November 2016
Abdolfattah Soltani's Leave Request Rejected Again
Abdolfattah Soltani, a prominent Iranian lawyer and human rights advocate, has had his request for leave denied once again, despite only receiving leave twice in…
Obama and Merkel Emphasize Benefits of US-EU Trade Agreement in Joint Article
Barack Obama and Angela Merkel assert the benefits of a US-EU trade agreement, contrasting sharply with Donald Trump's anti-trade stance. They emphasize the importance of…
Narges Mohammadi Calls for Review of Her Case by the Parliament's Article 90 Commission
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist serving a 16-year prison sentence, has called on the Iranian Parliament to review her case amid concerns for…
Tehran Representative Requests Report on Personal Accounts of Judiciary Chief
Mahmoud Sadeghi, a Tehran MP, has called for transparency regarding the personal accounts of Judiciary Chief Sadegh Larijani amid allegations of multiple accounts and significant…
A Member of Parliament: Foreign Students in Iran Have Very Weak Academic Foundations
Karen Khanlari, a member of the Iranian Parliament, criticized the academic foundations of 21,000 foreign students in Iran, claiming they come from 'very weak' scientific…
Press Jury Member Criticizes Government for Suing Media
Ali Akbar Ash'ari, a member of the Iranian Press Jury, criticized President Hassan Rouhani's government for its lawsuits against media outlets, arguing that the government's…
Supreme Court: Initiation of Britain's Exit Negotiations from the EU Must Be Approved by Parliament
The UK Supreme Court ruled that Parliament must approve the initiation of Brexit negotiations, potentially delaying the process. Prime Minister Theresa May's government is determined…