Iran’s Central Bank, which had fixed the national currency at 12,260 to the dollar in a bid to stabilize it, said traders are once again allowed to buy and sell at market rates.
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Iranian government turns to Gmail and Yahoo for support in crackdown
GVF — The growing number of social networking media is cause for concern amongst Iranian officials, says a member of a newly formed body charged with overseeing the Internet.
Iran Reportedly Removes World AIDS Day From State Calendar
The Iranian government body that sets the country’s official cultural policy has reportedly removed World AIDS Day from the state calendar.
Assistance of Interpol requested in Great Bank Fraud case
The trial of suspects in Iran’s $3-billion bank fraud convened today for the third time, with the judge announcing that interpol has been called on in order to bring all the suspects in the case to trial.
Severe Malnutrition Of Jailed Gonabadi Dervishes In Section 350 Of Evin Prison
Lack of medical care and poor nutrition has been led to iron deficiency, anemia and malnutrition for jailed Gonabadi Dervishes in ward 350 of Evin prison .
Fate uncertain for detained scholar
Concern has grown over the situation of detained scholar and sociologist Saeed Madani, after his wife revealed that she has only received one phone call from her husband during his 65 days of arrest.
Opposition Rasa TV forced to shut down over financial woes
GVF — Pro-opposition satellite channel Rasa television has been forced to shut down “until further notice” owing to budget constraints.
Activists call for release of political prisoners for Norooz
Iranian activists have issued a statement urging the government to release political prisoners for Norooz, the Iranian New Year.
Iranian activist arrested again
Iranian political activist Peyman Aref has been arrested for the third time by Iranian security forces.
Swift cuts off Iranian banks from its network
Swift, the Society of Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications, has announced that it will no longer work with Iranian companies under EU sanctions.