Is Iran’s President Rouhani in Trouble?
PayvandNews - While the United States is moving towards wrapping its rather unusual election, Iran is about to begin its…
Month: August 2016
Iran’s weak economic growth undermines supporters of engagement
PayvandNews - President Rouhani won the presidency of his country under a campaign which promised to improve Iran's economy and…
This Iranian-Born Actress Is Changing the Acting World
Time.com - Boniadi conquers the big screen in the new remake of 'Ben-Hur' Child of the Revolution Born in Tehran…
Iranian Weightlifter Rostami Sets New Record, Wins First Rio Gold For Iran
VOA - Iranian weightlifter Kianoush Rostami has set a new world record of 396 kilograms in his 85-kilogram weight class,…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Boosts Ties During Ankara Visit
VOA —The foreign ministers of Turkey and Iran agreed Friday to boost trade relations and pledged greater cooperation on resolving…
Sanctions must remain to end Iran’s human rights violations
thehill.com - Following Iran's nuclear agreement, the thinking was the country would begin to wind down its human rights violations, especially…
Circular limits officials’ salaries in Iran after scandal turns viral
trend - A few weeks after an inflated salaries scandal turned viral in Iran, the government has issued a circular that…
Why is Iran intensifying crackdown on dual citizens?
alarabiya - The number of Iranian dual citizens being detained and thrown in jail has reached its highest level. Most of…
52 Death Row Drug Offenders Being Kept in Great Prison of Tehran
HRANA News Agency – At least 52 young drug offenders whose execution sentences have been approved, are waiting to be…
Two Prisoners Hanged at Rajai Shahr Prison and Two Prisoners Hanged in Public
Iran Human Rights - On Thursday August 11, two prisoners were hanged in public, one in the city of Ravansar…