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1 Jan 2011

Zahra Rahnavard in Recent Statement: “Our people do not fear oppression”

In an interview with RASA, Zahra Rahnavard, university professor and [wife of Mir Hossein Mousavi] [discussed] the various aspects of Iran's democratic Green Movement and the oppressive tactics of the current Iranian regime. She said, "[Iran is ruled by] one of the most oppressive and violent regimes in the history of our nation. Our people do not fear oppression. Despite the continuous arrests and prison sentences our people [have] never hesitated and [even] bravely embraced incarceration."

In an interview with RASA, Zahra Rahnavard, university professor and [wife of Mir Hossein Mousavi] [discussed] the...

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mousavi, protests, zahra rahnavard

Publisher: Aljazeera

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1 Jan 2011

Iran ‘will try opposition leaders’

Iran's chief prosecutor has insisted that opposition leaders who ran in the disputed 2009 presidential election will be put on trial over anti-government protests that sparked widespread unrest in the wake of the vote. Abbas Jafari Dowlatabadi's statement came weeks after the government issued a travel ban for former candidates Mir Hossain Mousavi and Mahdi Karroubi on allegations of being "mohareb" - a term meaning they are 'fighting against God'.

Iran's chief prosecutor has insisted that opposition leaders who ran in the disputed 2009 presidential election will be...

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crackdown, green movement, karroubi, mousavi, opposition

Publisher: Persian2English

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1 Jan 2011

Six Month Prison Sentences Upheld for Two Women’s Rights Activists

An appeals court upheld the sentences of Maryam Bidgoli and Fatemeh Masjedi who are women's rights activists and members of the One Million Signatures Campaign. Bidgoli and Masjedi will now begin serving sentences of six months in prison and will pay fines of $200 in cash in the coming days.

An appeals court upheld the sentences of Maryam Bidgoli and Fatemeh Masjedi who are women's rights activists and members...

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crackdown, human rights, political prisoners

Publisher: EA WorldView

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1 Jan 2011

Tehran’s Win-Win with the Nuclear Obsession

Iran is three years away from a nuclear weapon. So say the Israelis. Moshe Yaalon, the Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs, told a radio station that Tehran's development had been stalled by technological difficulties, otherwise, Iran would already have the Bomb.

Iran is three years away from a nuclear weapon. So say the Israelis. Moshe Yaalon, the Israeli Minister of Strategic...

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israel, nuclear weapon

Publisher: EA WorldView

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31 Dec 2010

So How Big Was This Week’s Support for Ahmadinejad

I went to Ahmadinejad's big rally-and-fire-spitting extravaganza in Karaj today. It was probably the largest gathering he's had, so far as his provincial visits go. There were around 22,000 people present. It was also the first time in two decades Sepah, the Revolutionary Guards, provided security for a government rally in full uniform. There were about 250 officers I could count on the ground. Overall, there were about 3,500 security personnel -- Sepah, NAJA, Basij -- on rooftops, lining the street, at the stadium.

I went to Ahmadinejad's big rally-and-fire-spitting extravaganza in Karaj today. It was probably the largest gathering...

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ahmadinejad, demise

Publisher: Persian2English

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30 Dec 2010

Daughter of Ali Saremi Writes Letter to Her Executed Father

My dearest father, I wish to know whether you felt our presence behind the walls of Evin! We were shivering in the cold of winter [standing outside Evin prison]. The police forces had their heaters turned on in their cars to stay warm. Father, I had come to see your beautiful face. Father, I had come so that they would beat my mother, my sisters, and I in the heart, but [spare your life] so that you could stay and defend my country!

My dearest father, I wish to know whether you felt our presence behind the walls of Evin! We were shivering in the cold...

