Iran

Flogging and fines for 20 “fasting” people in Qazvin

In Qazvin, 20 people were arrested for “breaking the fast” and, in addition to paying a fine, were also flogged. Some even…

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The “Identity” of the Perpetrators of the Tehran Attacks and the Prospects for Iran’s Future Policies

Is the regional policy of the Islamic Republic one of the reasons why some Iranian Sunnis joined ISIS? The role of domestic politics in this…

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ISIS threatens: More attacks against Iranians are coming

The Islamic State group, ISIS, released a statement on Wednesday, June 8, announcing that members of the group were responsible for Wednesday's attacks...

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Shooting in Iranian parliament; "suicide explosion" at Ayatollah Khomeini's mausoleum

News agencies in Iran reported shootings in the "corridors" of the parliament and also at the mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini on Wednesday, June 7,…

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China gives green light for Iran's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

A Chinese official, referring to his country's agreement with Iran's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, said that this issue...

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Water shortage in Karun, Iran's largest river, as told in pictures

In recent years, the Karun River has dried up due to excessive extraction of water from its tributaries and the construction of numerous dams…

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16,000 Iranians banned from leaving in one year due to debt

The head of the National Deeds and Real Estate Registration Organization announced that in 2016, more than 16,000 debtors had the right to withdraw…

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Hassan Khomeini protests dismissals and appointments at Azad University; Rouhani intervenes

A month after the dismissal of Hamid Mirzadeh from the presidency of Azad University, Hassan Khomeini, grandson of Ayatollah Khomeini, wrote in a letter to…

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