February 2016
Factors Influencing Political Decision-Making; Azadeh Kian's Perspective
Ahead of the Iranian elections, political factions influenced public participation, resulting in over 60% voter turnout. Sociologist Azadeh Kian discusses the key factors affecting political…
What Do the Initial Election Results Indicate? Perspectives from Reza Alijani and Majid Mohammadi
Initial election results show a competitive landscape with independent candidates and reformists gaining ground in Iran's parliamentary elections. The results are still preliminary, and significant…
Montajebnia: They Want to Bring One Million People to Tehran to Vote
Resul Montajebnia claims that Iranian conservatives are planning to bring one million voters from rural areas to Tehran to boost their electoral chances. He warns…
A Member of Parliament: We Have 130,000 Addicted Students
Hosseyn Tala, a member of Iran's parliament, revealed that there are 130,000 addicted students in schools, highlighting a concerning trend of decreasing addiction age to…
The Death of Jabbar Mahdiyoun; Iran's First Sports Refugee After the Revolution
Jabbar Mahdiyoun, Iran's first sports refugee after the revolution, has died at the age of 28 years in Canada after a long exile. He was…
Putin's Spokesman: Timing for S-300 Delivery Uncertain as Iran Has Not Paid
Russia's spokesperson stated that the delivery of the S-300 missile system to Iran is uncertain due to Iran's failure to make payments. This situation highlights…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Announces 30-Day Visa for Tourists from Most Countries
Iran's Foreign Ministry has introduced a new policy allowing a 30-day visa on arrival for tourists from most countries, aiming to boost tourism. This decision…
Russian Defense Ministry Denies Sending S-300 System to Iran
The Russian Defense Ministry has denied reports of sending the S-300 missile system to Iran, citing unpaid contractual obligations. Iranian officials, however, claim that the…
Impact of Agreement Among Four Major Oil-Exporting Countries on Oil Prices
The oil ministers of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Russia, and Venezuela reached an agreement to address the oversupply of crude oil and increase prices, while Iran…
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…
Putin and Obama Agree to Collaborate on Implementing Munich Agreement
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Barack Obama agreed to enhance cooperation to implement the Munich Agreement on Syria, which includes establishing a ceasefire…
91,000 Refugees Enter Germany in One Month
Germany has seen a significant influx of refugees, with over 91,000 entering in January 2016, primarily from Syria. This situation is straining the German government's…
Iran's Oil Reserves Exceed 175 Billion Barrels
Iran's oil reserves have been reported to exceed 175 billion barrels, with significant increases since the 1979 revolution. The report highlights the growth in both…