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executions, political prisoners

Publisher: Persian2English

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30 Dec 2010

Hundreds of Writers, University Professors, & Human Rights Activists Write Statement in Support of Habibollah Latifi & Other Death Row Political Prisoners

Habibollah Latifi, a detained student in Sanandaj prison who has been suffering for a long time from various illnesses and cardiac problem, is at risk of imminent execution. The Islamic Republic of Iran intends to send this Kurdish student to his death on the trumped-up charge of 'Moharabeh' [Enmity with God], and to spread and increase executions, which follows the objective of fear mongering in Kurdistan and all other regions in Iran.

Habibollah Latifi, a detained student in Sanandaj prison who has been suffering for a long time from various illnesses...

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political prisoners, protests, student activist

Publisher: Persian2English

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29 Dec 2010

Ali Saremi’s Daughter Speaks on Her Father’s Execution

Zeynab Saremi, the daughter of Ali Saremi, the prisoner who was executed Tuesday morning on the charge of Moharabeh [enmity with God] was in front of Evin prison when she told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (ICHRI) that the authorities refrained from giving the news of her father s execution, and the family was informed through Mr. Saremi s cell mate that the death sentence was possibly carried out.

Zeynab Saremi, the daughter of Ali Saremi, the prisoner who was executed Tuesday morning on the charge of Moharabeh...

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executions, human rights, political prisoners

Publisher: consortium news

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29 Dec 2010

Trying More Carrots with Iran

By ratcheting up economic pressure on Iran (and rebuffing Iran s past offers of compromise), the Obama administration is looking tough and winning some credit from neoconservatives and other influential U.S. opinion leaders, but the outcome of this approach could dangerously boomerang.

By ratcheting up economic pressure on Iran (and rebuffing Iran s past offers of compromise), the Obama administration is...

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nuclear issue, sanctions, usa

Publisher: NYTimes

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29 Dec 2010

Iran Executes Man Convicted of Spying for Israel

Iran on Tuesday executed two men, one of them said to be a member of an exiled opposition group and the other convicted of spying for Mossad, the Israeli intelligence service, according to official reports. Iran s judiciary reported that the alleged spy, Ali-Akbar Siadat, had been hanged at Evin Prison in Tehran after being found guilty of passing on to Iran s enemies information about the country s military capability, including the missile program operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.

Iran on Tuesday executed two men, one of them said to be a member of an exiled opposition group and the other convicted...

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executions, israel, political prisoners

Publisher: Radio Free Europe

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28 Dec 2010

Iran’s Intelligence Minister Admits Hacking Into Opposition E-Mail

Iran s Intelligence Minister Heydar Moslehi has publicly admitted hacking into the e-mail of opposition members. Moslehi was quoted by Iranian news agencies, including ILNA, as saying that e-mails were the most important tool of communication between opposition members during last year s postelection protests and that the Intelligence Ministry could break into them and defeat the enemy."

Iran s Intelligence Minister Heydar Moslehi has publicly admitted hacking into the e-mail of opposition members. Moslehi...

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crackdown, espionage, internet

Publisher: Persian2English

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28 Dec 2010

URGENT! Death Row Political Prisoner Ali Saremi Transferred to Unknown Location!

According to reports from Human Rights and Democracy Activists in Iran, 62 year old political prisoner Ali Saremi who has been sentenced to death was removed from Ward 2 of Gohardasht (Rajai Shahr) prison and taken to an undisclosed location. On Monday, December 27, 2010, at approximately 1:30 pm, Ali Saremi was suddenly and unconventionally removed from Ward 2 and taken to an undisclosed location. His cell mates have been persistently and unsuccessfully asking prison officials about his whereabouts and the responses have been contradictory.

According to reports from Human Rights and Democracy Activists in Iran, 62 year old political prisoner Ali Saremi who...

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executions, political prisoners

Publisher: Persian2English

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28 Dec 2010

Muslim Group Says Regime’s Justification of Death Sentence for Habibollah Latifi NOT Supported by Islam

We contacted Muslim organizations to get their perspective on the charge against Habibollah, considering that the Islamic Republic of Iran claims it is religious based. The organization Muslims for Progressive Values responded to our inquiry with the following statement.

