Tag: Former president

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 […]