February 2016
Views of Mehdi Fattapour and Mohammad Javad Akbarin on the Change in the Composition of the Parliament and the Assembly of Experts
The reformists have made significant gains in the recent elections for the Islamic Consultative Assembly, while key conservative figures are absent from the Assembly of…
Views of Akbar Ganji and Taghi Rahmani on the Success of Reformists in Elections
The article discusses the implications of the 'Hope List' led by reformists in Iran's upcoming elections. Akbar Ganji and Taghi Rahmani share their insights on…
Factors Influencing Political Decision-Making; Azadeh Kian's Perspective
Ahead of the Iranian elections, political factions influenced public participation, resulting in over 60% voter turnout. Sociologist Azadeh Kian discusses the key factors affecting political…
Elections and Their Results; What Analysts and Observers in Iran Are Saying?
The recent elections in Iran show independent candidates and reformists leading in nearly seventy districts, surpassing principlists. Analysts are questioning whether these early results will…
What Do the Initial Election Results Indicate? Perspectives from Reza Alijani and Majid Mohammadi
Initial election results show a competitive landscape with independent candidates and reformists gaining ground in Iran's parliamentary elections. The results are still preliminary, and significant…
Current Rate of Sea Level Rise Unprecedented in 2800 Years
A recent study reveals that the current rate of sea level rise is unprecedented in 2800 years, primarily driven by human activities. Scientists predict that…
Security Concerns at the Forefront of Negotiations Between the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Iran
Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, visited Tehran to enhance political, economic, and cultural cooperation with Iran, resulting in the signing of 11 cooperation documents.…
Decrease in Inflation Rate According to Iran's Statistical Center
Iran's Statistical Center reported a decrease in inflation rates, showing a 0.4% drop from the previous month and a 12.2% drop from the previous year.…
The Death of Jabbar Mahdiyoun; Iran's First Sports Refugee After the Revolution
Jabbar Mahdiyoun, Iran's first sports refugee after the revolution, has died at the age of 28 years in Canada after a long exile. He was…
Influential Institutions and Individuals in Iran's Elections
The article discusses the influence of various institutions and individuals on Iran's upcoming elections, questioning the role of the Supreme Leader and affiliated bodies versus…
France Officially Presents Its Middle East Peace Plan to Tel Aviv
France has officially presented its peace plan for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to Israel, despite strong opposition from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The plan includes…
Impact of Agreement Among Four Major Oil-Exporting Countries on Oil Prices
The oil ministers of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Russia, and Venezuela reached an agreement to address the oversupply of crude oil and increase prices, while Iran…
Ministry of Interior Receives Final List of Approved Candidates for Parliament
The Iranian Ministry of Interior has received the final list of candidates approved for the upcoming parliamentary elections, with campaigning starting soon. The Guardian Council…
The Assembly of Experts Elections and Its Impact on the Selection of the Future Leader of the System
The Assembly of Experts elections are approaching, and analysts suggest that the results will greatly influence the selection of the next leader of Iran. Mohammad…
NASA Images from Earth; From the Persian Gulf to New York
NASA has released new images showcasing various regions of the Earth, including Iran and the Persian Gulf, taken by astronaut Scott Kelly. The article also…
First Phone Call Between Netanyahu and Mogherini After Months of Tension in Relations
Benjamin Netanyahu and Federica Mogherini had their first phone call in months, signaling a potential thaw in Israel-EU relations after tensions over EU labeling of…