We contacted Muslim organizations to get their perspective on the charge against Habibollah, considering that the...

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islam, political prisoners, protests

Publisher: Associated Press News

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28 Dec 2010

Iran to let families visit jailed German reporters

Iran said Monday it will allow relatives to visit two German journalists detained while covering the case of an Iranian woman whose sentence to death by stoning for adultery has caused an international outcry. It was not immediately clear when the visit would be allowed. Earlier Monday, the German Foreign Ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador to complain that the two were not able to meet with relatives over Christmas, despite earlier promises.

Iran said Monday it will allow relatives to visit two German journalists detained while covering the case of an Iranian...

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germany, journalist, political prisoners, sakineh ashtiani

Publisher: MSNBC

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28 Dec 2010

Iran corruption claims stoke political infighting

The allegations in Tehran aim high: Iran's top-ranked vice president facing charges of high-level corruption that could force him to stand trial. The claims hitting one of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's most trusted political partners hold the potential for serious mudslinging that could blast open the rivalries within the president's conservative camp.

The allegations in Tehran aim high: Iran's top-ranked vice president facing charges of high-level corruption that could...

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ahmadinejad, corruption, demise

Publisher: Persian2English

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28 Dec 2010

Iraqi President Plays Role in Stay of Execution for Habibollah Latifi

It has been confirmed that Iraq's President Jalal Talabani has played a role in the stay of execution for Kurdish student Habibollah Latifi.

It has been confirmed that Iraq's President Jalal Talabani has played a role in the stay of execution for Kurdish...

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iraq, kurds, political prisoners, religious minority

Publisher: Persian2English

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27 Dec 2010

URGENT! 8 Family Members of Habibollah Latifi Arrested, Deep Concerns Over Execution Sentence

Eight members of Habibollah Latifi s family have been arrested and there is no news available on their condition. The night before, Habibollah Latifi s scheduled execution at [Sanandaj prison] did not take place.

Eight members of Habibollah Latifi s family have been arrested and there is no news available on their condition. The...

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crackdown, political prisoners

Publisher: EA WorldView

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27 Dec 2010

The Battle Against the President’s Men

Hossein Shariatmadari, the editor of Kayhan, published an editorial on Wednesday accusing those ayatollahs who recently met with families of political prisoners of being supporters of seditionists", adding, "Why do some senior clerics, intentionally or not, help the enemies of Islam?

Hossein Shariatmadari, the editor of Kayhan, published an editorial on Wednesday accusing those ayatollahs who recently...

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ahmadinejad, crackdown, demise

Publisher: The Guardian

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27 Dec 2010

Iranian student’s execution halted by prison governor

A student who was to be executed in Iran today escaped death as hundreds of protesters arrived outside the prison where he is being held. According to intelligence reports from human rights groups and activists in Iran, which contacted Amnesty International this morning, around 300 people arrived at the gates of Sanandaj Prison, Kordestan, in western Iran where Habibollah Latifi, 29, is facing the death sentence.

A student who was to be executed in Iran today escaped death as hundreds of protesters arrived outside the prison where...

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executions, human rights, political prisoners, protests

Publisher: Aljazeera

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26 Dec 2010

Travel ban for Iran reform leaders

Iran's two main opposition leaders have been barred from leaving the country, a prominent Iranian politician has said. Mousa Qorbani, a member of the judicial committee, announced the travel ban on Saturday for Mir Hossain Mousavi and Mahdi Karroubi - reformist leaders who ran in the disputed 2009 presidential elections. The measures are part of a state-sponsored crackdown on the reform movement after the elections sparked nationwide protests against the ruling party over vote fraud allegations.

Iran's two main opposition leaders have been barred from leaving the country, a prominent Iranian politician has said....

