December 2015
Efforts to Abolish Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers
Aliyar Malekshahi, head of the Judicial Commission, advocates for abolishing the death penalty for drug traffickers, suggesting it requires national consensus and further refinement. A…
Dissonance Among Conservatives Regarding Candidate Qualifications and Reformist Strategies
The Guardian Council's approach to candidate qualifications for the upcoming parliamentary elections is causing tension among conservatives, with concerns about unjust disqualifications. Reformists are urged…
Continued Unhealthy Air Quality in Tehran; Warning to the Government in Parliament
Tehran's air quality has remained unhealthy for 17 consecutive days, prompting warnings from 106 members of Parliament to the Rouhani government to take action. The…
Ebrahim Yazdi's Call for Active Participation in Elections
Ebrahim Yazdi, Secretary-General of the Freedom Movement of Iran, has urged political activists to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections. He reflects on the past…
Rouhani Emphasizes the Importance of Women's Participation in Elections
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted the importance of women's participation in upcoming elections, calling for qualified women to register. This comes amid ongoing debates about…
Police: The Killer of Potential Parliamentary Candidate in Khorramabad Arrested
The police in Lorestan province arrested the killer of Hosiyar Maleki Toleabi, a potential candidate for the upcoming parliamentary elections. The motive for the murder…
Interior Minister Reports 'Red Security Status' in 10 Electoral Districts
Iran's Interior Minister Abdulreza Rahmani Fazli announced that 10 electoral districts are in a 'red security status' due to regional conditions and ethnic disputes. He…
Prison Organization: Average Age of Criminals Has Decreased from 36 to 30 Years
Asghar Jahangir, head of Iran's Prison Organization, announced a decrease in the average age of criminals from 36 to 30 years, attributing this trend to…
Proposal to Replace Death Penalty with Life Imprisonment for Drug Traffickers
A proposal is being considered in the Iranian Parliament to replace the death penalty with life imprisonment for drug traffickers, except for armed traffickers. This…
Third Yellow Card Issued to Minister of Industry and Trade by Iranian Parliament
The Iranian parliament issued a third yellow card to Minister Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh for his dual role in multiple companies while serving as a minister.…
Third Yellow Card for Minister of Industry
Iranian Minister of Industry, Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh, received a third yellow card from parliament for holding multiple company board memberships while serving as a minister.…
How Important is the Presence of Reformists?
The article discusses the significance of reformists in the upcoming Iranian elections amidst a backdrop of increasing tensions with their opponents. It raises questions about…