Iran

Persepolis and the Curse of Time: From Land Subsidence to Acid Rain

Cultural heritage experts, such as Bijan Rouhani, warn of the danger that acid rain can pose to stone buildings.

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US adds 22 companies linked to Iran and Syria to blacklist

The US Department of Commerce has blacklisted a number of companies and individuals accused of collaborating with Syria and the Islamic Republic.

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UN Third Committee condemns human rights violations in Iran

On Thursday, November 13, the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly issued a resolution condemning "human rights violations in Iran."

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Police and riot police in front of some gas stations an hour after the sudden increase in gasoline prices

Just hours after the Iranian government suddenly increased gasoline prices, images and public reports of a massive police presence…

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The price of free gasoline in Iran tripled

The National Iranian Petroleum Distribution Company announced on the morning of November 14th an increase in the price of free gasoline in the country. According to the announcement…

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Pledge of billions of dollars to strengthen women's rights worldwide

Several countries, NGOs, and private companies have pledged nine billion dollars over the next decade to strengthen human rights…

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The first trial of one of the defendants in the 1988 executions was held in Sweden today.

On Saturday, November 9, the Swedish border guard arrested an Iranian who is said to be one of the defendants in the 1988 executions…

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Iranian government spokesman: 60 million people need livelihood assistance

According to an Iranian government spokesman, the government's social and livelihood support plan covers more than 18 million Iranian households.

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