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crackdown, karroubi, mousavi, opposition

Publisher: Persian2English

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24 Dec 2010

URGENT!! Revolutionary Court Sets Habibollah Latifi’s Execution Date for December 26th

The time of execution of Kurdish political prisoner Habibollah Latifi has been issued to his lawyer. On Thursday, December 23rd, the judicial officials told Saleh Nikbakht, Mr. Latifi s lawyer that the death sentence of his client will definitely be carried out on Sunday, December 26, 2010.

The time of execution of Kurdish political prisoner Habibollah Latifi has been issued to his lawyer. On Thursday,...

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death sentence, political prisoners

Publisher: Persian2English

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24 Dec 2010

List of November December Detainees in Iran

At least a hundred political,civil rights,ethnic and religious activists were arrested by Intelligence and security organisations. The list below includes 69 arrested activists. The list is collected by the statistics unit of HRANA.

At least a hundred political,civil rights,ethnic and religious activists were arrested by Intelligence and security...

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detained, political prisoners

Publisher: Persian2English

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24 Dec 2010

Painful Interview with Brother of Peaceful Protester Murdered by Iranian Regime

I only attended a civil protest. I did not have a weapon. I did not shout derogatory slogans. I was only standing in silence. I have not done anything wrong. Why should I be scared? I will go and come back. These were the last words of Amir Javadifar [to his family], a victim of Kahrizak prison who ended up in a hospital on July 8, 2009 after being arrested and then beaten by Basij forces.

I only attended a civil protest. I did not have a weapon. I did not shout derogatory slogans. I was only standing in...

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interview, political prisoners

Publisher: NYTimes

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24 Dec 2010

U.S. Has Approved Billions in Business With Blacklisted Nations

Despite sanctions and trade embargoes, over the past decade the United States government has granted special licenses allowing American companies to do billions of dollars in business with Iran and other countries blacklisted as state sponsors of terrorism, an examination by The New York Times has found.

Despite sanctions and trade embargoes, over the past decade the United States government has granted special licenses...

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sanctions, usa

Publisher: LA Times

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24 Dec 2010

Prices in Iran rise after subsidies lifted

Reporting from Tehran and Beirut The Iranian government's removal of decades-old subsidies for food and energy in an attempt to boost its troubled economy has spurred price increases on everything from fruit and vegetables to gasoline, generated work stoppages and emboldened the political opposition.

Reporting from Tehran and Beirut The Iranian government's removal of decades-old subsidies for food and energy in an...

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demise, economy, opposition, subsidy cuts

Publisher: GigaPica

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24 Dec 2010

Day of Ashura

Pictures of the Ashura rituals. Ashura is the final day of 10 days of mourning for the killing of the grandson of Prophet Mohammad in the year 680. Sunnis mark it quietly but Shi'ites hold public displays of grief, including flaying their backs with whips and chains which sometimes have small blades attached to their ends.

Pictures of the Ashura rituals. Ashura is the final day of 10 days of mourning for the killing of the grandson of...

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ashura, pictures

Publisher: enduring america

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24 Dec 2010

Grand Ayatollah Sistani Checks Iran’s Influence

An interesting snapshot from December 2009 in Iraq: local sources warn of Iran's attempts to "extend its influence", specifically in the central city and key religious centre of Najaf.

An interesting snapshot from December 2009 in Iraq: local sources warn of Iran's attempts to "extend its influence",...

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ayatollah sistani, iraq, wikileaks

Publisher: Persian2English

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24 Dec 2010

Iran – World’s biggest prison for journalists

Reporters Without Borders condemns a new crackdown on journalists and intellectuals. The arrests of two journalists in the past two days bring the total number of media personnel arrested since 5 December to eight. The number of journalists now detained in the Islamic Republic of Iran now stands at 37, which makes it the world s biggest prison for the media

Reporters Without Borders condemns a new crackdown on journalists and intellectuals. The arrests of two journalists in...

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crackdown, journalist, political prisoners

Publisher: FoxNews

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23 Dec 2010

Report Iran Sunni militant group to kill hostage

A spokesman for Iran's armed Sunni militant group says it will kill an abducted Iranian after authorities rejected an offer to swap the hostage for 200 of the group's imprisoned members.

