Patients in Iran are dying of treatable diseases because of shortages in life-saving medicines. The past year has been nothing short of catastrophic for the Iranian health-care sector: Imports from American and European drug makers in 2012 were down by an estimated 30 percent since 2011, and they continue to […]
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EU says Iran must act before sanctions ease
Iran must take concrete steps to address international concerns about its nuclear program before the EU considers lifting sanctions, says Michel Mann, spokesman for EU High Representative Catherine Ashton.
U.S. Commander: Sanctions On Iran ‘Not Working’
The top U.S. commander in the Middle East says the current sanctions and diplomatic efforts to stop Iran from gaining nuclear capabilities are not working.
Iran hits back at UN rapporteur over human rights claims
Ahmed Shaheed’s report charges Islamic republic with cases of torture, executions and fostering ‘culture of impunity’ Iran has criticised the UN special rapporteur tasked with investigating its human rights record for publishing a damning report that warns against widespread and systematic violations.
Authorities Disregard The Dire Health of Dervishes on 49th day of hunger strike/ Transfer of Saleh Moradi to Infirmary
Physical condition of Jailed Dervishes in Adel Abad prison, on 49th day of their hunger strike has been reported deteriorated as a result of their prolonged hunger strike.
Sky-high bail keeps rights lawyer in jail
Jailed human rights lawyer Abdolfattah Soltani has been practically prevented from getting a furlough after the judiciary set his bail at 12 billion rials.
Two Christians are in detention for more than seven weeks
About seven weeks ago plainclothes security agents arrested Shahrzad Y and Sam S, two of converted Christians community in Tehran.
Concerns Grow About Dr. Khazali’s Health On His Day 66 Of Hunger Strike
It is 66 days since the launch of hunger strike by Dr. Mehdi Khazali imprisoned in the Intelligence Ministry’s Ward 209 of Evin prisonm but the Intelligence Ministry continues to prevent his release.
600 journalists working with foreign powers, says Iranian intelligence minister
The Iranian security forces have dealt a heavy blow to a network of 600 journalists operating against the regime, says the country’s intelligence minister.
Financial trends have shrunk Iranian purchasing power
Iranians’ purchasing power has declined by 72 percent in the past eight years, according to the daily Iranian newspaper Shargh.