Iran

Another American sentenced to 10 years in prison in Iran; this time on charges of insulting the leader

A week after the news of the conviction of an American in Iran, the New York Times reported that "Michael White" was a military…

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Despite international outcry over continued detention of environmental activists, case hearing postponed until next year

While international protests against the Islamic Republic continue over the continued arrest of environmental activists in Iran, the media…

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UN: Millions of people die from environmental pollution

Citing the results of a detailed study, the United Nations has warned that pollution of air, soil, groundwater, and…

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European Parliament calls on Iran to end human rights violations in resolution

Members of the European Parliament have passed three resolutions condemning human rights violations in Iran, Kazakhstan and Guatemala. They…

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"Five killed, six injured" in gas pipeline explosion near Ahvaz

Fars News Agency reported on Thursday, quoting the CEO of the Ahvaz Fire Department, that a deadly explosion occurred in the gas pipes of the Ahvaz Freeway…

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Taher Ghadirian's mother: My son's physical condition in Evin Prison is critical

The mother of Taher Ghadirian, one of the defendants in the so-called environmental activists case, was diagnosed with weight loss and…

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Reuters: US aims to reduce Iran's oil exports below 1 million barrels

Reuters news agency, citing news sources, says that the Donald Trump administration plans to reduce the number of…

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Heavy sentences issued for 23 Gonabadi dervishes: from 6 to 26 years in prison, flogging, and exile

The final sentences of 23 imprisoned Gonabadi dervishes were announced in the appeals court. These 23 dervishes, who protested the process…

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