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- Khole Piza (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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References fail WP:SIRS so article fails WP:GNG and WP:ANYBIO. - UtherSRG (talk) 15:44, 21 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Hamidreza Ghorbani (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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Fails WP:GNG and WP:NMUSICIAN. Attempted to draftify but OP recreated it in mainspace. It was noted this was the "english" version so I looked at Wikidata and it appears there is a mass posting campaign across many languages. CNMall41 (talk) 21:37, 20 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Iranian Turkmen rebellion (1924–1926) (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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The references provided to support this article are pretty scant - little more than passing mentions. There may just not be that much to say about these events as the background section takes up the largest part and the sequence of events is pretty confusing. If no better sources can be found I wouldn’t object to draftifying it if anyone is likely to improve it, otherwise on present showing I don’t think a stand alone article is warranted. Mccapra (talk) 16:49, 16 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Behrad Ali Konari (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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I am not sure that getting arrested and then released is sufficient basis for a claim of notability. The subject’s arrest certainly generated media interest at the time, but WP:BLP1E may apply. Mccapra (talk) 04:04, 16 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- DankPedia (talk) 04:33, 16 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- keep Contrary to what some esteemed colleagues have suggested, this biography is not based on a single event. In fact, it is expandable, and there are sufficient sources available to support its development. For example, in this source, you can see that the individual in question was imprisoned again two years after the initial incident and release, this time due to their artistic and protest-related activities. 🅣𝓗𝓪𝓻𝓸𝓵𝓭 𝓚𝓻𝓪𝓫𝓼 16:50, 18 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Ali Najafi (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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Second-tier footballer who fails WP:BIO. All citations on page are database entries; search is a little tricky due to news articles about several murderers with the same name, and it's possible I missed something in Iranian, but I note the lack of any article on the Iranian wiki. — Moriwen (talk) 19:49, 14 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.Relisting comment: Kindly include policies applicable with the vote. Can we have any arguments for favor or oppose per policies on draftifying? All other suggestions are also welcome. Hoping to have a clear consensus. Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, HilssaMansen19 (talk) 21:11, 21 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Family tree of the Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek kings (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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Opening introduction explicitly admits to "This family tree (and the trees below it) is based on a combination of Tarn's and Narain's genealogies of the Greco-Bactrian kings, which are not necessarily fully correct, as with all ancient family trees." The combination of these two trees is the entire basis of the article, which seems like not good enough for an article. It is highly speculative and not verifiable and the original authors (Tarn and Narain) have been criticised in more recent scholarship for speculative inventions. ForWhomTheSunShines (talk) 01:34, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Hello ForWhomTheSunShines, I understand the concerns and understand that Tarn and Narain may be inaccurate, but these are the texts that I have. I know that other authors say something different, so when I get those texts, I (or someone else) will revise the trees. Additionally, I give the kings several different fathers (for example, see Apollodotus I in the tree, who has 5 different possible fathers, so I am taking all possible considerations into account here). I also put dotted lines for some kings when the relationship is very unclear, making it being speculation clear. So I am making it clear these Greco-Bactrian trees, just like an Egyptian one (like the 1st Dynasty), will not necessarily be fully accurate. As for the speculation and unverifiable of the tree, well, we do have Greco-Bactrian coinage. The reason I said "This family tree (and the trees below it) is based on a combination of Tarn's and Narain's genealogies of the Greco-Bactrian kings, which are not necessarily fully correct, as with all ancient family trees." is because I want to make it very clear that is a probable layout for how the various kings are related to each other and is not supposed to be taken as dogma, just like many ancient family trees. If you want me to find different authors and replace Tarn and Narain, I will. I just wanted to use two of the most important Greco-Bactrian historians who helped establish the discipline.
- OrthodoxByzantineRoman (talk) 01:51, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Comment: couldn't this be saved simply by identifying the differences between the two authors' reconstructions, either by presenting different versions of the trees, or by showing the different positions taken by each author using the varying line and border options? If other scholars disagree with their opinions, that can also be noted on or adjacent to the trees. I will suggest that the trees might need to be less horizontal and more vertical. I never stretch my browser window to the whole width of the screen, and without that the trees exceed the width of the page. But this, like noting disagreements between the authors named and other scholarship, can be achieved through ordinary editing; the page does not have to be deleted in order to improve it to Wikipedia standards. P Aculeius (talk) 13:04, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Thank you for this comment. I agree that it could be saved this way, and I will add the position of the various authors too. OrthodoxByzantineRoman (talk) 15:46, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- The authors' proposals themselves are questionable and unreliable. The first citation for the first tree is clear that it is “pedigree of the Euthydemids and Eucratides to show the fictitious descent from Alexander." (emphasis added). Tarn, William Woodthorpe (1966). The Greeks in Bactria and India (2 ed.). New York, U.S.: Cambridge University Press. p. 568. ISBN 9781108009416. Retrieved 30 December 2024. The placement of a daughter of Euthydemus I marrying a Chinese emperor and bearing is son is based on speculation from an uncited paragraph. There's mashing together of speculative theory throughout the page.
