November 2016
Hezbollah Calls for Harsh Punishment for Saeed Toosi and Trial of His Supporters
Hosseini Allahkaram of Hezbollah Iran demands severe punishment for Quran reciter Saeed Toosi, accused of sexual assault, and calls for the prosecution of his supporters.…
Prosecutor of Mashhad Defends Cancellation of Speech: We Do Not Seek Permission for Crime Prevention
The prosecutor of Mashhad defended the cancellation of a speech by Ali Motahari, accusing critics of political manipulation. This incident has sparked significant backlash from…
Abdolfattah Soltani's Leave Request Rejected Again
Abdolfattah Soltani, a prominent Iranian lawyer and human rights advocate, has had his request for leave denied once again, despite only receiving leave twice in…
Narges Mohammadi Calls for Review of Her Case by the Parliament's Article 90 Commission
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist serving a 16-year prison sentence, has called on the Iranian Parliament to review her case amid concerns for…
Tehran Representative Requests Report on Personal Accounts of Judiciary Chief
Mahmoud Sadeghi, a Tehran MP, has called for transparency regarding the personal accounts of Judiciary Chief Sadegh Larijani amid allegations of multiple accounts and significant…
Rouhani: I Will Strive to Implement the Constitution Even If It Is Unpleasant for Some
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stated he will strive to implement the Constitution, despite potential unpopularity, amidst a backdrop of criticism regarding freedom of expression. This…
Press Jury Member Criticizes Government for Suing Media
Ali Akbar Ash'ari, a member of the Iranian Press Jury, criticized President Hassan Rouhani's government for its lawsuits against media outlets, arguing that the government's…