Britain has condemned the killing of at least 30 people in Iran during security force crackdowns on protests throughout 2011, according to a report published by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) this week.
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Ardeshir Amir Arjomand: The green movement welcomes a detente consistent with Iran’s national interests
According to Ardeshir Amir Arjomand, senior adviser to Mir Hossein Mousavi and the spokesperson for the Coordination Council for the Green Path of Hope, if the authorities of the ruling government of Iran would be courageous, in lieu of than putting their trust in foreign states and entering into negotiations with them, […]
Friction grows between Iran, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has issued another warning to Iran that it will not tolerate any threats to the sovereignty of Gulf Arab states. This is the third time in recent weeks that a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has issued a similar warning to Iran.
Uzbekistan, Belarus, Iran Among World’s Worst Media Censors
A leading journalism watchdog group has listed authorities in Uzbekistan, Belarus, and Iran as among the world’s leading media censors.
CIVICUS: Iran must revoke harsh sentences against human rights defenders
CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation has published a statement calling attention to the human rights crisis in Iran and, in particular, urging for the release of Mourning Mothers supporter Mansoureh Behkish, who was recently sentenced to four and a half years in prison. CIVICUS is an organization dedicated to empowering various forms of […]
Workers May Day march prohibited
The Islamic Republic government refused a permit to hold a May Day march so labour organizations observed the date in several indoor locations.
Iran warily welcomes U.S. flexibility
Iranian authorities report that while they are suspicious of recent overtures by the Obama administration about supporting low-grade uranium enrichment in Iran, they believe it would be an excellent step toward positive negotiations on the nuclear issue.
Canada Shuts Its Iran Visa Section
Canada has announced the closure of the visa section at its embassy in the Iranian capital, Tehran, in a move likely to affect thousands of Iranian travelers.
EU chief “hopeful” about Iran nuclear talks
The president of the European Council says he is very positive about the resumption of nuclear talks with Iran.
Senior Saudi official urges Gulf unity to confront Iran, Arab Spring uprisings
The Washington Post – Saudi Arabia’s deputy foreign minister says Gulf Arab states must seek full integration of key affairs such as diplomacy and defense to counter perceived threats including Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Arab Spring spillover.