July 2016
Members of the Society of Teachers Threaten to Publicize Letter Criticizing Rouhani
Members of the Society of Teachers in Qom have threatened to make public a letter criticizing President Rouhani if he does not respond. The letter…
Tehran Friday Prayer Leader Warns: Some Cultural Products Are Worse Than AIDS and Cancer
Kazem Sedighi, the Friday Prayer Leader of Tehran, has warned that certain cultural products in Iran are more harmful than AIDS and cancer, reflecting concerns…
Ahmad Jannati Reappointed as Secretary of the Guardian Council
Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati has been reappointed as the Secretary of the Guardian Council for another six years, a position he has held since 1992. This…
Amnesty International Warns of Continued Hunger Strike by Narges Mohammadi
Amnesty International has raised alarms over Narges Mohammadi's hunger strike, protesting her inability to contact her children due to Iranian authorities' restrictions. Mohammadi, who suffers…
Controversial Billboards in Tehran and Citizens' 'Suggested Banners'
Tehran has installed controversial anti-American billboards as part of a designated week to highlight alleged U.S. human rights violations. Critics, including sociologists, argue that this…