A spokesman for Iran's armed Sunni militant group says it will kill an abducted Iranian after authorities rejected an...

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religious minority, sunnis, terrorism

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22 Dec 2010

After steep gas price increase, truckers stay off the roads in Iran

Thousands of Iranian truck drivers began a second day of strikes Tuesday after a sharp increase in the price of diesel fuel, transportation company officials said, as the Obama administration announced a further tightening of economic sanctions intended to pressure Iran over its nuclear program.

Thousands of Iranian truck drivers began a second day of strikes Tuesday after a sharp increase in the price of diesel...

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demise, protests, subsidy cuts

Publisher: pajamas media

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22 Dec 2010

Iranian Chaos Spontaneous Revolt Against the Regime

The port of Bandar Abbas is one of Iran s major shipping hubs, as well as a big naval base in the Straits of Hormuz, and the site of a big refinery. It is now in chaos. Thousands of trucks, many of them loaded with imported foodstuffs, commercial goods of all description, and even oil products, have blocked the city s roads, effectively ending all movement in and around the port.

The port of Bandar Abbas is one of Iran s major shipping hubs, as well as a big naval base in the Straits of Hormuz, and...

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demise, protests, subsidy cuts

Publisher: NYTimes

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22 Dec 2010

Energy Policy in Iran Leaves Many Gasping

One of Tehran s signature landscapes the imposing, rugged line of the Alborz Mountains at the city s northern boundary has suddenly become an elusive one. Instead, Tehranis eyes, and complaints, have turned toward a dense and noxious wall of smog that has only rarely lifted during the past two months.

One of Tehran s signature landscapes the imposing, rugged line of the Alborz Mountains at the city s northern boundary...

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pollution, sanctions

Publisher: Persian2English

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21 Dec 2010

Mehdi Karroubi Issues Statement on Mistreatment of Families Outside Evin During Ashura

In a conversation with family members of incarcerated political prisoners, Mehdi Karroubi expressed shock regarding the manner in which Mohammad Nourizad's family was treated on Ashura (December 16th), reiterating that this type of behavior only demonstrates the authoritarian government's desperation. Karroubi spoke by phone with a number of families of political prisoners regarding the condition of their loved ones in prison, praying for the end to their troubles and their prompt release from prison.

In a conversation with family members of incarcerated political prisoners, Mehdi Karroubi expressed shock regarding the...

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crackdown, karroubi, protests

Publisher: ynetnews

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21 Dec 2010

Iran’s Khamenei Dismisses Hariri Tribunal

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday dismissed as "null and void" imminent rulings by the UN court probing the 2005 murder of ex-Lebanese premier Rafiq Hariri, state television reported.

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday dismissed as "null and void" imminent rulings by the UN court...

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khamenei, lebanon

Publisher: mmedia

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21 Dec 2010

Iran, Qatar Vow Cooperation for Security

Iran and Qatar on Monday pledged to cooperate for greater regional security during a visit to Tehran by the emir of the tiny but energy-rich Gulf state, official media reported. "By consultation and harmony Iran and Qatar can strengthen unity among regional countries and implement security and stability," Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was quoted as saying in a meeting with Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani.

Iran and Qatar on Monday pledged to cooperate for greater regional security during a visit to Tehran by the emir of the...

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iran foreign policy, qatar

Publisher: Alarabiya

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21 Dec 2010

Who’s in Charge of Iran’s Foreign Policy

Acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi made a nice statement about the necessity of Iran improving its relations with Saudi Arabia, saying "Saudi Arabia deserves to have special political ties with Iran. Iran and Saudi Arabia, as two effective countries in the Islamic world, can resolve many problems together."

Acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi made a nice statement about the necessity of Iran improving its...

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iran foreign policy, saudi arabia

Publisher: BBC News

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21 Dec 2010

Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi gets six-year sentence

The acclaimed Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi has been sentenced to six years in prison, his lawyer says. Farideh Gheirat said Mr Panahi had been convicted of working against the Iranian system, the semi-official Isna news agency reported.

