Wall.Street.Journal—The Belgium-based organization central to the international banking system said it was preparing to ban blacklisted Iranian banks from using its financial communications and clearing systems, a move that will sharply intensify the West’s financial campaign against Tehran.
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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 […]
Blogger Rojin Mohammadi Under Increasing Pressure in Evin
Imprisoned blogger and medical student, Rojin Mohammadi, is under increasing pressure in Evin Prison. On November 23, 2011, Rojin Mohammadi was arrested after returning to Iran.
World Powers Voice ‘Increasing Concern’ About Iran In IAEA Draft Resolution
The major world powers have agreed on a joint resolution aimed at intensifying pressure on Iran to address “deep and increasing concern” about its controversial nuclear program.
UN Human Rights Committee Sharply Criticizes Increasing Flogging Sentences in Iran
As flogging sentences issued and carried out by Iranian judges and judicial authorities are on the rise, during a meeting of the UN Human Rights Committee today in which the Iranian government’s compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) is under review, members of the Committee sharply criticized Iranian authorities at […]