May 2016
Ali Larijani Assumes Presidency of the Tenth Parliament
Ali Larijani has been elected as the president of Iran's Tenth Parliament, defeating Mostafa Kaveh Kabi. This election follows a series of political maneuvers, including…
Saudi Man Shoots Doctor Assisting His Wife in Labor
A Saudi man shot a Jordanian doctor who assisted his wife during childbirth, severely injuring him. The incident highlights the extreme gender segregation laws in…
Hamas Announces Execution of 13 Convicts in Public
Hamas plans to execute thirteen Palestinians publicly, prioritizing Islamic law over human rights concerns. The Palestinian Authority's Mahmoud Abbas has limited power to intervene, as…
The Last Student Who Became the Monitor; Ahmad Jannati
Ahmad Jannati has been elected president of the Assembly of Experts despite being a target of reformist campaigns aimed at preventing his election. His presidency…
Ali Larijani: Supervisory Oversight Cannot Extend Beyond Elections
Ali Larijani, in his final press conference as Speaker of the 9th Parliament, emphasized that the Guardian Council's oversight should not extend beyond elections, highlighting…
Greece Begins Evacuating Thousands of Refugees from Idomeni Camp
Greece has commenced the evacuation of thousands of refugees from the Idomeni camp, aiming to relocate them to other centers amid deteriorating living conditions. The…
AMIA Investigator Judge 'May Have Been Forced to Commit Suicide'
Argentine officials have suggested that Alberto Nisman, the judge investigating the AMIA bombing, may have been forced to commit suicide, raising new questions about his…
U.S. Senate Approves Bill to Sue Saudi Arabia Over 9/11 Attacks
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia, despite threats from Riyadh to withdraw significant assets from…
Letter to Khamenei: Compensate for Damage to the Regime's Reputation in the Khaleqi Case
Ahmad Montazeri wrote a letter to Ayatollah Khamenei criticizing the disqualification of Minou Khaleqi by the Guardian Council, calling it illegal and urging for the…
Tokyo Olympics and Japan's New 'Trouble'
The Japanese government is facing scrutiny over alleged payments to a disgraced IOC member linked to corruption, as it defends the legitimacy of its Olympic…
Jannati: The Guardian Council Can Disqualify Candidates After Elections
Ahmad Jannati, Secretary of the Guardian Council, asserts that the council can disqualify candidates even after elections, contradicting claims from President Rouhani and MP Ali…
Parliamentary Deputy of Rouhani: According to the Government, There Are 18 Female Representatives in the Parliament
Majid Ansari, the parliamentary deputy of President Rouhani, affirmed that the government recognizes 18 female representatives in the parliament despite the Guardian Council invalidating Minou…
Linguistic Snobbery: Do We Finally Have Right and Wrong?
The article discusses the growing trend in Iranian society to reject linguistic authorities and norms, emphasizing the need for a balance between individual expression and…
Motahari: Khalighi Can Enter Parliament with a Few Months Delay
Ali Motahari discusses the case of Minoo Khalighi, whose election was invalidated by the Guardian Council. He suggests that the Supreme Leader's intervention could resolve…