- This seems to be a violation of reason for deleting #6, "[a]rticles that cannot possibly be attributed to reliable sources, including neologisms, original theories and conclusions, and hoaxes." The combination of multiple speculative, unreliable articles into one family tree is effectively the construction of an original theory or conclusion. It also violates ForWhomTheSunShines (talk) 23:40, 14 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Yes, but if we ignore the descent from Alexander, doesn't Tarn still state everything else, according to The Greeks in Bactria and India pgs 71ff? And I agree that the connection to Qin Shi Huangdi is spurious, I just added it on the off chance it could be correct. It was taken from Christopoulos, Lucas (September 2022). "SINO-PLATONIC PAPERS: Dionysian Rituals and the Golden Zeus of China" (PDF). Sino-Platonic Papers. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.: University of Pennsylvania. pp. 84–86. Retrieved 4 January 2025. Also, if we clean up and or/delete this article (hopefully not because I did work hard on it), we must clean up the individual articles on the Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek kings too, as sources need to be cited for each king's article and other changes need to be made. However, we don't have to delete this article, as it can be cleaned up to remove it of any "speculative theory." OrthodoxByzantineRoman (talk) 03:01, 15 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- "the off chance" is not a reason to add something to an article. And you are correct, many of the Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek king articles should also be cleaned up. ForWhomTheSunShines (talk) 04:10, 15 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Well, I mean, it is my first article that I made. I did not know those rules. But tomorrow, I will delete Qin Shi Huangdi, as I see now that the Lucas reference in the Xiutu article was removed. OrthodoxByzantineRoman (talk) 04:33, 15 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Move to draft. Not ready for main space. Celia Homeford (talk) 11:02, 16 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Umm....other editors allowed my article to be published back in December. Why would we put it back into draft? OrthodoxByzantineRoman (talk) 14:48, 16 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Because it's "Not ready for main space". If it's not moved, it should be deleted as a badly-formatted and ill-cited mess of original research and speculative fiction. Celia Homeford (talk) 08:08, 21 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Ali Javadi (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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Procedural nomination per Wikipedia:Redirects_for_discussion/Log/2025_April_27#Ali_Javadi * Pppery * it has begun... 16:25, 10 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Majid Azami (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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None of the RS independent sources mention the subject. Googling does not indicate notability Czarking0 (talk) 16:23, 8 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Businesspeople and Iran. Shellwood (talk) 16:48, 8 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- strongly oppose. He is a highly influential figure in Iran, serving as the CEO of Jey Oil Refining Company and as Deputy Chairman, Managing Director, and Board Member of Sepehr Energy Jahan Nama Pars Company (Sepehr Energy). These companies are significant players in Iran's oil industry, with a combined value of several hundred million dollars (if not more). His role and impact in the business sector are substantial, making him a notable figure deserving of an article.
- Additionally, it is worth noting that Majid Azami was sanctioned by the U.S. Department of the Treasury on November 29, 2023, under Executive Order 13224, for facilitating oil sales on behalf of Iran's Armed Forces General Staff. This action underscores his influence and the international attention his activities have received.
- I have already added numerous reliable and independent sources in English, Persian, and French that clearly establish his notability. These include news articles and business reports that detail his professional achievements and leadership position. Razgura (talk) 17:14, 8 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- comment @Razgura: has added a number of sources to the article. I do not see them at WP:RSP and would like some clarity on their reliability / ability to establish notability. It will take some non-English investigation to determine significant coverage. These are in order of the ref on the article. He is mentioned a lot of these sources seem to mostly report things he said about oil industry not himself.
- kountrass.com - There does not appear to be article content just a photo of the subject ?
- https://irannewsdaily.com - no sig cov
- Iran News Daily - no sig cov
- eghtesadonline - no sig cov
- azernews - no sig cov
- mehrnews - no sig cov
- Czarking0 (talk) 01:16, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Keep. Majid Azami is a well-known and influential figure in Iran, serving in top executive roles at major oil companies such as Jey Oil and Sepehr Energy. The focus on U.S. sanctions may be disproportionate—while notable, they only highlight his international relevance. The article should be improved, not deleted, and efforts should be made to find a freely licensed photo. there are many images of him in Persian language sources, and it’s worth trying to secure one under a free license. AghaJhonson (talk) 10:31, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Can you please provide a link to a reliable Persian language source that gives him significant coverage? Czarking0 (talk) 18:22, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- @Czarking0 I encourage you to read the most recent investigative report on Majid Azami, published by Iran International on May 8, 2025: https://www.iranintl.com/202505082419. The article presents substantial independent coverage, documenting his central role in Iran’s oil export system through front companies linked to the Armed Forces General Staff. Additionally, as supported by English-language sources cited in the article, Azami has received sustained media coverage since at least 2017, notably during his tenure as CEO of Jey Oil Company—the largest bitumen producer in the Middle East and a major state-owned enterprise.
