June 16, 2020
The intentional use of lethal force by Iran's security forces led to the killing of hundreds of protesters and bystanders, including children, who posed no imminent threat.
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April 6, 2020
Few clerics have been as vocal in their attacks on powerful figures as Mohammad Yazdi (محمد یزدی) and remained safe. Yazdi has managed to go after a number of prominent clerics without ever being held accountable for his comments. He has always enjoyed the support of the Supreme Leader
March 23, 2020
Sadegh Amoli Larijani (صادق آملی لاریجانی) is just one of five brothers with powerful positions in the Islamic Republic of Iran. For several years, the Larijani brothers were particular favorites of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khameini, who was ready to appoint them to any empty post.
March 23, 2020
Said Mohammad Reza Modarresi Yazdi inherited the mantle of revolution from his father, a reknowned cleric and ally to Ayatollah Khomeini
March 23, 2020
Seyyed Fazlollah Mousavi is a Principlist with ties to the Ahmadinejad administration
March 16, 2020
Mohammad Hasan Sadedghi Moghaddam's path to the Guardian Council began when he was part of a select group chosen by Ayatollah Beheshti.
March 16, 2020
Principlist Mohammad Deghani is an outspoken opponent of all things reform.
March 16, 2020
Like his father before him, Mehdi Shabzedehdar dedicated his life to becoming an Islamic jurist. Both sides of Shabzendehdar’s family are made up of clerics and revolutionary activists with close ties to the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
March 16, 2020
The youngest member of the Guardian Council, Hadi Tahan Nazif was groomed for the Guardian Council since his university days.