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Former IRGC Commander Says His Article Was Misinterpreted
Former senior Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Hossein Alaei, who came under attack over a recent op-ed piece, has said that he did not mean to compare Iran’s clerical establishment with the Pahlavi regime.
Iranian women call for greater representation in Parliament
Iranian women’s groups have called on Parliament’s Speaker, Ali Larijani, to increase the number of female MPs in the next Parliament, which will be voted on this coming March.
Iran Makes Arrests Over Scientist’s Killing
Iranian parliament speaker Ali Larijani says that Iran has made several arrests over last week’s killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist.
Iran Confirms Receipt Of U.S. Letter On Strait Of Hormuz
Iran has confirmed having received a message by the United States regarding the Strait of Hormuz, a vital international oil route in the Persian Gulf.
With Increasing Restrictions at “Akhtar Prison”, Concerns Mount Regarding Zahra Rahnavard’s Physical Well Being
January 15th, 2011 [Kaleme] Almost a year has past since the illegal house arrest of Mir Hossein Mousavi and his wife Zahra Rahnavard. During this time, Mousavi and Rahnavard have been deprived of their basic civil rights such as visitation and contact with their family members and loved ones. Moreover, family members and supporters who […]
‘A Separation’ by Iranian Director Asghar Farhadi wins BFCA’s Best Foreign Language Film award
Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi’s Nader and Simin, A Separation has been awarded by the 2012 Broadcast Film Critics Association.
Iran oil sanctions divide Asia’s four largest economies
Oil has been one of the most politically sensitive commodities over the years. And now Asia’s four largest economies are finding out how difficult it is to balance political will with economic reality.
Ahmadinejad Aide Convicted For Insulting Iranian Supreme Leader
An Iranian court has reportedly sentenced President Mahmud Ahmadinejad’s press adviser to one year in prison for insulting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran nuclear expert buried as Russia warns on sanctions
BBC – The funeral of a nuclear scientist killed in a targeted car bomb attack has taken place in Tehran.