March 2015
When Mourning Becomes News
Recent Iranian media coverage has focused heavily on the deaths of political figures' relatives, overshadowing community issues like student deaths and worker protests. Sociologist Hossein…
Why Ali Motahari is Under Pressure
Ali Motahari, a conservative politician in Iran, was attacked by plainclothes agents, prompting a response from President Rouhani for an investigation. Despite initial reports of…
Ahmad Khatami: Fireworks on the Last Wednesday of the Year are Religious Forbidden
Ahmad Khatami, the interim Friday Prayer Leader of Tehran, declared the celebration of Chaharshanbe Suri as religiously forbidden, citing concerns over safety and religious propriety.…
Amnesty International: New Plans in Iran Turn Women into 'Child-Making Machines'
Amnesty International has condemned new Iranian parliamentary proposals that would severely restrict women's rights and promote a culture of childbearing over individual choice. The laws,…
Khamenei Expresses Deep Regret Over 'Encroachment' on Iran's Natural Resources
Ayatollah Khamenei has expressed concern over the illegal encroachment on Iran's natural resources, particularly criticizing land and mountain grabbing. He called for stricter laws and…
Friday Prayer Leader of Urmia: Promoting Halal Music is Incompatible with the Goals of the Islamic Republic
The Friday prayer leader of Urmia, Mehdi Qureshi, stated that promoting halal music is incompatible with the goals of the Islamic Republic, urging youth to…