Britain, France and Germany have officially called for new European Union sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, diplomats said.
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Iran Official Calls For Oscar Boycott Over Anti-Islam Film
The head of Iran’s government-controlled cinema agency says his country should “avoid” the 2013 Academy Awards unless the organizers denounce a low-budget film that was privately made in the United States that ridicules the Prophet Muhammad.
Iranian Ex-President’s Son Detained On Return
The son of former Iranian President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has been detained after his return from a stay abroad, Iran’s official news agencies report.
Iran readies domestic Internet system, blocks Google
Iran plans to switch its citizens onto a domestic Internet network in what officials say is a bid to improve cyber security but which many Iranians fear is the latest way to control their access to the web.
Ensure Equal Access to Higher Education
The Iranian government should immediately reverse policies that place unnecessary restrictions on academic freedom for university students, in particular women.
Egypt’s Mursi says Iran is vital to ending Syria’s crisis
Egypt’s Islamist President said on Saturday that having a strong relationship with Iran is important for Egypt at this time to be able to work out a way to end the bloodshed in Syria.
Former Iranian President’s Daughter Begins Serving Jail Term
The daughter of former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has been sent to jail for six months for a January conviction on charges of distributing antistate propaganda.
A Brief Report on Human Rights Situation in Iran in Shahrivar 1391[August- September 2012]
Shirin Ebadi, Human Rights Defenders and Nobel Laureate, has reviewed the human rights situation in Iran in Shahrivar 1391 [August-September 2012], in continuation of her monthly reports.
Mojahedin-e Khalq (MEK); The symbol of Treason, Violence and Terror in Iran
In the modern history of Iran, there is no organization, no party and no cult more infamous than the MEK amongst the Iranian nation.
Majid Tavakoli is the Winner of the Student Peace Prize
Majid Tavakoli, prominent Iranian student leader activist, was announced the winner of the 2013 Student Peace Prize this morning. The announcement was made today to coincide with the United Nations’ International Day of Peace.