February 2016
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…
Rafaat Bayat: Opponents of the Regime Should Not Enter Parliament
Rafaat Bayat, a conservative political figure, argues that opponents of the regime should not be allowed in Parliament, citing the 2009 election protests as a…
Hammond: The Visa Issuance Section of the British Embassy in Tehran Has Started Operations
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond announced the resumption of visa services at the British Embassy in Tehran, fulfilling a promise made six months after the…
What Happened at the Sixth Development Plan and Resistance Economy Conference?
A conference on Iran's Sixth Development Plan and Resistance Economy was held, where officials discussed economic challenges, particularly high youth unemployment. Vice President Jahangiri emphasized…
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.…
Non-participation or 'Smart Boycott' of Elections: Views of Nooruddin Pir-Moazzen
The upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran are overshadowed by widespread disqualifications of reformist candidates, leading to questions about the implications of participation versus non-participation. Dr.…
The Nuclear Agreement and Its Impact on Parliamentary Elections
The article discusses the challenges faced by Hassan Rouhani's government regarding the nuclear agreement (JCPOA) and its implications for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran.…
Boeing Receives U.S. Government Approval to Explore Business with Iran
Boeing has received U.S. government approval to assess the needs of Iranian airlines for commercial passenger aircraft. This development follows a recent contract between Iran…
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…
Armed Forces General Staff: Reduction of Military Service Exemption from Eight to Five Years in 2016 is Off the Table
The Iranian Armed Forces General Staff has confirmed that the proposed reduction of military service absence from eight to five years is not going to…
Rouhani's Response to Critics of Airbus Aircraft Purchases
President Hassan Rouhani has responded to critics of the Airbus aircraft purchase, asserting that the Iranian people deserve better transportation options. This response comes amid…
Five Years That Iran Did Not Experience Armageddon
The article reflects on the five-year anniversary of the house arrest of Iranian opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi, Zahra Rahnavard, and Mehdi Karroubi, questioning why…
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…
Why Rouhani Urges People to Participate in Elections Under Any Circumstances?
President Hassan Rouhani urged Iranians to vote in upcoming elections, stressing that participation is crucial even if candidates are not ideal. His comments reflect concerns…
Parliament Elections: A 'Challenge' That Is Not 'Competitive'
The upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran are marked by concerns from both reformists and conservatives regarding candidate disqualifications. While the Rouhani government seeks to foster…
Trudeau Says Canada Is in No Rush to Lift Sanctions on Iran
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will not rush to lift sanctions on Iran despite interest from Canadian companies. He emphasized the need…
Disqualification of 25 Prominent Lawyers for the Iranian Bar Association Elections
The Supreme Disciplinary Court of Judges has disqualified 25 prominent lawyers from the upcoming elections for the Iranian Bar Association's board. This decision affects well-known…
Amoli Larijani: It Makes No Sense for the President to Be Responsible for Implementation Everywhere
Sadegh Amoli Larijani, the head of Iran's judiciary, criticized the notion that the President is responsible for implementing the Constitution in all matters, highlighting ambiguities…
Purchase Agreement for 20 ATR Aircraft Finalized
Iran has finalized a deal to purchase 20 ATR aircraft for nearly one billion euros, part of a broader strategy to modernize its aviation fleet…