The acclaimed Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi has been sentenced to six years in prison, his lawyer says. Farideh...

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artist, crackdown, political prisoners

Publisher: The Guardian

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21 Dec 2010

Iran executes 11 linked to Sunni rebel group

Iran has executed 11 people linked to a Sunni rebel group that claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing of a Shia mosque, it has emerged. The 11 were hanged at dawn on Monday in Zahedan, the capital of Sistan-Baluchistan province, eastern Iran. Zahedan is where Jundollah, said to be based in Pakistan, has carried out a series of attacks in recent years.

Iran has executed 11 people linked to a Sunni rebel group that claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing of a Shia...

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executions, jundallah, religious minority

Publisher: Persian2English

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21 Dec 2010

Kurdish Political Prisoner on Death Row ‘The judge told me that he will put the noose around my neck’

My name is Haibollah Golparipour and I have been sentenced to death on charges of acting against national security. During my arrest and interrogations my rights have been trampled on and no government agency has paid attention to my case and my protests.

My name is Haibollah Golparipour and I have been sentenced to death on charges of acting against national security....

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death row, human rights, political prisoners

Publisher: UPI

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21 Dec 2010

Iran weighs cutting ties with London

Members of an Iranian foreign policy commissions considered a measure to sever ties with the British government, a lawmaker said. Mohammad Karami-Rad, a member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, told state-funded broadcaster Press TV that London's "hostile acts" toward the Islamic republic were cause for concern.

Members of an Iranian foreign policy commissions considered a measure to sever ties with the British government, a...

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iran foreign policy, uk

Publisher: BBC News

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20 Dec 2010

Iran’s cut in fuel and food aid raises protest fears

Iran has cut energy and food subsidies, risking a repeat of angry protests which followed fuel rationing in 2007. The cuts, introduced on Sunday, mean a four-fold rise in the price of petrol and reduced subsidies for bread.

Iran has cut energy and food subsidies, risking a repeat of angry protests which followed fuel rationing in 2007. The...

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demise, economy, sanctions, subsidy cuts

Publisher: Aljazeera

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20 Dec 2010

Sacked minister slams Ahmadinejad

The former Iranian foreign minister has criticised Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the country's president, over his abrupt dismissal during a work visit to Africa last week. Manouchehr Mottaki was quoted in a local media report as saying he was not informed of the decision before or during the trip. Ahmadinejad announced the decision while Mottaki was away on a diplomatic mission to Senegal, the Mehr news agency reported.

The former Iranian foreign minister has criticised Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the country's president, over his abrupt...

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ahmadinejad, mottaki

Publisher: IranPressNews

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20 Dec 2010

Iran Asked Turkey for Information on Opposition Members in EU

The Prime Minister of Turkey has promised Iran to consider its request that Turkey supply Iran with any information the Turks receive from NATO or the European states regarding Iranian opposition members in Europe.

The Prime Minister of Turkey has promised Iran to consider its request that Turkey supply Iran with any information the...

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crackdown, opposition, turkey

Publisher: Persian2English

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20 Dec 2010

Mohammad Nourizad’s Family Send Bold Letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader

It has been days since there has been any news of Mohammad Nourizad; days since his three minute trial in which he was insulted and his prison sentence increased. With no one else to turn to, Nourizad s family have now written a letter to the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, referencing a young girl who long ago had the courage to stand up and criticize the Supreme Leader in his presence. Although the young girl s action at the time met with the criticism from those close to the Supreme Leader, she nevertheless received a direct response from the Supreme Leader on that day. In this letter, Nourizad's family told the Supreme Leader of an Ashura in which security agents humiliated and removed the hejab [head scarf] from the head of Mrs. Nourizad, and with *Zeynab, dragging her away on the floor into Evin prison. Will their oppressed and silenced voices be heard this time?

