests
CIA Director Mike Pompeo revealed he wrote a letter to Qassem Soleimani regarding threats to US interests in Iraq, which Soleimani refused to read. This…
Rouhani: We Do Not Want a Rift Between Iran and the Arab World
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani emphasized the importance of maintaining close ties with the Arab world and criticized Saudi Arabia's internal conflicts and its past support…