January 2017
Warning from a Parliament Member: Child Selling has Become a Business in Iran
Bahman Taherkhani, a member of the Iranian Parliament, has warned that child selling has become a business in Iran, calling for updated laws to combat…
Trump Administration's Determination to Develop Missile Defense Against Threats from Iran and North Korea
The Trump administration has committed to developing a missile defense system to counter threats from Iran and North Korea, emphasizing military rebuilding and national security.…
Advancement of the Islamic State Group in Deir ez-Zor, Syria
The Islamic State group has made recent advances in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, breaking through government defenses and surrounding an airbase, while U.S. air support for…
Ghalibaf: I Oppose the Deposit of Municipal Revenues into the Government Treasury
Tehran's mayor, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, opposes a provision that would transfer financial oversight of municipalities to the Court of Audit and mandates that municipal revenues…
Why Does Islam Recognize Polygamy 'For Men'?
The article discusses the recognition of polygamy for men in Islam, featuring a debate between Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Ali Elahi and women's rights activist Azadeh Davachi.…
The Death of a Key Figure in Iran's Leadership; A Major Surprise with Significant Consequences
The death of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, a pivotal figure in Iran's political landscape, is expected to have profound political implications. His absence alters the balance…
Are Marriage Laws in Iran Being Formulated to Meet the Sexual Needs of Children?
Zahra Ayatollahi, head of the Women's Cultural Council, has called for attention to the sexual needs of children as early marriages increase in Iran. She…