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Reopening schools "left to provinces"; Tehran, in-person until further notice
A provincial education director announced on Wednesday, August 10, that he was leaving the decision on how to reopen schools in the new academic year...
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Religions and sects
Defense attorney for imprisoned Baha'i citizen Lisa Tebyanian: Supreme Court's reversal of acquittal was "illegal and unjust"
The lawyer for Lisa Tebyanian, a Baha'i citizen imprisoned in Iran, says that the authorities of the Islamic Republic cannot accept that a court in the Islamic Republic "promotes Baha'iism"...
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Another verdict for Mohammad Nourizad; this civil activist was sentenced to prison and exile for appearing in court
Mohammad Nourizad's lawyer announced that his client has been sentenced to 8 months in prison, one year in exile, and flogging in another case. Mohammad Hossein…
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European Parliament members express concern over Nasrin Sotoudeh's health
Two officials from the European Parliament's human rights institutions issued a statement expressing concern about Nasrin Sotoudeh's physical condition. They…
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CNN: Iran's connection with the Taliban was one of the reasons for killing Soleimani
According to CNN, the Islamic Republic of Iran is rewarding Taliban militants for attacking American and international coalition forces in Afghanistan.
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Iraqi Prime Minister Says His Government Will Not "Play the Role of Postman" Between Iran and the US
In an exclusive interview with the Associated Press, the Iraqi Prime Minister says his country still needs American help and cooperation; he also…
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Pressure continues on families of political prisoners in Iran; 20-year-old daughter of imprisoned lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh arrested for several hours, released on bail
Reports indicate that Mehraveh Khandan, the daughter of Nasrin Sotoudeh, a lawyer imprisoned in Iran, was arrested and transferred to Evin Prison Prosecutor's Office after…
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Official coronavirus statistics in Iran: The number of victims approached 20,000
According to official daily statistics announced by the Ministry of Health spokesperson, 165 patients have recovered in the past 24 hours.
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