February 2016
Iran's Minister of Intelligence: Terrorist Elements Arrested Before Elections
Iran's Minister of Intelligence announced the arrest of individuals planning terrorist acts during upcoming elections, asserting that security measures have been heightened to prevent disruptions.…
Minister of Communications: Some Institutions Pressured to Filter Social Networks
Iran's Minister of Communications, Mahmoud Vaezi, stated that there was pressure from certain institutions to filter social networks ahead of the elections, but they resisted.…
The Influence of Leadership and the Revolutionary Guard on Elections
The article discusses the controversial influence of the Guardian Council and other powerful entities, including the leadership office of Ayatollah Khamenei and the Revolutionary Guard,…
IRGC in Gilan Reports Arrest of Members Distributing 'Misguided' Books in the Province
The IRGC in Gilan has arrested members of a group distributing banned books, including 'The Satanic Verses.' This crackdown highlights ongoing censorship and the underground…
Intervention, Fear, and Self-Goal by Khamenei
Ayatollah Khamenei is attempting to influence the upcoming elections by rallying support for a conservative parliament while expressing fears about potential social movements against hardliners.…
Bahman Dar al-Shafai Released from Evin Prison on Bail
Bahman Dar al-Shafai, an Iranian journalist and translator, was released from Evin Prison on bail after three weeks of detention. His arrest follows a pattern…
Four Reasons to Encourage Participation in the 94 Elections and Their Critique
The article critiques the arguments for participating in the upcoming elections in Iran, highlighting that many opponents of the Islamic Republic do not wish to…
Formation of the IRGC Airborne Unit by Order of the Supreme Leader
The IRGC is forming a new Airborne Unit under the command of the Supreme Leader, transferring helicopters from its Aerospace Force to enhance military capabilities.…
Influential Institutions and Individuals in Iran's Elections
The article discusses the influence of various institutions and individuals on Iran's upcoming elections, questioning the role of the Supreme Leader and affiliated bodies versus…
Iran and the Gulf Cooperation Council: Possibility of Confrontation, Military Balance (3)
The article discusses the military dynamics between Iran and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, highlighting the challenges of military unification among GCC members and…
Elections: The Nightmare of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic
Ayatollah Khamenei expresses concerns over the upcoming elections amid extensive disqualifications of candidates by the Guardian Council, fearing that the elections may not align with…
No to 'Daesh Jurisprudence' Through the Assembly of Experts Elections
Ayatollah Khamenei and the IRGC have manipulated the Assembly of Experts elections to create a compliant body, disqualifying many reformist candidates. This manipulation reflects a…
Projection; IRGC's Strategy in Upcoming Elections
Ali Saidi, a senior IRGC official, criticized the idea of neutrality in elections as a lie and labeled discussions about a Leadership Council as a…
Rouhani's Advisor Calls for Emergency Meeting of the Broadcasting Council
Hesameddin Ashna, an advisor to President Rouhani, has called for an emergency meeting of the IRIB Supervisory Council following the suspension of two 'Press TV'…
Drill for Confronting 'Disruptive' Workers Held in Northern Iran
In response to growing labor protests in Iran, the IRGC and Basij forces conducted a drill to prepare for confronting 'disruptive workers' in Golestan province.…
Deputy Commander of the IRGC: Our Position in Syria is to Elevate to a Major Regional Power
The Deputy Commander of the IRGC, Hossein Salami, asserts that Saudi Arabia lacks the military capability to influence the situation in Syria and emphasizes Iran's…
Regional Statements on Military Intervention in Syria
The Assad government condemned potential ground interventions by Saudi Arabia and Bahrain in Syria as aggression. Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Jafari emphasized that while defending…
Increase in Iranian Casualties in 'Northern Aleppo Clashes'
The number of Iranian casualties in the recent clashes in northern Aleppo has risen, with reports indicating at least 13 killed, including members of the…
Request by Three Republican Congress Members for a Trip to Iran During Elections
Three Republican members of the U.S. Congress have requested visas to observe the upcoming Iranian elections, emphasizing the importance of witnessing the democratic process. They…