Politics

Behzad Nabavi, born on July 13, 1942, is a prominent Iranian politician and a key figure in the history of political activism within the country. He has been known for his long-standing involvement with various political movements and organizations, notably the Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution Organization, where he earned the nickname “The Old Guerrilla” due to his active participation …

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a figure deeply embedded in the political and military history of Iran, has occupied some of the most influential positions in the country over the past few decades. Known for his leadership roles, his military background, his tenure as mayor of Tehran, and his multiple candidacies for president, Ghalibaf’s life is a story of ambition, controversy, and …

A ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of Ashraf Boroujerdi’s passing was held on Wednesday, February 28, 1404, at the National Archives and Library of Iran. The event brought together a distinguished group of individuals to honor the legacy of the late intellectual and political figure. Among the attendees were Hojatoleslam Saeed Boroujerdi, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, Faezeh Hashemi, Hadi Khaniki, Gholamreza Zarifian, …

Today, Saturday, January 13, 1404, corresponding with the 13th of the lunar month of Rajab, the birth anniversary of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS), special religious ceremonies were held in Qom at the residences of two prominent Shiite authorities, Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi and Ayatollah Fazel Lankarani. These ceremonies, which included celebrations of Imam Ali’s birthday and the traditional …

Brief, one-on-one discussions held openly on the floor of parliament are among the most important mechanisms of decision-making in any political system. These deliberations allow elected representatives to exchange ideas, criticize proposals, defend interests, and shape legislation before it is put to a vote. In Iran, this role is fulfilled by the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majles-e Shoraye Eslami), which stands …

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un marked the arrival of the New Year in Pyongyang with a carefully choreographed celebration that blended spectacle, symbolism, and strategic political messaging. According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the festivities included fireworks displays, mass performances of patriotic songs and dances, and a taekwondo demonstration—elements that have long been central to the Democratic …

On Monday, January 27, 2021, the opening ceremony of the Diplomacy and Resistance Conference was held at the Center for Political and International Studies (IPIS) of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event coincided with the sixth anniversary of the martyrdom of Lieutenant General Hajj Qassem Soleimani, the former commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps …

The evening of Monday, December 17, 1404, marked one of the most solemn and heartbreaking gatherings in recent years within the political and social fabric of the Islamic Republic of Iran. At the Noor Mosque in Tehran, a large assembly of senior officials, statesmen, public figures, and ordinary citizens came together to mourn with Ismail Saqab Esfahani, Vice President and …

Abdul Rahim Soleimani Ardestani, born in 1953, is one of the contemporary Iranian clerics whose intellectual path has been tied to religious studies, comparative theology, and research on the Abrahamic traditions. A long-time professor at Mufid University in Qom and a member of the Assembly of Teachers and Researchers of the Qom Seminary, he is known both for his scholarly …

The recent appearance of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the ceremony marking the 80th founding anniversary of the Air Force of the Korean People’s Army was more than a symbolic military celebration. It was a carefully staged political message, rich with strategic implications for the future of Pyongyang’s armed forces, its nuclear deterrent doctrine, and its confrontation with the …