April 2017
Hassan Shariati-Madari: The Hypothesis of Choosing Between Bad and Worse Has Become Cliché
The debate over participation versus boycott in Iran's upcoming presidential elections intensifies, with Hassan Shariati-Madari arguing against participation due to the lack of free elections…
Sunni Friday Prayer Leader of Zahedan Condemns Killing of Iranian Border Guards
Mawlawi Abdul Hamid condemned the killing of Iranian border guards in an attack at the Mirjaveh border, calling for security and development in Sistan and…
Freedom House: Iran is One of the 10 Least Free Countries for Media in the World
Freedom House's annual report highlights Iran's status as one of the least free countries for media, citing ongoing repression and unprecedented threats to media globally.…
Member of Parliament: Issuing Death Sentences Means Raising Soldiers for Drug Traffickers
Hassan Norouzi, a spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's Judicial Commission, criticized the death penalty for drug traffickers, arguing it harms their families and leads to…
Asma Jahangir: The Accusations Against Me Are Another Sign of the Climate of Fear in Iran
Asma Jahangir, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, condemned a defamatory report by the Islamic Republic's news agency that accused her of…
Ahmadinejad and Baghaei: We Will Not Support Any Candidate
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Hamid Baghaei, both disqualified from the presidential election, announced they will not support any candidates. They claimed their candidacy was due to…
Statements by the Imam of Mashhad and the Religious Prohibition of Music in Conversation with Hassan Farishtian
Ahmad Alamolhoda, the Imam of Mashhad, expressed his opposition to concerts, claiming they harm art, while also stating he does not consider music forbidden. This…
Ahmadinejad: 'Revolutionary' or 'Mirror of the Leader's Discontent'?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered to run in the presidential elections despite the Supreme Leader's advice against it. This defiance raises questions about his motivations and…
What is Ahmadinejad's Scenario?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's recent candidacy registration has raised questions about his true intentions, whether to support an ally, establish himself as a rebellious opposition figure, or…
A Representative: Five Thousand Drug Traffickers Awaiting Execution in Iran
A parliamentary representative revealed that five thousand drug traffickers are awaiting execution in Iran, many of whom do not deserve such a harsh punishment. The…
Qazi Askar: We Will Not Act Against Saudi Arabia's Wishes During Hajj
Ali Qazi Askar confirmed that Iran accepted Saudi Arabia's condition to cancel the Dua-e-Kumayl ceremony during this year's Hajj. This decision reflects ongoing tensions between…
Rahmani: Ahmadinejad's Behavior is a 'No' to Leadership
Political analyst Taghi Rahmani comments on Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's unexpected candidacy for the upcoming elections, suggesting that his actions reflect a challenge to the leadership of…
Ahmadinejad: The Leader's Recommendation Did Not Prevent My Candidacy
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered unexpectedly for the upcoming presidential election, claiming that the Supreme Leader's recommendation not to run was not a prohibition. He stated…
Alongside Baghaei, Ahmadinejad Registers as a Presidential Candidate
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered as a candidate for the upcoming presidential elections in Iran, despite previously stating he would not run and the Supreme Leader's…
Khamenei Criticizes 'Misinterpretations' of His Economic Remarks
Ayatollah Khamenei addressed misinterpretations of his comments on imports, emphasizing that imports should not harm domestic production. This comes amid ongoing economic challenges in Iran…
Installation of Advanced Device at Shahid Rajaee Customs for Inspection of All Containers
Iran's customs is set to install an advanced X-ray system at Shahid Rajaee port to inspect all incoming containers, addressing concerns over unchecked smuggling. This…
Iran's Armed Forces General Staff Threatens Conservative Lawmaker with Legal Action
The Iranian Armed Forces General Staff threatened conservative lawmaker Hossein Ali Haji Deligani with legal action after he claimed that the head of the General…
Daily Treatment Costs for Smokers in Iran Reach 10 to 20 Billion Tomans
The Iranian Parliament's Health Commission Vice President highlighted the significant daily costs of treating smokers, criticizing the low tobacco tax in the country. With millions…