May 2017
Reuters: Rouhani Under Pressure to Improve Human Rights Situation in Iran
Hassan Rouhani is facing pressure from supporters to improve human rights in Iran following his election victory. Many expect him to take serious actions regarding…
Judiciary Chief: What Authority Do You Have to Break the House Arrest?
Ayatollah Sadegh Amoli Larijani, the Chief Justice of Iran, rejected calls from presidential candidates to lift the house arrest of 2009 election protest leaders, stating…
Nobakht: Informing about the negotiations to lift house arrest does not help solve the problem
Mohammad Baqer Nobakht stated that informing the public about negotiations to lift the house arrest of prominent political figures does not necessarily aid in resolving…
Motahari: A Suitable Opportunity for Lifting House Arrest and Media Ban in the Twelfth Government
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, expressed optimism that the issues of media bans and house arrests could be resolved in the new government, citing…
Head of Rouhani's Election Headquarters in Tehran: There is No Longer a Need for Street Celebrations
Morteza Hajji, head of Hassan Rouhani's election headquarters, has called on supporters to avoid street celebrations following Rouhani's recent electoral victory, emphasizing the need for…
Elections and the Claim of the Representative of the Supreme Leader in the IRGC
Ali Saidi, the representative of the Supreme Leader in the IRGC, claimed that the IRGC does not interfere in elections, a statement contradicted by historical…
Rouhani: Reports to the Leader are False; Ghalibaf: You Made False Promises to the People
Hassan Rouhani accused his opponents of providing false reports to the Leader, while Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf criticized him for making false promises to solve problems…
Mousavi, Rahnavard Slogan / Equality of Women and Men at Rouhani Supporters' Gathering
A gathering of Hassan Rouhani's supporters at Azadi Stadium featured slogans for the release of political prisoners and gender equality. Notable figures, including Mostafa Tajzadeh,…
Ghalibaf Accuses Rouhani of 'Lying and Stealing Ideas'; Raisi Calls for Islamization of Universities
In the lead-up to the Iranian presidential elections, conservative candidate Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf accused President Hassan Rouhani of lying and stealing ideas, while Ebrahim Raisi…
Khamenei: Anyone Who Revolts Against National Security Will Face Severe Consequences
Supreme Leader Khamenei warned that any revolt against national security will be met with severe consequences, emphasizing the importance of maintaining security during the upcoming…
The Siege Must Be Broken
Supporters of Hassan Rouhani are increasingly vocal about their demand for the lifting of the house arrest of prominent political figures, including Mir Hossein Mousavi,…