January 2015
Major Economic Corruption; Questioning the Foundations of Governance?
A letter from former Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi has revealed significant corruption in Iran's parliamentary elections, involving payments to numerous candidates. This has raised…
Hassan Nasrallah: Hezbollah Does Not Seek War with Israel
Hassan Nasrallah of Hezbollah declared that while the group does not seek war with Israel, it is prepared to retaliate against any further provocations. This…
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…
Iran's Foreign Minister Summoned to Parliament Again
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is summoned to Parliament to answer questions from lawmakers, following criticism from a German official regarding human rights in…
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…
Electronic Bracelets for Monitoring 10,000 Iranian Prisoners
Iran's parliament has approved the use of electronic bracelets to monitor 10,000 prisoners who are either on leave or working in open prisons. This initiative…
Parliament's Plan for Introducing the Minister of Justice by the Head of the Judiciary
The Iranian parliament has approved a plan that allows the Head of the Judiciary to propose candidates for the Minister of Justice, shifting some power…
A Member of Parliament Reports a 30 Million Toman Fine for Draft Dodgers
A member of the Iranian parliament announced a fine of 30 million tomans for draft dodgers over the age of 30, who will also lose…
Freedom of Expression; Walking on a Narrow Red Line
The article discusses the contentious issue of freedom of expression in Iran, particularly in light of recent events surrounding the publication of a controversial cartoon…
Protesters Demand Closure of French Embassy and Impeachment of Zarif
Hundreds of Basij students protested in front of the French Embassy in Tehran, demanding its closure and the impeachment of Foreign Minister Zarif over a…
The Suspension of the Newspaper 'Mardom-e Emruz' Due to 'Publication of an Article' About Charlie Hebdo
The Iranian newspaper Mardom-e Emruz was suspended for publishing an article related to Charlie Hebdo, which sparked criticism from parliament members. The incident highlights the…
National Football Team Players Threatened Over Selfies with Iranians in Australia
The Iranian national football team's players are facing backlash from the Football Federation due to selfies taken with fans in Australia, including controversial images involving…
Iran's Nuclear File Once Again Brings Mohammad Javad Zarif to Parliament
Mohammad Javad Zarif defended his nuclear negotiation strategies in front of the Iranian Parliament, asserting that the negotiating team is not pursuing political goals. He…
Concerns Over Negative Impact of Population Growth Plan on HIV Transmission in Iran
The head of Iran's AIDS department has raised concerns about the potential increase in HIV transmission due to the government's population growth plan and reduced…