August 2016
Aftershocks of the Release of Ayatollah Montazeri's Audio File
The release of Ayatollah Montazeri's audio file regarding the 1988 executions has sparked significant controversy in Iran, with various political figures and institutions responding defensively.…
Commander of Iran's Basij: The Executions of 1988 Were 'Completely Correct' and Based on Khomeini's Fatwa
Mohammad Reza Naqdi, head of the Basij, defended the 1988 executions in Iran as justified and based on Khomeini's fatwa, amidst ongoing controversy following the…
Motahari Stands Firm on His Position Regarding the 1988 Executions: 'We Should Explain Instead of Shouting'
Ali Motahari, the Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, has called for explanations regarding the 1988 executions instead of slogans, criticizing both the sensitivity of…
PourMohammadi on the 1987 Executions: I Am Facing the Most Attacks Now and They Seem Relentless
Mostafa PourMohammadi, Iran's Minister of Justice, responded to inquiries regarding his involvement in the 1987 mass executions, asserting that he acted on divine orders and…
Slogans and Complaints Against Ali Motahari
Ali Motahari faced protests and slogans during a parliamentary session, particularly regarding his recent letter to the Minister of Justice about the 1988 executions. The…
Audience Comments on Radio Farda Regarding the Executions of 1988 and the Role of the Minister of Justice
The article discusses the controversial remarks by PourMohammadi, who expressed pride in the executions of 1988, alongside political complaints from parliament members against Ali Motahari…
Complaint by 20 Members of Parliament Against Ali Motahari
Twenty members of the Iranian Parliament have filed a complaint against Ali Motahari, the Vice President of Parliament, demanding an investigation into his qualifications due…
What is the Fear of Montazeri's Voice About?
The recent release of a 28-year-old audio file of Ayatollah Montazeri criticizing the mass executions of political prisoners in 1988 has sparked significant controversy in…
Reactions of Rishahri to the Audio File of Executions: There Are Still Those Who Help the Mojahedin in the Office of Montazeri
Former Iranian intelligence minister Mohammad Rishahri accused the office of Ayatollah Montazeri of colluding with the MEK following the release of an audio file about…
Who Holds Political and Legal Responsibility for the Executions of Summer 1988?
The article discusses the ongoing debate about the political and legal responsibility for the mass executions of political prisoners in Iran during the summer of…
Motahari's Reaction to Montazeri's Audio File: It's Good to Clarify the Issue for the People
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, has called for explanations from key figures involved in the 1988 mass executions of political prisoners following…
PourMohammadi: There Are 50 Million Invalid Bank Accounts in Iran
Iran's Justice Minister announced the existence of 50 million invalid bank accounts, raising concerns about the integrity of the banking system and its impact on…
Justice Minister Acknowledges 'Serious Problems' in Prison Health Conditions
The Iranian Justice Minister has acknowledged serious health issues in prisons due to overcrowding and insufficient funding for healthcare. This admission contrasts with previous claims…
Reaction of the People's Mojahedin Organization Following the Release of Ayatollah Montazeri's Audio File
The People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran has called for the trial of Islamic Republic leaders for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners following the release…
Member of Ayatollah Khomeini's Office: Audio File of Montazeri's Remarks is 'Full of Errors and Distortions'
Mohammad Ali Ansari criticized the recently published audio of Ayatollah Montazeri's remarks on the 1988 executions, claiming it is filled with inaccuracies and biases. The…
Ahmad Montazeri: The Audio File is Evidence of Ayatollah Montazeri's Opposition to the 1988 Executions
Ahmad Montazeri released an audio file of his father, Ayatollah Montazeri, opposing the 1988 executions in Iran, which is being discussed widely online. The audio…
Release of Audio File of Ayatollah Montazeri's Statements on the 1988 Executions in Meeting with Judicial Officials
An audio file has been released of Ayatollah Montazeri criticizing the 1988 executions in Iran, calling them the 'greatest crime of the Islamic Republic.' He…