April 2017
Hassan Shariati-Madari: The Hypothesis of Choosing Between Bad and Worse Has Become Cliché
The debate over participation versus boycott in Iran's upcoming presidential elections intensifies, with Hassan Shariati-Madari arguing against participation due to the lack of free elections…
Hamid Reza Jalaei-Pour: The People's Vote Matters
Hamid Reza Jalaei-Pour advocates for participation in the upcoming presidential elections, arguing that voting is essential for progress and democracy in Iran. He acknowledges past…
Mostafa Mir-Salim Criticizes His Election Rivals' Approach
Mostafa Mir-Salim criticized his fellow presidential candidates for prioritizing conflict over accountability in their debates. He urged them to focus on positive aspects of their…
Ghalibaf: 10 Percent of the Population Lives in Absolute Poverty and Goes to Bed Hungry
Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, a presidential candidate, highlighted that 10% of Iran's population lives in absolute poverty, criticizing the current government's handling of economic issues. He…
Call for Transparency in Open Letter to Reformist Policy Council
Over 1,600 activists have urged the Reformist Policy Council in Iran to clarify the electoral list-making process for upcoming city and village council elections, expressing…
Member of Parliament: Issuing Death Sentences Means Raising Soldiers for Drug Traffickers
Hassan Norouzi, a spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's Judicial Commission, criticized the death penalty for drug traffickers, arguing it harms their families and leads to…
Ahmadinejad and Baghaei: We Will Not Support Any Candidate
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Hamid Baghaei, both disqualified from the presidential election, announced they will not support any candidates. They claimed their candidacy was due to…
Taliban Attack Leaves at Least 140 Dead; Public Mourning Declared in Afghanistan
The Taliban launched a deadly attack on a military facility in Afghanistan, resulting in at least 140 fatalities, making it one of the deadliest assaults…
Accusations Between the Venezuelan Government and Opponents Regarding Attack on Children's Hospital
The Venezuelan government and opposition are blaming each other for an attack on a children's hospital amidst ongoing protests. Foreign Minister Delcy Rodríguez accused opposition-hired…
Continued Protests in Venezuela
Massive protests continue in Venezuela against President Nicolas Maduro, with tens of thousands demanding freedom and elections. The opposition accuses Maduro of becoming a dictator…
Elections and Iranian Society; Those Who Said Yes, Those Who Said No
The upcoming Iranian presidential election on May 29 has sparked varied sentiments among citizens, with many expressing skepticism about the electoral process and the effectiveness…
Ahmadinejad's New Attack on Rouhani in Defense of Subsidy Law
Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has launched a new attack on current President Hassan Rouhani, criticizing the government's handling of cash subsidies and accusing officials of…
Statements by the Imam of Mashhad and the Religious Prohibition of Music in Conversation with Hassan Farishtian
Ahmad Alamolhoda, the Imam of Mashhad, expressed his opposition to concerts, claiming they harm art, while also stating he does not consider music forbidden. This…
Summoning Several Candidates for the City Council Elections in Karaj to the Prosecutor's Office
Several candidates for the city council elections in Karaj have been summoned to the prosecutor's office for early campaigning, which violates electoral regulations. The authorities…
Ahmadinejad: 'Revolutionary' or 'Mirror of the Leader's Discontent'?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered to run in the presidential elections despite the Supreme Leader's advice against it. This defiance raises questions about his motivations and…
What is Ahmadinejad's Scenario?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's recent candidacy registration has raised questions about his true intentions, whether to support an ally, establish himself as a rebellious opposition figure, or…
Member of Parliament: 60% of Hospitals in Iran are Dilapidated
A parliamentary member has highlighted that 60% of Iran's hospitals are outdated and in need of urgent renovation, warning of potential severe consequences if not…
A Representative: Five Thousand Drug Traffickers Awaiting Execution in Iran
A parliamentary representative revealed that five thousand drug traffickers are awaiting execution in Iran, many of whom do not deserve such a harsh punishment. The…
Rahmani: Ahmadinejad's Behavior is a 'No' to Leadership
Ahmadinejad has registered as a candidate for the presidential elections alongside Baqai. Politician Rahmani criticized Ahmadinejad's behavior, suggesting it contradicts the leadership's expectations. This situation…
Rahmani: Ahmadinejad's Behavior is a 'No' to Leadership
Political analyst Taghi Rahmani comments on Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's unexpected candidacy for the upcoming elections, suggesting that his actions reflect a challenge to the leadership of…
Ahmadinejad: The Leader's Recommendation Did Not Prevent My Candidacy
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered unexpectedly for the upcoming presidential election, claiming that the Supreme Leader's recommendation not to run was not a prohibition. He stated…
Alongside Baghaei, Ahmadinejad Registers as a Presidential Candidate
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered as a candidate for the upcoming presidential elections in Iran, despite previously stating he would not run and the Supreme Leader's…
Seif Describes Baghaei's Claim About Increasing Subsidies as 'Deceptive'
Valiollah Seif, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, criticized Hamid Baghaei's promise to increase monthly subsidies to 250,000 tomans as unrealistic and deceptive.…
Iran's Ministry of Health: Over 12% of Adults in Iran Suffer from 'Depression'
The Iranian Ministry of Health reports that over 12% of adults suffer from depression and more than 14% from anxiety disorders, with the overall prevalence…
Central Bank Chief Warns About Tricks of 'Bankrupt Financial Institutions'
The Central Bank of Iran's chief warns the public against high-interest rates offered by bankrupt financial institutions, urging caution as these rates are a sign…
Installation of Advanced Device at Shahid Rajaee Customs for Inspection of All Containers
Iran's customs is set to install an advanced X-ray system at Shahid Rajaee port to inspect all incoming containers, addressing concerns over unchecked smuggling. This…
Election 96; What is 'Desirable'?
The article discusses the upcoming Iranian presidential election and the potential candidates, including Ebrahim Raisi and Hamid Baqai. It highlights concerns about the fairness of…
Creators of an Iranian series convicted due to a child's suicide
The creators of the Iranian series "Five Kilometers to Heaven" were convicted for the suicide of a child who imitated a character from the show.…
Iran's Armed Forces General Staff Threatens Conservative Lawmaker with Legal Action
The Iranian Armed Forces General Staff threatened conservative lawmaker Hossein Ali Haji Deligani with legal action after he claimed that the head of the General…
Daily Treatment Costs for Smokers in Iran Reach 10 to 20 Billion Tomans
The Iranian Parliament's Health Commission Vice President highlighted the significant daily costs of treating smokers, criticizing the low tobacco tax in the country. With millions…
Taliban Claims Responsibility for Suicide Attack in Pakistan
The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing targeting an army census team in Lahore, resulting in six deaths. This incident marks the…