A 5.5-magnitude earthquake has struck southern Iran, killing one person and injuring about 30 others. Iranian state television said the quake damaged many buildings and electricity lines in the southern province of Hormozgan. It hit early on January 2 in the town of Bastak, some 1,200 kilometers south of Tehran. Later, several aftershocks were […]
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Earthquake Strikes Iran’s Bushehr Region
The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck about 60 kilometers northeast of the Iranian city of Bushehr, where Tehran has a nuclear power plant. Iran’s official IRNA news agency quoted local officials as saying that there were no immediate reports of damages or victims, but assessments were still under way. There […]
Earthquake Strikes Near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Station
The U.S. Geological Survey reports an earthquake with a magnitude 6.3 has struck 89 kilometers southeast of the Iranian city of Bushehr. The country’s only nuclear power station is based in the area. Iran state media have so far reported three fatalities. The region is about 90 kilometres from the site of Iran’s Bushehr […]
Earthquake Strikes Near Iran-Afghanistan Border
An earthquake measuring 5.5 in magnitude has struck eastern Iran. Iran’s Fars news agency said eight people had been killed and 12 injured in the quake on December 5.
Strikes on the increase as factories close down
Workers at four major Iranian factories went on strike this week, protesting against poor wages and a lack of proper contracts.
Suicide bomber strikes Syria’s security heads
A suicide bomber has struck at the heart of Syria’s security apparatus, killing the defence minister and President Bashar al-Assad’s brother-in-law.A suicide bomber has struck at the heart of Syria’s security apparatus, killing the defence minister and President Bashar al-Assad’s brother-in-law.
Iranian blogger released on bail of one billion toumans
Jailed Iranian blogger Hossein Ronaghi Maleki has finally been given furlough on bail of one billion toumans after 32 months in jail and several hunger strikes.
Tehran Bazaar faces strikes and protests
The Tehran Bazaar continues to face a strike, and reports indicate that at least 16 people were arrested in a demonstration staged on Saturday in protest of new tax regulations.