The UN atomic watchdog said that “intensive” talks Friday with Iran had failed, with no plans for a follow-up meeting to persuade Tehran to address suspected evidence of nuclear weapons research.
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Detained newspaper owner’s life in danger, Supreme Leader held responsible
Reporters Without Borders is very worried about opposition leader and former prime minister Mir Hossein Mousavi, the owner of the suspended newspaper Kalameh Sabaz, who was hospitalized two days ago in Tehran after suffering a heart attack. Mousavi has been under house arrest in an unknown location for more than 18 months.
Iranian activists urge Egypt’s Morsi to speak out against house arrest of green leaders
A group of activists in Iran’s pro-democracy Green Movement have called on Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi to speak out against the continued house arrest of opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi during his visit to Tehran.
Amnesty: Iran must immediately release prisoner of conscience Arzhang Davoodi
Writer Arzhang Davoodi, who is facing fresh charges after being imprisoned in Iran for nearly nine years, must be released immediately and unconditionally, Amnesty International said.
Who Is Behind Iran’s ‘Dangerous’ Satellite Jamming?
That’s the question people have been asking in the Islamic republic in recent days. While officials have acknowledged that signal jamming is taking place, and even warned of potentially negative consequences, no one in the government has stepped up to assume responsibility.
Iran Aligns Itself For An Image Makeover
When Iran hosts a five-day summit of the Nonaligned Movement this week, it will be doing more than just staging its largest international event in more than a decade. It will be taking steps to shed its image as a global pariah.
North Korea’s Kim Yong-nam to attend Iran summit
North Korea’s head of parliament, Kim Yong-nam will visit Iran and briefly attend the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit, North Korea’s media report.
IHR WARNS AGAINST MASS EXECUTIONS
Iran Human Rights (IHR) warns against the possibility of a new execution wave in Iran in the coming weeks. Several reports from Iran indicate that the Iranian authorities are planning to execute multiple prisoners, among them some political prisoners and some convicted of espionage.
Human Rights: Brief News
Holders of bank accounts opened to assist earthquake victims summoned for questioning In the wake of the recent earthquake, civilian groups were set up to transfer aid to the victims.
IAEA Holds Talks With Iran
Officials from the UN nuclear watchdog and Iran hold a fresh round of talks on August 24 on Teheran’s controversial nuclear program.