  Employee of President’s administration arrested in Iran May 2, 2011 - 17:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Executive Secretary of Tehran's Vo'az (preachers) Community Abbas Amirifar was arrested for his assistance to creation of a film about Imam Mehdi, mashreghnews.ir and tabnak.ir portals close to the ruling conservatives' camp reported. In the film, Iranian spiritual leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was presented as the incarnation of Sayyid Khurasani, while President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the incarnation of Shuaib bin Saleh. Shiites believe that these two individuals will help Imam Mahdi to save the world from oppression and violence. Many influential religious figures in Iran, including Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi, have expressed strong protest against the film and its demonstration. Former head of the Iranian President’s administration Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei appointed Amirifar as member of the Cultural Council at the Presidential Administration in May 2010, MEHR news agency reported. Many media outlets close to the ruling conservatives' camp of Iran say that a film about Imam Mahdi was funded by Mashaei.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
