The story: A senior conservative cleric in Iran has been accused of using public funds to acquire property worth millions of dollars. The controversy has reignited the public debate on deep-seated corruption in the country.

The cleric in question—Kazem Seddiqi—has denied any knowledge of wrongdoing, insisting that the land grab was enabled by the forgery of his signature. While some caution against passing judgment, many across the political spectrum are calling for Seddiqi to either resign or be removed from prominent state-affiliated positions.

The coverage: Iran-based journalist Yashar Soltani, who has garnered a reputation for breaking stories about controversial...