- His inclusion in the U.S. Treasury Department’s SDN sanctions list, alongside Sepehr Energy Jahan-Nama Pars, further reflects his international prominence and the geopolitical relevance of his activities. This combination of long-term leadership, institutional significance, and international scrutiny clearly meets the threshold of notability.
- Note: I used GPT to assist with translation and phrasing of this comment. Razgura (talk) 11:45, 10 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Thanks for the article. I would consider this significant coverage. If there is a second sigcov source then I would also oppose deletion. FYI since you have repeated this multiple times, being a target of sanctions is not in the guidelines for establishing notability. WP:N Czarking0 (talk) 15:00, 10 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Mentions of him in an official capacity indicating notability:
- Razgura (talk) 18:42, 10 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- I see that Iran International is not listed at WP:RSP nor is it on the news list at Portal:Iran. Can you give evidence of the reliability of this source? Czarking0 (talk) 15:10, 10 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Sorry, but I didn’t see many Iranian news websites on this list (aside from Tasnim News Agency and Press TV).
- As for Iran International, you can read about it on Wikipedia... I recommend reading the article on Persian Wikipedia, where it is marked as a "Good article" (it might be another article I’ll consider improving here in English in the future).
- The channel claims to maintain independent editorial practices and operates according to high journalistic standards: accuracy, credibility, transparency, and fairness. Its official website outlines editorial guidelines that emphasize a commitment to objectivity and journalistic independence (see here: https://www.iranintl.com/en/guidelinesen).
- Its reporting is frequently cited by international media outlets, including the BBC, The Guardian, and The Independent, which suggests a certain degree of international recognition and functional credibility. (All of this is also detailed in the Wikipedia article) Razgura (talk) 18:11, 10 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- In your opinion are there any red flags regarding Iran International as a reliable source? Czarking0 (talk) 19:51, 10 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- That's a tough question, there is no truly objective media outlet in Iran. As you can see in my previous comment, he is mentioned across different types of media sources.Razgura (talk) 20:04, 10 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- google translating the Persian WP page you sent:
- "Iran International does not broadcast advertising and is not transparent about its funding, which has raised doubts about the network's editorial independence "
- "According to Eskandar Sadeghi Boroujerdi, a postdoctoral researcher on modern Iranian history at Oxford University , “Iran International appears to be an essential part of Prince bin Salman’s agenda to adopt a hostile approach towards Iran"
- "According to Haaretz , Mossad uses Iran International as a base to leak information"
- Not exactly a stellar review. Overall I think the source can be used but it is not really green light reliable source Czarking0 (talk) 22:02, 10 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- As I mentioned earlier, the situation is complicated... There are allegations about every media outlet here. In the end, we're talking about one of the major news agencies in Iran. And as I already wrote, I provided additional sources that reflect the importance of the article. Looks like I spent too much time on the research and the discussion... it's not critical for me that the article stays. I just felt bad about the time I invested. In any case, thank you for your time Razgura (talk) 04:15, 11 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Just to be clear about how AfD works, I do not decide if it gets deleted. It only gets deleted if the community agrees to delete it. Also I have not voted to delete it I only opened the discussion. Based off the current state I would expect it would not get deleted. I think the points you raised here are not a waste of time because they will also apply to other Iranian articles. Eventually I think Iran International could be listed at RSP but I am unfamiliar with that process. Czarking0 (talk) 14:54, 11 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Thanks.Razgura (talk) 12:16, 12 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Keep the figure is notable due to their controversies and quite notable career track records in Iran. The added sources during this AfD are good for the page's notability. Norlk (talk) 13:39, 12 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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- most of references that used in this article are irrelevant and not related to the context of the article. for example Luxembourg issues are completely false information and just Iran international that is not a independent reliable press mentioned as reference. Segalbenis (talk) 13:19, 21 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Esteghlal Javan (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)
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Defunct newspaper that fails WP:GNG. WhoIsCentreLeft (talk) 10:36, 3 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Weak keep, if not then redirect to Esteghlal F.C., which this paper was apparently focused on. The only source in the article is obviously not independent sigcov. Farsi Wikipedia has four sources, one of which [1] could count toward the GNG. Doing Google News searches for "روزنامه استقلال" and "روزنامه استقلال جوان" with a date range until 2015 turned up [2], which also seems to be sigcov. There are also a bunch of articles listing headlines or summarizing reports from multiple newspapers, including this one – they don't count towards the GNG but might demonstrate the impact of this newspaper, e.g. [3][4][5]. I don't speak Farsi, but I think this is a good start. Pinging @MarioGom, who asked about Farsi sources. Toadspike [Talk] 10:06, 17 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Redirect to Esteghlal F.C. or probably better to Ali Fathollahzadeh (former director of the newspaper and also Esteghlal F.C.). Notability is not established. It is a fan newspaper of Esteghlal F.C. Ramos1990 (talk) 23:35, 17 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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