May 2017
Raisi in Mashhad Gathering: Rouhani Should Not Sacrifice National Interests for Personal Gains
Ebrahim Raisi criticized Hassan Rouhani for prioritizing personal interests over national ones during a campaign rally in Mashhad. Rouhani's unprecedented criticisms of key institutions and…
Several European Parliament Members: Iran Should Release Political Prisoners Before Elections
29 members of the European Parliament have urged Iran to release political prisoners and ensure free elections ahead of the presidential elections. The letter highlights…
Rouhani: My Inquiry to the Judiciary Regarding Khatami Has Gone Unanswered
Hassan Rouhani revealed that he has not received a response to his inquiry to the judiciary regarding the media ban on former president Mohammad Khatami.…
Rouhani's Strong Attack on the Past Performance and Election Promises of Raisi and Qalibaf
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani criticized his election rivals Ebrahim Raisi and Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf during a campaign speech in Kermanshah, attacking their past records and…
Rouhani's Implicit Criticism of Election Rivals: Don't Talk About Freedom, Freedom is Ashamed
Hassan Rouhani criticized his conservative election rivals for hypocrisy regarding freedom of expression, asserting that they have suppressed dissent. He highlighted their past actions against…
The Alliance for Democracy in Iran Boycotts Presidential Elections
The Alliance for Democracy in Iran has called for a boycott of the upcoming presidential elections, criticizing them as unfair and manipulated. This group, formed…
Ebadi: The human rights record of all presidential candidates is unacceptable
Shirin Ebadi criticized the human rights records of all approved candidates in Iran's presidential election, particularly targeting Ebrahim Raisi and Hassan Rouhani for their roles…