August 2017
Delay and Shortfall in Armed Forces Salaries; Defense Minister: The Reason is Budget Calculation Discrepancy
Iran's Defense Minister, Amir Hatami, explained the delay in armed forces salaries as a budget calculation discrepancy, assuring that full payments would be made. This…
The Illusion of Minimal Achievements in Political Participation: The Case of the Tenth Islamic Republic Parliament
The article critiques the claims of Iranian reformists regarding their political participation and achievements in the Tenth Parliament, arguing that their presence has not led…
Session Begins to Review Confidence Vote for Proposed Ministers of Hassan Rouhani in Parliament
The Iranian parliament has begun reviewing the confidence vote for 17 proposed ministers in President Hassan Rouhani's cabinet. The absence of a Minister of Science…
Abolition of Death Penalty for Some Current Drug Offenders Approved by Iranian Parliament
The Iranian parliament has approved a bill that limits the death penalty for certain drug-related offenses, converting sentences to imprisonment under specific conditions. This change…
Submission of List of 17 Ministers to Parliament; Minister of Science Not Introduced
On August 8, the Iranian government submitted a list of 17 proposed ministers to Parliament, excluding the Minister of Science, which has raised concerns about…
Proposed Ministers of Rouhani to be Introduced to Parliament on Tuesday
Hassan Rouhani's proposed ministers are set to be introduced to the Iranian Parliament on August 8, amidst predictions that two or three may not receive…