The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), a federal government commission that monitors global religious freedom, today released its 2012 Annual Report and recommended that the Secretary of State name the following nations “countries of particular concern” or CPCs: Burma, China, Egypt, Eritrea, Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tajikistan, […]
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IAEA chief accused of Western bias over Iran disputes
Several former senior officials of the International Atomic Energy Agency have accused the current IAEA chief of a pro-Western bias and relying too much on uncorroborated information.
Jailed activist goes on hunger strike
Peyman Aref, the jailed Iranian journalist and activist, has been on a hunger strike for four days.
UN extends mandate of Special Rapporteur on Iran
The United Nations Human Rights Council has renewed the mandate of the Special Rapporteur for human rights in Iran.
UN chief urges cooperation with UN rapporteur
The UN Secretary General wants the Islamic Republic to cooperate with the special UN rapporteur on Iran, Ahmad Shaheed.
Russia wants speedy resumption of nuclear talks
Russia wants nuclear talks between Iran and the G5+1 to be resumed “as quickly as possible.”
IMF chief warns of sudden rise in oil prices
The head of the International Monetary Fund warned yesterday that the disruption of Iranian oil exports could drive up oil prices by 30 percent.
Beauties of Norooz
Spring is the manifestation of creation’s beauty, and Norooz is the beginning of the growth season, renewed life and life of nature. Norooz comes with spring and invites all of us to change, transform, and become new because if Norooz is not fulfilled in our inner side, the autumn of sin and […]
Japan Promises Cuts In Iranian Oil Imports
Japan promised it would “substantially” cut oil imports from Iran, a day after the United States announced a decision to exempt Japan from new sanctions that target those who continue to do business with Tehran.
Rights groups call for renewal of rapporteur’s mandate
The rights groups’ statement says human rights are deteriorating in Iran. With the Islamic Republic’s steely refusal to cooperate with UN organizations, they say the member states’ support of Shaheed’s mission in Iran is more vital than ever. Shaheed released his second human rights report on March 7, attaching the testimony of […]