Following the impeachment of Reza Farajidana from his position as Minister of Science and Technology, reports indicate that conservative factions now aim to summon the Minister of Culture and Guidance to Parliament for another impeachment process. The Shargh daily reported on Thursday August 28 that critics of the Culture Minister have raised the issues […]
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Culture minister deflects blame for print censorship
Ali Jannati, the Minister of Culture and Guidance, says the government is not responsible for bans on books and newspapers. ISNA reports that Jannati said the Press Supervisory Board is a seven-member committee including representatives from the judiciary, Parliament, seminaries and the High Council of the Cultural Revolution, and the Ministry of Culture has […]
Rohani pledges support for artists, orchestra
Iranian President Hassan Rohani has promised the artistic community that despite pressure from Parliament, his administration will make every effort to promote the National Symphony Orchestra. In a speech on the night of Wednesday January 8 in Tehran’s Vahdat Amphitheatre, Rohani stressed that his government will support artists in their stand against violence. He […]