Some Iranians are protesting against a state media ban on former President Mohammad Khatami by posting his pictures on social media under the hashtag “We will be Khatami’s media” (in Persian: #رسانه_خاتمی_میشویم) The ban was formally announced earlier this week by judiciary spokesman Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejei who said that, according to a judicial order, […]
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Iranian Media Told, Again, Not to Mention Ex-President Khatami
The spokesman for Iran’s judiciary has confirmed that Iranian media remain banned from mentioning former reformist President Mohammad Khatami and publishing his comments, statements, and pictures. Speaking to journalists on February 16, Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei said media outlets that violate the ban would be dealt with. He made the comments in response to a question […]
Former president describes pressures facing Rohani
Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami says current president Hassan Rohani is under serious pressure from his political opponents as he deals with political and cultural issues. The Etemad daily writes that according to Khatami, President Rohani’s opponents are trying to tell him: “we are still here and have power and will not let things […]
Former president denies claim he’s under gag order
Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami has denied recent statements about an alleged court order against him prohibiting him from giving public appearances and talks. ISNA reports that Khatami was attending a funeral in Tehran when he responded to reporters’ questions about being under such a court order, saying he has not received any such […]
Breakin at Iran’s Reformist Organization
After the end of the holidays last week news agencies reported that an unknown group had entered the Baran Institute during the weekend holiday and taken away some items. The institute, created by Iran’s former president Mohammad Khatami, is considered one of the few active moderate organizations in Iran. The official website of the […]
Iran ex-president Khatami urges freedom for political prisoners
Iran’s former president Mohammad Khatami has called for the release of political prisoners and urged an end to house arrest for two leaders who alleged fraud after the 2009 election.In remarks published by ISNA news agency, Khatami, in office between 1997 and 2005, said such steps would benefit the country. He was referring to Mir […]
Reacting to Attacks Against President Rohani, Khatami Warns Of Terror
Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami said protests against President Hassan Rouhani last week were “staged” and warned of a “violent movement” threatening his government and policies.“At a time when the president has traveled to protect the nation and its dignity, and has been approved by the Supreme Leader, this current is seeking to undermine […]
Former Iran president urges release of all political prisoners
Reformist former president Mohammad Khatami called for all political prisoners in Iran to be freed following a decision to pardon 80 people in an easing of the Islamic Republic’s strict security policies. The pardons were in keeping with moderate President Hassan Rouhani’s pledge to loosen a repressive security grip that Iranians say […]
Former Aide Says Iranian President-Elect ‘Is Not Superman’
Before leaving Iran some two years ago, well-known journalist Mehdi Mahdavi Azad worked for half a decade as an aide to Hassan Rohani, Iran’s new president-elect. Azad, who is now based in Germany, shares his thoughts on Rohani with RFE/RL correspondent Golnaz Esfandiari. RFE/RL: You worked for years with Iranian President-elect Hassan Rohani. How […]
2013 Elections: Former MP Arrested for a Political Meeting That Never Happened
Former Member of Parliament Hossein Loghmanian and four reformist activists from Hamadan Province were arrested while on their way to Tehran to meet former president Mohammad Khatami on March 16, 2013. These arrests may mark the first detentions of political figures in relation to the upcoming June 2013 presidential elections in Iran. Hamadan Intelligence […]