Press release by: The International Organization to Preserve Human Rights in Iran:
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Iran: Hyundai Motor ends operations
By RICK GLADSTONENew York Times The Hyundai Motor Company, the automaking subsidiary of Hyundai, the South Korean conglomerate, has quietly ended its business dealings with Iran, where it had extensive operations, including a joint venture to make cars.
Iran to Start First Phase of Domestic Internet by May, Fars Says
Iran will introduce the first phase of its domestic Internet network by May 21, the state-run Fars news agency reported, citing Iranian Minister of Communication and Information Technology Reza Taghipour.
Germany Halts Shipment Of Execution Drug To Iran
German customs officials said on April 2 that they have halted a shipment to Iran of a general anesthetic drug that also is used to execute people by lethal injection.
iran – “I wish a bright future for such bright people”
The International Organisation to preserve Human Rights in Iran displayed some 20 huge posters on history, culture, current Human Rights violations and non-violent movements for a future of Iran inside the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium. The exhibition was hosted by the Vice-President of the European Parliament, Mr Alexander Alvaro […]
Turkish officials visit Iran for talks
Turkish Prime Minister RecepTayyip Erdoğan has travelled to Iran with a high-ranking delegation to hold talks about nuclear negotiations with Iran and the Syrian crisis.
Iran – “Shooting at the messenger doesn’t delimit the message!”
mehriran.de: “Your work as Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights in the Islamic Republic Iran started in August 2011. You have met several individuals and organisations to understand the Human Rights situation in Iran. Fact is that the numbers of hangings and violations of rights have not ceased but have increased since. […]
Iran tells West it’s ready to talk
Iran says it is prepared to address the concerns of Western countries through diplomatic talks.Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency, Ali Asghar Soltanieh, called on Western powers to return to the negotiating table, adding: “If you have any questions, we are ready to answer.” He added that despite all the international sanctions, Iran’s […]
UPDATE 1-China’s ZTE to ‘curtail’ business in Iran
ZTEReuters – ZTE Corp, China’s second-largest telecommunications equipment maker, said it will “curtail” its business in Iran following a report that it had sold Iran’s largest telecom firm a powerful surveillance system capable of monitoring telephone and Internet communications.
China Telecom Backs Off After Iran Tech Sale Revealed
China’s second-largest telecommunications equipment company has said it will “restrict…business development” in Iran following reports it had sold sophisticated monitoring technology to Tehran.