January 2016
The Surge of Revolutionary Guards and Basij Commanders to Conquer the Parliament
The IRGC and Basij are intensifying their political influence in Iran, aiming to secure a conservative parliament under Ayatollah Khamenei's leadership. They are actively discrediting…
Pope Urges Hassan Rouhani to Help Stop the Spread of Terrorism
Pope Francis met with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, urging Iran to help combat terrorism and promote peace in the region. This meeting marks a significant…
Red Crosses and the Weight of Parliamentary Elections
The Guardian Council's disqualifications of nearly all reformist candidates have sparked criticism from President Rouhani while receiving the Supreme Leader's endorsement. This situation raises questions…
Ashraf Boroujerdi: We Have Candidates Among Conservatives 'United with Reforms'
Ashraf Boroujerdi, a reformist activist, revealed that there are candidates among conservatives aligned with reformists for the upcoming parliamentary elections. This comes amid widespread disqualifications…
Sheikh Nimr Street: A Lesson Not Learned from Khalid Islambouli
The Iranian government initially took a strong stance against Saudi Arabia following the execution of Sheikh Nimr, but subsequent hasty actions, including renaming a street…
From Strategic Relations to Ambassador Expulsion: A 180-Degree Shift in Iran-Sudan Relations
Iran and Sudan have experienced a dramatic shift in relations, moving from a strategic partnership to Sudan cutting ties and aligning with Saudi Arabia. This…
Isa Sahrkhiz, imprisoned journalist, has gone on hunger strike again
Isa Sahrkhiz, a jailed journalist, has resumed a hunger strike in protest of the uncertainty surrounding his case and his detention conditions. His son claims…
Khamenei's Representative: Future Sedition Will Begin from Imam's House
Mohammad Ali Mohsenzadeh, a representative of Ayatollah Khamenei, warned that a new sedition in Iran will begin from the Imam's house, targeting figures like Akbar…
Ali Akbar Nategh Nouri Rejects Support for Principlists in Upcoming Elections
Ali Akbar Nategh Nouri has publicly denied supporting the Principlists in the upcoming elections, contradicting claims made by Gholamali Haddad Adel. This situation highlights internal…