Morteza Kazemian

Khamenei’s ‘No To Talks With U.S.’, Sign Of Authority Or Lack Of Self-Confidence?

Ahmadinejad’s Supporters Growing In Number And Influence

Among the cacophony of voices calling for change in Iran, one stands out for being wholly unexpected—that of hardline former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Could Iran Hold A National Referendum?

President Hassan Rouhani’s suggestion that conflicts in Iranian society could be resolved with a constitutional referendum is stirring controversy.

Iran's Reformists Crippled Despite Electoral Victories

Despite several successes in recent elections, Iran's reformists now seem crippled by a lack of unity. The crisis is caused not only by the concerted counter-efforts of conservatives, led by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, but also by their own internal problems.