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Month: November 2016

Iran: 20 ‘undeclared’ sentences on Saudi embassy attackers

Al-Arabia - An Iranian judiciary official has announced that there are 20 "undeclared suspects" accused of storming and attacking Saudi…

Iranian politicians hail election of Lebanon’s new president

Al-monitor - Iranian politicians from across the spectrum have praised the election of a new president in Lebanon. The Lebanese…

Can Iran pull Turkey, Iraq away from brink of war?

Al-monitor — "He insults me. You are not on the same level as me! You are not my equal! Scream…

With JCPOA implementation, Iran and UK must make up for lost ground: President Rouhani

PayvandNews - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic has kept to the nuclear agreement it signed with the…

Iran, China seal New Silk Road deal

PayvandNews - Iran and China have finalized an agreement which allows Chinese traders to use the Iranian territory for exports…

Three Foreign Banks to Open in Iran, Central Bank Official Says

Bloomberg - Three foreign banks are opening up representative offices in Iran as the country seeks to boost investment after…

Iran Is Poised to Limit Press Freedom Even More Than It Already Does

globalvoices.org -When President Hassan Rouhani was elected to office in 2013, he was lauded for his mandate of "hope and prudence" and…

Frustrated Europe hopes Clinton win can spur elusive Iran deals

Reuters - After a year of disappointment, European businesses are hoping a victory for Hillary Clinton in the U.S. election…

Senior Iranian commander brags over “expanding borders”

Al-Arabia - A senior Iranian commander bragged, Monday, on the expansion of the Islamic Republic boundaries from the Red Sea…

Tricked Into Ending Hunger Strike, Imprisoned Music Distributors Resume Quest for Justice

Iranhumanrights.org - Imprisoned music distributors Mehdi Rajabian and Hossein Rajabian resumed their hunger strike in Evin Prison in Tehran on…