February 2016
Seven Reasons Why Reformists Are Victorious
The article discusses the reasons behind the reformists' victories in recent Iranian elections, highlighting issues such as widespread disqualifications, limited advertising opportunities, and the ongoing…
Iran After the Elections of March 7
The Iranian elections on March 7 saw significant participation, with 33 million voters casting ballots. Key figures like Mir Hossein Mousavi and Zahra Rahnavard voted…
Why Mehdi Karroubi Could Not Participate in the Elections?
Mehdi Karroubi was unable to participate in the March 7 elections despite his requests for conditions to be met for his participation. His son, Taghi…
Who Managed the Assemblies After the Revolution?
The article discusses the five individuals who have presided over Iran's assemblies since the 1979 Revolution, highlighting their political careers and current status. Key figures…
Amnesty International: Torture, Executions, and Severe Restrictions Continue in Iran
Amnesty International's annual report highlights ongoing human rights abuses in Iran, including torture, executions, and severe restrictions on freedoms. The report criticizes the Iranian government's…
Targeted Participation with Adjusted Expectations; Ardshir Amir Arjamand's Perspective
Ardshir Amir Arjamand, an advisor to Mir Hossein Mousavi, calls for targeted participation in the upcoming elections in Iran, despite widespread disqualifications and ongoing house…
Mother Tongue: A Right That Belongs to Me 'A Right That Belongs to All'
The article discusses the significance of mother tongue rights in Iran, highlighting the lack of government support for ethnic minorities to learn in their native…
Some Reformist Candidates Call for Lifting House Arrest
Reformist candidates in Iran are calling for the lifting of house arrest for opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi during a political gathering.…
Elections: The Nightmare of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic
Ayatollah Khamenei expresses concerns over the upcoming elections amid extensive disqualifications of candidates by the Guardian Council, fearing that the elections may not align with…
Aref: Lifting the House Arrest is a Constant Demand of Reformists
Mohammad Reza Aref, head of the Reformists' electoral policy council, reiterated the demand for lifting the house arrest of 2009 protest leaders, expressing hope that…
Why Does House Arrest Continue?
The house arrest of Green Movement leaders Mousavi, Karroubi, and Rahnavard has persisted for five years without trial, reflecting the regime's fear of their influence.…
Alamolhoda: Mousavi and Karroubi Were Not Spies
Ahmad Alamolhoda stated that Mousavi and Karroubi were not spies and emphasized the need for unity among supporters of the Iranian regime ahead of upcoming…
Five Years After House Arrest: 'No Significant Change Has Occurred'
On the fifth anniversary of the house arrest of Iranian opposition leaders, their families report no significant changes in their situation, and the U.S. continues…
Five Years That Iran Did Not Experience Armageddon
The article reflects on the five-year anniversary of the house arrest of Iranian opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi, Zahra Rahnavard, and Mehdi Karroubi, questioning why…
Bahman Dar al-Shafa'i, Iranian Journalist and Translator, Arrested
Bahman Dar al-Shafa'i, an Iranian journalist and translator, was arrested at his home in Tehran without a clear reason provided by the authorities. His arrest…