Category: Iran Blog
Fact-Check: Uncovering the Truth Behind the Viral Iran Azad University Incident
Recent reports have claimed that a woman was arrested at Tehran’s Islamic Azad University after undressing on campus in protest against the dress code, alleging harassment by university security. However, investigations reveal a different story: the incident was unrelated to any political protest. The university confirmed the woman has a history of mental health challenges, and video evidence shows no signs of aggression or confrontation by security. This incident highlights the dangers of misinformation and the importance of verifying facts before drawing conclusions.
Joint Statement of Iran and P5+1 at the End of Geneva Nuclear Talks
Joint Statement of Iran and P5+1 at the End of Geneva Nuclear Talks
In Photos: Turkish Police Clash With Protesters in Istanbul
After a series of peaceful demonstrations for preserving a recreational area in Istanbul city center which is planned for demolition for the construction of a shopping mall, Turkish police attacked the protesters violently with tear gas and water cannon, directly targeting their faces and bodies. Dozens of protesters are hospitalized and access to the park is blocked without any legal basis.
Hashemi Will Not Oppose His Disqualification By The Guardian Council: Campaign’s Spokesman
“Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani will not consider any objection to the decision of his disqualification by the Guardian Council,” Eshagh jahangiri the spokesman of Hashemi Rafsanjani ‘s election campaign said in an interview with Iranian Students’s News Agency on Wednesday.
Disqualified Candidates Cannot Appeal Decision Of The Guardian Council
“According to the law, disqualified candidates cannot appeal the decision of the Guardian Council,” said Abbas-Ali Kadkhodaei the spokesman of the Council in an interview with Iran’s state TV on Tuesday.
Iran to Launch Talks Between Syria’s Government and Opposition: Salehi
Iran could “launch talks between Syria’s government and opposition”, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Ali Akbar Salehi told Germany’s Der Spiegel newsweekly in an interview published on Sunday.
Iran’s Government Spokesman Complicates Ahmadinejad’s Election Plan
Iran’s government spokesman, Gholam Hossein Elham is to run for president, Mohammad Rahmani an aide to Elham told Iran’sView on Thursday.
“Given to the increased requests from the youths and revolutionary people, Dr. Elham is to register in the presidential election,” he said.