January 18th, 2012 – [Kaleme: Zahra Sadr] Mir Abdollah Mousavi, Opposition Leader Mir Hossein Mousavi’s older brother is an old and ailing man who continues to work behind his small and humble neighborhood store and yet he too is not immune to the harassment by security forces who have approached him at his store […]
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Chinese premier defends oil trade with Iran
Chinese premier Wen Jiabao has defended his country’s extensive oil trade with Iran against western sanctions pressure, and yet has also warned Tehran against any effort to acquire nuclear weapons.
Iranian currency hits record low after president rejects raise in interest rates
Iran’s national currency fell by six percent in a single day Wednesday after the president refused to sign off on a move to raise bank interest rates, state news agencies reported.
Iran cracks down on journalists
In a new wave of arrests targeting media activists, Marzieh Rasouli has been arrested in Tehran.
Former MP calls for “active criticism”
A former Iranian MP has provoked a variety of reactions from the Iranian establishment by appearing on television to slam the political system’s lack of “active criticism” and to call for ways of questioning the Supreme Leader.
Iran says Obama has called for talks
Ali Motahari, a conservative Iranian MP, has announced that the recent letter from U.S. President Barack Obama calls for “direct negotiations” with Iran’s Supreme Leader.
Iran cautious over Golden Globe film “A Separation”
(Reuters) – The Iranian government sounded a note of caution on Tuesday about the success of “A Separation” which won a Golden Globe for best foreign film, saying gritty realist films favored by critics showed a skewed version of the Islamic Republic.
Yazd Judiciary official promises crackdown on religious minorities
The head of the Yazd Judiciary, Gholamhossein Heidari said in the meeting of the Ethnic and Religion Commission of the Yazd Security Council, “If ethnicities, groups and various religions that are known as ‘Zaleh’ [meaning worthless] and the government does not recognize carry out activities in an attempt to cause disruptions and problems […]
Iranian Regime Sentences Opponent To 6 Years Of Prison
The sentence for Mohsen Armin, a member of the Revolutionary Mojahedin Organization who was tried in the 15th branch of the Revolutionary Court presided over by Judge Salavati was announced.
Iran Pastor Naderkhani Rejects Release Offer
TEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)– Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani has rejected an offer to be released from prison if he publicly acknowledges Islam’s prophet Mohammed as “a messenger sent by God” well-informed Christians and rights activists said Friday, January 13.