May 2016
Ali Larijani Assumes Presidency of the Tenth Parliament
Ali Larijani has been elected as the president of Iran's Tenth Parliament, defeating Mostafa Kaveh Kabi. This election follows a series of political maneuvers, including…
Water in Kerman is Cancerous
Kamall Javanmard, a representative from Kerman, has raised concerns about the use of asbestos pipes in the water supply, linking it to high cancer rates…
Ali Larijani: Supervisory Oversight Cannot Extend Beyond Elections
Ali Larijani, in his final press conference as Speaker of the 9th Parliament, emphasized that the Guardian Council's oversight should not extend beyond elections, highlighting…
Parliament Votes for Stricter Regulations on Appointments to Sensitive Positions
The Iranian parliament has approved a bill requiring executive bodies to consult the Judiciary and the IRGC Intelligence Organization for appointments to sensitive positions. This…
Rouhani's Deputy Reports Execution of 'An Infiltrator' Last Year
Majid Ansari, deputy to President Rouhani, revealed that an individual executed last year had infiltrated Iranian organizations. This statement raises concerns about security and espionage…
Do you think a potential agreement between reformists and Ali Larijani's presidency of the Islamic Consultative Assembly could strengthen the alliance between them and the conservative supporters of Hassan Rouhani's government in the tenth parliament?
A poll asks whether a potential agreement between reformists and Ali Larijani could solidify their alliance with conservative supporters of Hassan Rouhani's government. The results…
Larijani: The Avalanche of Executions Calls into Question Retribution
Mohammad Javad Larijani criticized the high number of executions in Iran, particularly for drug offenses, suggesting it undermines the principle of retribution. He called for…
Iran's Central Bank at Risk of Absolute Clerical Control
A proposal to strengthen clerical control over Iran's banking system has been introduced in the ninth parliament, potentially leading to significant changes in the Central…
Jannati: The Guardian Council Can Disqualify Candidates After Elections
Ahmad Jannati, Secretary of the Guardian Council, asserts that the council can disqualify candidates even after elections, contradicting claims from President Rouhani and MP Ali…
Four Transformative Trends in the First to Tenth Parliaments: The Decline of an Institution
The article discusses the decline of the Iranian parliament from its inception to the present, highlighting the reduction of political diversity, the diminishing status of…
Firoozabadi Calls Opponents of 'Invisible Patrols' 'Promoters of Licentiousness'
The Iranian government is pushing forward with a controversial 'invisible patrol' plan aimed at enforcing moral standards, despite criticism from President Rouhani and others. The…
Parliamentary Deputy of Rouhani: According to the Government, There Are 18 Female Representatives in the Parliament
Majid Ansari, the parliamentary deputy of President Rouhani, affirmed that the government recognizes 18 female representatives in the parliament despite the Guardian Council invalidating Minou…
Concessions Granted by Parliament to Clerics
The Iranian parliament has passed a resolution granting religious seminaries and clerics various exemptions and privileges, including land for mosques and workspaces. This move raises…
Motahari: Khalighi Can Enter Parliament with a Few Months Delay
Ali Motahari discusses the case of Minoo Khalighi, whose election was invalidated by the Guardian Council. He suggests that the Supreme Leader's intervention could resolve…