February 2016
Prison Sentences for Three Iranian Artists Confirmed
Three Iranian artists, Mehdi Rajabian, Yousef Emadi, and Hossein Rajabian, have had their prison sentences confirmed by the Tehran Court of Appeals for charges related…
The Influence of Leadership and the Revolutionary Guard on Elections
The article discusses the controversial influence of the Guardian Council and other powerful entities, including the leadership office of Ayatollah Khamenei and the Revolutionary Guard,…
Amir Amirgholi Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Prison
Amir Amirgholi, a civil activist, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison on multiple charges related to national security and public…
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…
Smart Robots: A Threat to Millions of Workers
The article discusses the potential impact of advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics on employment, with experts warning that millions of jobs could be at…
Iran's Leader: Destroying the Guardian Council is Aligning with Enemies
Ayatollah Khamenei warned against undermining the Guardian Council, labeling it as a foreign plot to delegitimize upcoming elections in Iran. He criticized internal voices questioning…
Taghi Rahmani: The People's Vote is the Only Limitation on Power
Taghi Rahmani discusses the nature of elections in Iran, emphasizing that while they are not free, public participation is still crucial. He reflects on the…
Projection; IRGC's Strategy in Upcoming Elections
Ali Saidi, a senior IRGC official, criticized the idea of neutrality in elections as a lie and labeled discussions about a Leadership Council as a…
Legislative Institutions in the Middle East
The article discusses the legislative institutions in the Middle East, focusing on the parliamentary systems in Iran, Egypt, Iraq, and Kuwait. It highlights the differences…
Police Department: Giving Flowers, Chocolates, and Valentine's Dolls is Prohibited
The Iranian Police Department has issued a directive banning the celebration of Valentine's Day in public places, prohibiting the exchange of gifts like flowers and…
Amnesty International's Strong Criticism of Iran's New Criminal Procedure Law
Amnesty International has criticized Iran's new criminal procedure law for being superficial and ineffective in addressing existing legal issues. The report coincides with the anniversary…
Trump and Sanders Win; What Happens Now?
Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders achieved significant victories in the New Hampshire primaries, solidifying their positions as frontrunners for their respective parties. Trump's win, alongside…
Online Archive of Iranian Publications at the University of Manchester
The University of Manchester has launched an online archive of Iranian publications to support research in contemporary Iranian history. This initiative aims to provide easier…
Detention of Three Iranian Fishermen by Kuwait; Reaction to 'Finger Cutting' Video
Three Iranian fishermen were detained by Kuwaiti military forces while fishing in international waters, leading to concerns over their treatment and the circulation of a…
Shut Down the Seminaries, as They Have Failed to Produce Jurisprudents
The article critiques the failure of Iranian seminaries to produce qualified jurists, highlighting the implications of the Guardian Council's approval process for candidates in the…
Regional Statements on Military Intervention in Syria
The Assad government condemned potential ground interventions by Saudi Arabia and Bahrain in Syria as aggression. Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Jafari emphasized that while defending…
Iran's Oil Reserves Exceed 175 Billion Barrels
Iran's oil reserves have been reported to exceed 175 billion barrels, with significant increases since the 1979 revolution. The report highlights the growth in both…