Economist: “Iran’s dissenting students; Trying to pep up the opposition”
The Economist published a very good article today on “why the ruling ayatollahs want to keep Iran’s students under their thumb”. This is an important question for many people these days because of the country’s universities are scheduled to restart in 2-3 weeks, and also because of the appointment of the new Minister of Science, […]
Conservative MP: Khamenei Urged MPs to Support Cabinet
In the latest sign suggesting that Ahmadinejad’s political power depends on Khamenei’s backing, AFP is reporting that a senior conservative MP has said the Cabinet’s approval depended on Khamenei’s support. From AFP: TEHRAN — Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged MPs to approve President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s cabinet, a senior lawmaker said on Friday, the […]
Approval of Ahmadinejad’s Cabinet Postponed to Tomorrow
According to Fars News, MP Mohammad Reza Mir Tajoldeeni has said that the Majles debates reviewing the qualification of 3 proposed ministers will be postponed until tomorrow (h/t New York Times): A member of the Administrative Body of Majles announced the message that today’s Majles session will end at 6pm, and said, “The meeting for […]
Supreme Leader to MPs: Accept All Cabinet Nominees
Khabar Online is reporting that the Supreme Leader is placing further pressure on MPs to validate the entire Cabinet (h/t New York Times): With the publication of news from Majles Representatives based on the announcement from the Supreme Leader that he prefers a positive vote for all proposed Ministers, it is predicted that all 21 […]