February 2016
83 Reformists and 60 Independent Candidates Elected to Parliament; Vote Counting Concluded
The recent elections in Iran resulted in 83 reformist candidates, 60 independents, and 78 principlists securing seats in the 10th Parliament. The 'Hope List,' supported…
Who Will Be the Speaker of the Tenth Parliament Based on Election Results?
The article discusses the potential candidates for the Speaker of the Tenth Parliament following the recent parliamentary elections in Iran. Mohammad Reza Aref is leading…
Election Results Until Sunday Morning: '72 Reformists and Independents, 28 Principlists'
As of Sunday morning, March 9, the preliminary results of the Iranian parliamentary elections show that 72 candidates have been elected, with a majority being…
29 Seats in Tehran Captured by the Hope List; Aref and Motahari at the Top
The Hope List, supported by reformists, has secured 29 out of 30 parliamentary seats in Tehran, with Mohammad Reza Aref and Ali Motahari leading the…
Participate in Radio Farda's Top Songs Poll
Radio Farda conducted a poll for the top songs, with Aref's 'Sea's Grief' leading at 46%. The poll is not scientific and does not represent…
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.…
A Parliament That Does Not Seek Economic Opening Will Ruin the Country
The article discusses the political landscape leading up to Iran's parliamentary elections, highlighting the strategies of different factions, particularly conservatives and reformists. Key figures like…
Iran's Foreign Ministry: House Arrest Issue Not Related to Foreign Countries
Iran's Foreign Ministry asserts that the house arrest of opposition leaders is an internal matter, dismissing U.S. condemnation. The ongoing detention of Mousavi, Karroubi, and…
The Resistance of Bankers Has Been Broken
The Iranian newspapers are engaged in a heated debate over the treatment of detained American soldiers, with some criticizing a recent article for likening the…
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…
What is the Reformists' Strategy in the Elections?
The article discusses the strategies of Iranian reformists in light of the upcoming elections, highlighting their attempts to coordinate with government supporters despite facing disqualifications.…
Interior Ministry Reports Approval of 51% of Parliamentary Candidates
The Iranian Interior Ministry announced that 51% of candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections have been approved, despite significant disqualifications. Reformist leaders claim that efforts…