‘Cyrus the Great’ enters Iranian politics
Al-monitor — Iranians have long been proud of their ancient history and culture, and they always speak of the Achaemenid…
Month: November 2016
14 Prisoners in Imminent Danger of Execution in Western Iran
Iranhr.net - Iran Human Rights has obtained the names of 14 prisoners in Qorveh's central prison who may be executed…
Three Prisoners Hanged on Drug Charges
Iran Human Rights - Three prisoners were reportedly executed at Darya, Urmia's central prison, on drug related charges. According to…
Two Prisoners Executed on Drug Charges
Iran Human Rights - Two prisoners were executed at Salmas Prison (west Azerbaijan province, northwestern Iran) on drug related charges. According…
Editor Who Exposed Corruption in Tehran Municipality Remains Detained Despite Vindicating Evidence
Iranhumanrights.org - Tehran MP Voices Support for Yashar Soltani. New information has seriously challenged the credibility of the charges against…
Iranian architects win ‘Aga Khan’ Award for Tabiat (Nature) Bridge
PayvandNews - Iranian architect Leila Araghian and Alireza Behzadi won the UAE's prestigious Aga Khan Award for Tabiat Pedestrian Bridge…
‘Parsijoo’ most used search engine in Iran after Google
PayvandNews - Iranian search engine 'Parsijoo' is the most used search engine in Iran after Google, head of the Steering Committee…
Iran’s President Rouhani questions youth despair despite ample progress
PayvandNews - President Rouhani while noting the various progress his govt. has made in economic and foreign policy arenas, urged…
Iranian Parliament Approves Three New Rohani Cabinet Ministers
RFL/RE - Iranian lawmakers on November 1 approved three new ministers, signaling support for changes in the cabinet of President…
Iran’s Prosecutor General Tries to Link Imprisoned Rights Activist With “Evil Triangle” of Nuclear Deal
Iranhumanrights.org - Narges Mohammadi: "I will not allow an assault on my human dignity, and I will not stay silent."…