It has been days since there has been any news of Mohammad Nourizad; days since his three minute trial in which he was...

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khamenei, political prisoners

Publisher: EA WorldView

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20 Dec 2010

Shirin Ebadi on Human Rights and the Regime’s Campaign Against Lawyers

Nobel Prize laureate, lawyer, and activist Shirin Ebadi speaks about the human rights situation in Iran --- "Is it getting as much attention as the nuclear issue?" --- and the regime's attempt to break attorneys through intimidation and imprisonment

Nobel Prize laureate, lawyer, and activist Shirin Ebadi speaks about the human rights situation in Iran --- "Is it...

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crackdown, human rights, shirin ebadi

Publisher: EA WorldView

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20 Dec 2010

Ahmadinejad Walks a Tightrope to Bring Out His Subsidy Cuts

On Saturday night, after months of delay, President Ahmadinejad finally declared that some subsidy cuts --including reductions on bread, gasoline, and utilities --- would begin in Iran at midnight. While there are still limits on the prices that can be set, the new cost of a subsidised, rationed litre of gasoline rose 300%, from 100 to 400 tomans ($0.10 to $0.40), and the cost of an un-rationed litre was moved to 700 toman ($0.70), a rise of 75%. Earlier in the day, Iranian officials also said the ration for subsidised gasoline for private motorists would be cut 15%.

On Saturday night, after months of delay, President Ahmadinejad finally declared that some subsidy cuts --including...

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ahmadinejad, economy, subsidy cuts

Publisher: Alarabiya

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18 Dec 2010

In Iran, A Taboo Is Broken

Is opposition to the rule of a mullah in Iran tantamount to the denial of God? This is the question that is peppering political and religious debate in Iran these days.

Is opposition to the rule of a mullah in Iran tantamount to the denial of God? This is the question that is peppering...

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arab news, demise, islam

Publisher: Alarabiya

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17 Dec 2010

Iranians Mark Ashura a Day after Suicide Bombing

Millions of Iranians, beating themselves with fists and chains, marked the climax of Ashura on Thursday, a day after a suicide bomber killed 33 people taking part in a procession for Shiite Islam's most revered mourning ritual. Men, women and children dressed in black gathered in cities across Iran as the 10 days of rituals to mourn the death of Imam Hussein, the faith's third imam, reached their peak.

Millions of Iranians, beating themselves with fists and chains, marked the climax of Ashura on Thursday, a day after a...

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arab news, ashura

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Author: 4shared.com

12 Jun 2010

citizen generated videos from the protests

Here are a list of citizen generated videos live from the streets of Tehran and all over Iran

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protests, videos

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Author: 9wsyr.com

24 May 2010

2 Americans imprisoned in Iran plan to get married – NewsChannel 9 WSYR

Over the weekend, Iran's intelligence minister said Iran would be open to a prisoner swap if Washington makes a humanitarian gesture toward Iranians in U.S. custody similar to the one Iran made by permitting mothers' visit.

Over the weekend, Iran's intelligence minister said Iran would be open to a prisoner swap if Washington makes a...

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american hikers, political prisoners, prisoner swap

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Author: AFP

11 Jun 2010

Cancelling Iran opposition protests ‘regrettable’ Clinton

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday called "regrettable" the Iranian opposition's cancellation of anti-government protests planned for this weekend, the anniversary of last year's disputed presidential election.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday called "regrettable" the Iranian opposition's...

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22 khordad, hillary clinton, protests, usa

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Author: Aisa Times - Kaveh L Afrasiabi

8 Jun 2010

Iran convoy bid ups ante as UN votes

NEW YORK - As the United States and its allies, including Israel, push for a United Nations vote this week to extend sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, Tehran has upped the ante, saying it might send its elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as military escorts to humanitarian aid flotillas trying to beat the Jewish state's blockade of Gaza.

NEW YORK - As the United States and its allies, including Israel, push for a United Nations vote this week to extend...

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gaza, israel, sanctions

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