Iran News

The scope of corruption of the Foundry family, from Isfahan Petrochemical to Sarmeh Bank; close to the Supreme Leader's household

Another name has emerged from the tangled web of economic corruption in Iran. The name of "Behrouz Riztagaran," who has been the subject of case hearings for months...

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Amine Zahri Sari, an Arab-Iranian prisoner, was "attacked" in Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz

Ameneh Zaheri Sari, an Arab-Iranian prisoner in the women's ward of Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz, was beaten and…

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Iran's Attorney General Calls Police Violent Attacks on Women 'A Dramatic Act'

After widespread criticism of a police officer's violent treatment of a teenage girl in Tehran-Pars Park, Iran's Attorney General has addressed such issues...

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Controversy over report that "exposes" sanctions circumvention

Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRNA) published reports revealing details of a secret oil deal and how it was circumvented…

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Imprisoned political activist Siamak Mirzaei goes on hunger strike

Azerbaijani (Turkish) activist Siamak Mirzaei goes on strike after new case opened and transfer to Ward 209 of Evin Prison…

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Price surge continues; potatoes cost 9,000 Tomans per kilo

Iranian media say the price of a kilo of potatoes has exceeded 9,000 tomans. ISNA news agency wrote on Tuesday evening…

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At least four people were killed in a clash between IRGC forces and several gunmen in West Azerbaijan.

Some news sources in Iran reported clashes and shooting between Revolutionary Guard forces and attackers in West Azerbaijan…

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Families of eight environmental activists request release in letter to head of judiciary

The family of eight environmental activists who have been temporarily detained in multiple solitary confinement cells in the prison since late February 2017…

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