“Nadarkhani’s acquittal and release is a stellar example of the positive influence of international pressure. The international community must continue to hold Iranian authorities accountable for their imprisonment of all other prisoners of conscience,” Ghaemi said.
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Student activist arrested in Esfahan
Iranian student activist Rashid Esmaili has been arrested by security forces in Esfahan. The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reports that Esmaili, an executive member of the student group Tahkim-e Vahdat, was arrested on Saturday September 8 without an arrest warrant.
Continued Pressure On Gonabadi Dervishes In Kavar, Attempting To Arrest A Dervish
Today morning, security forces raided the house of Gonabadi dervish, Mehdi Ghanbari to arrest him.
Rial falls sharply as West looks to push Iran’s isolation
Iran’s currency, the rial, plunged to an all-time low on Sunday, exchange traders said, as Western nations sought to further isolate the country economically and diplomatically.
U.N. nuclear chief urges immediate access to Iran site
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Iranian Paralympians take home 24 medals
On the last two days of the 2012 Paralympics in London, Iran picked up three more medals — a gold, a silver and a bronze — bringing its overall count to 24, which puts it in 11th place on the medals chart.
An Iranian Official: Fired Workers Either Lack the Desire to Work or Have too Many Expectations!
“Fired workers either somehow lack the desire to work or have too many expectations, reducing their productivity. The ability to fire such workers will create a sense of trust between employers and employees, reduce labor costs and increasing production.” said Rahim BanaMowlaee , Vice Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce at Alborz Province […]
Ailing Incarcerated Journalist Isa Saharkhiz Launches Hunger Strike
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Iranian currency hits record low
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EU Ministers Vow To Press Iran With Sanctions
The European Union has vowed to continue pressing Iran with sanctions over Tehran’s controversial nuclear program.