February 2019
Ahmadinejad Says 'Freedom Situation' Has Deteriorated Compared to the Shah's Era
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claims that the state of freedom in Iran has worsened under the Islamic Republic compared to the Shah's era, and…
Iran and Extension of Deadline for Approval of Anti-Money Laundering Bills
The FATF has extended Iran's deadline for approving anti-money laundering legislation, reflecting a desire to avoid a deadlock. While two of four proposed bills have…
Pompeo: We strive to ensure sanctions do not harm the people of Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that the U.S. aims to impose sanctions on Iranian leaders and human rights violators without harming ordinary citizens.…
The First Session of Hossein Fereydoun's Court Held Privately
The first court session for Hossein Fereydoun, brother of President Hassan Rouhani, was held privately, with the prosecutor reading the indictment. This case involves financial…
Ali Khamenei's Harsh Criticism of Regional Countries' Presence at the Warsaw Conference
Ali Khamenei criticized the Warsaw Conference on Middle East peace, labeling it a failure and condemning the participation of Muslim countries alongside Israeli officials. He…
US Official Warns Users of European Financial Mechanism for Trade with Iran
Gordon Sondland, the US ambassador to the EU, warned that the US will sanction anyone using the European financial mechanism INSTEX for trade with Iran…
20 Parliament Representatives Request Public Trial for President's Brother and His Deputy
Twenty Iranian parliament members have called for a public trial of Hossein Fereydoun and Mehdi Jahangiri, brothers of the President and First Vice President, respectively,…
Larijani: Europe's Two Conditions for Financial Mechanism are Humiliating
Sadegh Larijani, head of Iran's judiciary, criticized Europe's conditions for a financial mechanism with Iran as humiliating, specifically mentioning the acceptance of FATF regulations and…
Second Court Session for Eight Environmental Activists Held Without Their Chosen Lawyers
The second court session for eight imprisoned environmental activists in Iran was held without their chosen lawyers, raising concerns about judicial fairness. The activists face…