Author: Siamak Modiri

Over the past few years, the Iranian government has been harshly criticized by international human right activists, NGOs and writers for violating the rights of prisoners in the country. The exact number of political prisoners …

Over the past few months, Iranian and American officials have negotiated several times over Iran’s disputed nuclear program. Conservative politicians in Iran have already warned the local government of the ongoing nuclear talks, as the …

Although the Iranian government is taking important steps to improve the country’s economy, analysts and politicians say Iranians are losing trust in President Hassan Rouhani. Before winning the 2013 presidential elections in Iran, Hassan Rouhani …

During the 2013 presidential elections in Iran, Hassan Rouhani used to enjoy support from reformists. He was the only candidate who was fully supported by almost all reformist parties in Iran. Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani and …

Iran and Pakistan have always enjoyed close and friendly relations over the past decades. Following the Iranian Revolution and overthrow of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the two nations agreed to promote economic and political ties. …

A prominent lawmaker said under the current conditions and keeping in mind the progressed path, the French do not play a determining role in Iran’s nuclear talks with P3+3. “France might affect the process of …

Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, speaking at a conference held on the occasion of the Basij Week in Tehran said “The support of the Basij is the guarantee for security and the comprehensive defense of …

The Pakistan Foreign Ministry Caretaker Sartaj Aziz says investigation into Saravan terrorist attack is still ongoing. Talking to the reporters on the sidelines of the 21st Foreign Ministerial Meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) …