October 2015
Motahari: Indifference of Society Due to Fear Has Led to Continued House Arrest
Ali Motahari, an Iranian MP, criticized the societal indifference and fear that has led to the continued house arrest of prominent political figures since 2009.…
Parliament Prohibits Guardian Council and Government from Favoring Candidates in Elections
The Iranian parliament has passed a bill to prevent the Guardian Council and government officials from favoring candidates in elections, aiming to ensure a fairer…
The Water Rights That Bind Tehran and Kabul
Iran's Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of water rights from shared rivers in the context of Iran-Afghanistan relations. This issue has been a recurring topic…
Hassan Rouhani Emphasizes 'Full Implementation' of JCPOA in Letter to Iran's Leader
Hassan Rouhani wrote to Ayatollah Khamenei to express gratitude for support regarding the JCPOA and emphasized the government's commitment to its full implementation. The letter…
Prohibition of Ineligible Athletes from Joining Iran's National Teams
Iran's military has announced a ban on athletes who have violated military service regulations from participating in national teams. This decision follows concerns over fraudulent…
IAEA: Iran Announces Temporary Implementation of Additional Protocol
Iran has announced it will temporarily implement the Additional Protocol of the nuclear agreement, pending ratification by its parliament. This move is part of a…
Guardian Council Approves Parliament's Bill on Implementation of JCPOA
The Guardian Council has approved the Iranian Parliament's bill on the implementation of the JCPOA, paving the way for its execution likely starting next week.…
Hassan Rouhani: The Economic Situation Will Change Significantly Next Year
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced plans for a new economic package following the implementation of the nuclear agreement, emphasizing the need for foreign investment and…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Summons UAE Chargé d'Affaires in Tehran
Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned the UAE chargé d'affaires following the arrest of nine Iranian teachers in Abu Dhabi, demanding their immediate release. The teachers were…
Tehran City Council: The Decision to Reduce Council Members is 'Hasty and Unprofessional'
The Tehran City Council has criticized a recent parliamentary decision to reduce the number of council members from 31 to 21 as 'hasty and unprofessional,'…
Opponents of the JCPOA Caused the Closure of Ayatollah Javadi Amoli's Class
On Sunday, opponents of the JCPOA disrupted Ayatollah Javadi Amoli's ethics class in Qom, protesting against the parliament's non-approval of the nuclear agreement. The protest…