By Dr. Farhang Jahanpour (originally published by Informed Comment) The war of words between Iran and the West has reached dangerous proportions, and it may easily get out of hand. It is clear that the majority of people in the West and in Iran do not wish the hostilities to develop into an open […]
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Screws tighten on Iran as big buyers shun its oil
By Robin Pomeroy – Thu Jan 5, 8:59 pm ETTEHRAN (Reuters) – Iran faced the prospect of cutbacks in its oil sales to China and Japan as new measures to block Tehran’s crude exports over its nuclear program appeared to be driving its economy to the wall.
Japan mulls cuts in Iran oil imports to win US sanctions waiver
By Tetsushi KajimotoTOKYO Jan 5 (Reuters) – Japan is weighing various ways of securing a waiver on new U.S. sanctions against Iran, with reducing Iranian oil imports and dealings with its central bank possible options, government sources said on Thursday.
Iran clamps down on internet use
Restrictions on cybercafes and plans to launch national internet prompt fears users could be cut off from world wide webSaeed Kamali DehghanThe Guardian, Thu 5 Jan 2012 15.45 GMTIran is clamping down heavily on web users before parliamentary elections in March with draconian rules on cybercafes and preparations to launch a national internet.
China opposes unilateral sanctions against Iran
China has spoken out against U.S. and EU sanctions against Iran, saying: “Beijing is doubtful about the effect of unilateral sanctions on resolving the atomic disputes with Iran.”
Snapshot: 6 Months of Human Rights Violations and Political Arrests in Iran’s Azerbaijan Provinces
During the six-month period from 21 March to 21 September 2011 more than 320 cultural, political, women’s rights, and human rights activists were arrested in Iran’s West and East Azerbaijan Provinces, according to local sources.
Yazd, Bride of Desert
Yazd is the capital of Yazd Province in Iran, and a centre of Zoroastrian culture. The city is located 270 km southeast of Isfahan. Because of generations of adaptations to its desert surroundings, Yazd is an architecturally unique city. It is also known in Iran for the high quality of its handicrafts, especially […]
Iran Health Ministry facing $2.1 million budget deficit
GVF — Iran’s Ministry of Health and Medical Education is facing a $2.1 billion budget deficit, says cabinet member.
Iran To Close Independent Cinema Guild
Iran’s House of Cinema (IHC) has accused the country’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance of illegally ordering the independent film-promotion institute to close down.
Iran Announces New Restrictions For Internet Cafes
Iran’s cyberpolice have issued new guidelines for Internet cafes that appear to be part of the Iranian establishment’s efforts to tighten its control of the Internet.