May 2017
52 Representatives Criticize the Approval of 'Problematic' Individuals in Council Elections
52 Iranian parliament representatives criticized the Central Supervisory Board for approving candidates with serious moral and security issues for local council elections. They expressed concern…
Reporters Without Borders: Election Candidates Must Commit to Improving Information Freedom
Reporters Without Borders has urged candidates in Iran's presidential elections to commit to improving freedom of information and releasing imprisoned journalists. The organization highlights ongoing…
National Front of Iran Reports 'Prevention' by Ministry of Intelligence from Holding Meeting
The National Front of Iran has reported that the Ministry of Intelligence has prevented them from holding a scheduled meeting, threatening serious consequences if they…
Election Supervisory Boards Have Disqualified Over Four Thousand More Candidates
The Iranian election supervisory boards have disqualified an additional 4,500 candidates for local council elections, raising the total disqualified to approximately 14,500. This has raised…