Manouchehr Mohammadi, an aide to Iran’s Foreign Minister, has declared as “false” the recent statement by Persian BBC claiming the families of its staff are persecuted in Iran.
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Three Months into Detention, No Formal Charges
Three months after the arrest of Massoud Sepehr, his wife told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that it is still not clear why he was arrested. Sepehr is a Political Science lecturer at Shiraz Azad University who was arrested on 17 November 2011.
Patriot of Persia: Interview with Christopher de Bellaigue
Only the pen of a Macaulay or the brush of a Vereshchagin could adequately portray the rapidly shifting scenes attending the downfall of this ancient nation,-scenes in which two powerful and presumably enlightened Christian countries played fast and loose with truth, honor, decency and law, one, at least, hesitating not even at the most […]
Increase in suicide at Gohardasht Prison
Increasing suicides in Gohardasht prison due to the inhumane conditions.
Arab League calls for joint mission with U.N. in Syria
The Washington Post – The Arab League called Sunday for the creation of a joint Arab-United Nations peacekeeping mission to halt the escalating violence in Syria, as Syrian government forces sustained their assault against protest strongholds in the city of Homs and elsewhere.
Iranian public warned against joining rally
The Tehran Governor has announced that the authorities are prepared to confront any attempt to hold public demonstrations on February 14.
Concern grows for health of Iranian opposition leader
Fatemeh Karroubi told the Jaras opposition website that she is greatly concerned about her husband’s health under house arrest, given that opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi is being treated by “physicians trusted by the state security services.”
Iranian MP denounces internet service disruptions
Iranian MP Ahmad Tavakoli says the recent blocking of internet and satellite services, causing sudden and unexplained disruptions, is creating widespread discontent that could be “very costly” for the regime.
China Urges Iran To Do More On Nuclear Standoff
China has urged Iran to do more to end the standoff over its disputed nuclear program.
Anniversary Of Destruction Of Shariat Worship Place In Qom
On the anniversary of event destruction of Qom worship place , by some unfaithfuls people ,We condemn this cowardly act and will seek help from God to put us to his right path and keep his own servants away from unjust oppression …Amin.