In a new wave of arrests targeting media activists, Marzieh Rasouli has been arrested in Tehran.
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Former MP calls for “active criticism”
A former Iranian MP has provoked a variety of reactions from the Iranian establishment by appearing on television to slam the political system’s lack of “active criticism” and to call for ways of questioning the Supreme Leader.
Iran says Obama has called for talks
Ali Motahari, a conservative Iranian MP, has announced that the recent letter from U.S. President Barack Obama calls for “direct negotiations” with Iran’s Supreme Leader.
Iran cautious over Golden Globe film “A Separation”
(Reuters) – The Iranian government sounded a note of caution on Tuesday about the success of “A Separation” which won a Golden Globe for best foreign film, saying gritty realist films favored by critics showed a skewed version of the Islamic Republic.
Yazd Judiciary official promises crackdown on religious minorities
The head of the Yazd Judiciary, Gholamhossein Heidari said in the meeting of the Ethnic and Religion Commission of the Yazd Security Council, “If ethnicities, groups and various religions that are known as ‘Zaleh’ [meaning worthless] and the government does not recognize carry out activities in an attempt to cause disruptions and problems […]
Iranian Regime Sentences Opponent To 6 Years Of Prison
The sentence for Mohsen Armin, a member of the Revolutionary Mojahedin Organization who was tried in the 15th branch of the Revolutionary Court presided over by Judge Salavati was announced.
Iran Pastor Naderkhani Rejects Release Offer
TEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)– Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani has rejected an offer to be released from prison if he publicly acknowledges Islam’s prophet Mohammed as “a messenger sent by God” well-informed Christians and rights activists said Friday, January 13.
20 percent of the homeless in Tehran are women
Reza Jagiri, the Social Deputy of the Welfare and Social Participation Organization stressed that carton sleepers [homeless people who sleep in carton boxes on the streets] will be gathered from the city.
Iranians to remain connected to World Wide Web
Iran’s Minister of Communications and Technology has announced that current internet services will not be replaced by the National Information Network that’s now being developed, but rather the two will exist alongside each other.
Labour activist arrested in Sanandaj
Sheys Amani, an executive member of the Union of Free Workers of Iran, has been arrested by Iranian authorities.