March 2016
Ministry of Interior Unaware of Reasons for Annulment of Votes in Isfahan
The Iranian Deputy Minister of Interior, Hossein Ali Amiri, stated that the ministry has not been informed about the reasons for the annulment of votes…
Iran's Hajj Organization Chief Criticizes Lack of Sentence Announcement for Two Saudi Officers
The head of Iran's Hajj Organization criticized Saudi Arabia for not announcing the sentence for two police officers convicted of sexually assaulting Iranian teenagers. This…
Isfahan Governor Calls for Explanation Regarding Invalidated Votes of Third Elected Member of Parliament
The governor of Isfahan announced that the Guardian Council has invalidated the votes of Mino Khaleghi, the third elected member of parliament from Isfahan. Khaleghi,…
Hamun Wetland Registered on UNESCO List
Hamun Wetland has been officially registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site, a significant achievement for Iranian environmental efforts. This registration is expected to enhance…
Criticism from Two Shia Authorities on the Length of Nowruz Holidays
Two prominent Shia clerics in Iran have criticized the two-week Nowruz holidays, arguing that they harm the country's progress and disrupt social activities. They suggest…
Approval of the General Budget for the First Two Months of 2016 in Parliament
The Iranian parliament approved a two-month budget for 2016 due to delays in presenting the full budget, which is expected to be approved later. The…
With the Approval of the Guardian Council, Blood Money for Women and Men Equalized in Third Party Insurance
The Guardian Council has approved a bill equalizing blood money for women and men in Iran's Third Party Insurance law. This change is significant as…
The Second Round of Parliamentary Elections to Be Held on May 10
The second round of Iran's parliamentary elections is set for May 10, 2016, following significant victories for reformists in the first round. The outcome is…
Concerns Lost in Election Campaigns
The article discusses the environmental impact of election campaigning in Iran, highlighting the excessive use of non-recyclable materials and the clutter left behind in cities.…
Ministry of Interior: In Our View, Mohammad Reza Najafi is the Elected Representative of Tehran
The Iranian Ministry of Interior has recognized Mohammad Reza Najafi as the elected representative of Tehran, despite a complaint questioning his eligibility due to a…
Ayatollah Khamenei: The Behavior of Those Who Did Not Win Votes in 2009 Was 'Ungentlemanly'
Ayatollah Khamenei met with members of the Assembly of Experts, praising the recent elections while criticizing the behavior of those who protested the 2009 election…
Salehi: I Learned via Text Message That I Had Been Appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ali Akbar Salehi recounted how he unexpectedly learned of his appointment as Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs via text message while preparing for a speech.…
Approval for Installment Payments of Military Service Absence Fines in Iran
The Iranian military has approved installment payments for fines related to military service absences, a move that could ease the financial burden on over 300,000…
Rouhani's Government Sends Two-Month Budget Bill for 1395 to Parliament
The Iranian government has submitted a two-month budget bill for 1395 to parliament due to delays in the annual budget approval process. This move is…
Revival of Reformism?
Reformists in Iran assert their electoral success and ponder their next moves, raising questions about the true nature of their reformist agenda. The discussion includes…
Surviving Candidate of 'People's Experts': Any Statement from Me Without My Seal and Signature Is Invalid
Mohammad Sajadi, a candidate from the 'People's Experts' list in Tehran, declared that any statement from him without his seal is invalid. He expressed gratitude…
The Last Survivor of the 'People's Experts' List Protests the Election Results in Tehran
Ayatollah Mohammad Sajadi, the only candidate from the 'People's Experts' list who did not win a seat in the Assembly of Experts, has protested the…