February 2016
Yazdi: I Disqualified Those Who Seek Pleasure
Ayatollah Mohammad Yazdi has disqualified numerous candidates for the upcoming elections, citing their focus on personal pleasure as a reason. This includes notable reformists and…
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,…
Several Opposition Parties to the Islamic Republic: We Will Not Participate in the Elections
Several Iranian opposition parties, including the National Front of Iran, the Iranian Nation Party, and the Pan-Iranist Party, have announced their decision to boycott the…
Umberto Eco, Author of 'The Name of the Rose', Passes Away
Umberto Eco, the renowned author of 'The Name of the Rose', has died at the age of 84 from cancer. His death has prompted reflections…
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…
Iran's Leader: Destroying the Guardian Council is Aligning with Enemies
Ayatollah Khamenei warned against undermining the Guardian Council, labeling it as a foreign plot to delegitimize upcoming elections in Iran. He criticized internal voices questioning…
Taghi Rahmani: The People's Vote is the Only Limitation on Power
Taghi Rahmani discusses the nature of elections in Iran, emphasizing that while they are not free, public participation is still crucial. He reflects on the…
Ministry of Interior Receives Final List of Approved Candidates for Parliament
The Iranian Ministry of Interior has received the final list of candidates approved for the upcoming parliamentary elections, with campaigning starting soon. The Guardian Council…
40 More Parliamentary Candidates Approved; Final Count: 6,340
The Guardian Council has approved 40 more candidates for the parliamentary elections, bringing the total to 6,340. This follows the review of objections from 150…
Death of 150,000 Penguins in Antarctica
A massive ice mass in Antarctica has led to the death of over 150,000 penguins by trapping them and forcing them to swim long distances…
Research Center: The Number of Syrian War Victims is 470,000
A Syrian research center reports that the death toll from the civil war has reached 470,000, significantly higher than UN estimates. The report highlights the…
Interior Ministry Reports Approval of 51% of Parliamentary Candidates
The Iranian Interior Ministry announced that 51% of candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections have been approved, despite significant disqualifications. Reformist leaders claim that efforts…
Tens of Thousands of Displaced People from Aleppo Remain at the Turkish Border
Tens of thousands of Syrian refugees fleeing violence in Aleppo are stranded at the Turkish border, which remains closed despite Turkey's claims of accepting refugees.…
Shut Down the Seminaries, as They Have Failed to Produce Jurisprudents
The article critiques the failure of Iranian seminaries to produce qualified jurists, highlighting the implications of the Guardian Council's approval process for candidates in the…
Increase in the Number of Candidates Approved by the Guardian Council
The Guardian Council has approved more candidates for the upcoming elections, but public discontent over disqualifications persists. The conservative coalition is preparing to announce its…
Parliament Elections: A 'Challenge' That Is Not 'Competitive'
The upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran are marked by concerns from both reformists and conservatives regarding candidate disqualifications. While the Rouhani government seeks to foster…
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…
Ankara University Professor Acquitted of 'Promoting Terrorism' Charges
An Ankara university professor was acquitted of charges related to promoting terrorism after including a question about PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in an exam. This…
Amoli Larijani: It Makes No Sense for the President to Be Responsible for Implementation Everywhere
Sadegh Amoli Larijani, the head of Iran's judiciary, criticized the notion that the President is responsible for implementing the Constitution in all matters, highlighting ambiguities…
Three Million Toman Eggs and Eighteen Million Toman Wombs in Iran's 'Black Market' for Infertility
Iran's black market for infertility treatments has seen a significant rise in activity, with brokers profiting from the sale of eggs and rented wombs amid…
Europol: 10,000 Migrant Children in Europe Likely Missing
Europol has reported that 10,000 unaccompanied migrant children are likely missing in Europe, raising concerns about their potential exploitation. This statistic highlights the ongoing crisis…