Does the Iranian government control the media?
The mass media in Iran are privately and publicly owned but is subject to censorship. As of 2016, Iran had 178 newspapers, 83 magazines, 15,000 information sites and 2 million blogs.
Is there government corruption in Iran?
Corruption is a serious problem in Iran, being widespread, mostly in the government.
Who rules Iran right now?
Supreme Leader of Iran
| Supreme Leadership Authority of the Islamic Republic of Iran | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Ali Khamenei since 4 June 1989 | |
| Office of the Supreme Leader | |
| Status | Head of State |
| Reports to | Assembly of Experts |
What were Iranians protesting in 1979?
This anti-Western sentiment eventually manifested itself in the November 1979 seizure of 66 hostages at the U.S. embassy by a group of Iranian protesters demanding the extradition of the shah, who at that time was undergoing medical treatment in the United States (see Iran hostage crisis).
Why did Iran shut down the Internet?
The 2019 Internet blackout in Iran was a week-long total shutdown of Internet. It was ordered by Supreme National Security Council and imposed by the Ministry of ICT. The blackout was one of the Iranian government’s efforts to suppress 2019 protests.
Does Iran have freedom of press?
The Iranian Constitution states very general rules concerning freedom of expression. Article 24 states: “Publications and the press have freedom of expression except when it is detrimental to the fundamental principles of Islam or the rights of the public.
How does Iran’s regime claim legitimacy?
How Iran’s Regime Claims Legitimacy 03/15/10 Raha Tahami, Tehran (source: Mianeh) From left: Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Leaders see themselves as a righteous minority – granting them the right to govern, according to their Shia beliefs.
Why is Iran’s government suppressing its own opposition?
The Iranian government’s violent suppression of the opposition over the last nine months is not just based on a determination to avoid a possible fall of the regime but also has deep-seated ideological roots.
Is Iran’s Khamenei’s regime like that of early Islamic kings?
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, continuously likens his regime to that of early Islamic rulers some 1,300 years ago.
Is the Islamic Republic legitimate?
The Islamic Republic derives its legitimacy from its supreme leader and he can reject and refuse to endorse the vote of the majority. About the author: Raha Tahami is the pseudonym of an Iranian journalist and social affairs analyst in Tehran.