January 2016
Former Chief Commander of the Army Mohammad Salimi Passes Away
Major General Mohammad Salimi, former Chief Commander of the Iranian Army, has died at the age of 78 after a period of illness. His career…
Commander of the IRGC: The Islamic Republic Has No Security or Defense Concerns Today
The commander of the IRGC claims that Iran currently faces no security threats, emphasizing a shift in focus to cultural concerns, which he argues are…
Rafsanjani's Defense of People's Rights: What Motivates It?
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has publicly called for free elections and freedom of expression, opposing repression and criticizing hardliners. His statements position him as a political…
Red Crosses and the Weight of Parliamentary Elections
The Guardian Council's disqualifications of nearly all reformist candidates have sparked criticism from President Rouhani while receiving the Supreme Leader's endorsement. This situation raises questions…
The Role of Rouhani's Government in the Attack on the Saudi Embassy
The article discusses the organized attack on the Saudi embassy in Tehran, implicating elements from military institutions and raising questions about the intelligence and police's…
Ayatollah Yazdi: The Determination of Ijtihad in the Assembly of Experts is Solely the Authority of the Guardianship Council Scholars
Ayatollah Mohammad Yazdi asserted that only the Guardianship Council scholars can determine the ijtihad of candidates for the Assembly of Experts, amid discussions about Hassan…
Call by Political Activists to Abolish the Guardian Council's Supervisory Authority
Political and civil activists have called for the abolition of the Guardian Council's supervisory authority, while a former parliament member criticized the Council's interpretation of…
Interview with Ahmad Montazeri on the Proposal for 'National Reconciliation in Iran'
Hosseini Ansari-Rad has called on Supreme Leader Khamenei to address unresolved disputes from the 2009 elections and to free political prisoners. This letter critiques the…
Why Are Attacks on Embassies Not Prevented?
The article discusses the phenomenon of attacks on foreign embassies in Iran, highlighting the government's failure to prevent such incidents despite having the necessary security…
Iran's Ambassador to Kuwait: The Level of Relations Between the Two Sides Has Not Changed
Iran's ambassador to Kuwait has clarified that relations between Iran and Kuwait remain unchanged despite Kuwait recalling its ambassador following attacks on Saudi diplomatic sites…
No Order Issued for Pilgrimage Officials to Leave Saudi Arabia
Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization confirmed that no orders have been issued for officials to leave Saudi Arabia despite recent diplomatic tensions. The Saudi Foreign…