February 2016
Views of Mehdi Fattapour and Mohammad Javad Akbarin on the Change in the Composition of the Parliament and the Assembly of Experts
The reformists have made significant gains in the recent elections for the Islamic Consultative Assembly, while key conservative figures are absent from the Assembly of…
The Influence of Leadership and the Revolutionary Guard on Elections
The article discusses the controversial influence of the Guardian Council and other powerful entities, including the leadership office of Ayatollah Khamenei and the Revolutionary Guard,…
Influential Institutions and Individuals in Iran's Elections
The article discusses the influence of various institutions and individuals on Iran's upcoming elections, questioning the role of the Supreme Leader and affiliated bodies versus…
Commander of Police: Military and Law Enforcement Forces Will Not Intervene in Elections
Hossein Ashtari, the commander of Iran's Law Enforcement Force, declared that military and law enforcement will not interfere in the upcoming elections, emphasizing their role…
Projection; IRGC's Strategy in Upcoming Elections
Ali Saidi, a senior IRGC official, criticized the idea of neutrality in elections as a lie and labeled discussions about a Leadership Council as a…
Request by Three Republican Congress Members for a Trip to Iran During Elections
Three Republican members of the U.S. Congress have requested visas to observe the upcoming Iranian elections, emphasizing the importance of witnessing the democratic process. They…
Valiati and Putin Meet
Ali Akbar Velayati met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss bilateral and regional cooperation, emphasizing Iran's strategic 'Look to the East' policy. Both countries…
Approval of the Bill to Reduce Working Hours for Women in Parliament
The Iranian Parliament has approved a bill to reduce working hours for women, particularly those in specific challenging circumstances. This legislation aims to improve the…
Valiati's Meeting with Putin's Representative on Syrian Affairs
Ali Akbar Velayati met with Alexander Lavrentiev in Moscow to discuss cooperation on Syrian issues amid ongoing talks in Geneva. Both Iran and Russia support…