Jailed Iranian Activist Ends Hunger Strike After Wife’s Release
RFL/RE - A jailed Iranian activist has ended his hunger strike following his wife's release from jail. Arash Sadeghi had…
Month: January 2017
Iran Approves European, Asian Companies For Oil, Gas Projects
RFL/RE - Iran has issued a list of 29 companies from Europe and Asia that have the government's approval to…
Khamenei adviser hopes Syrians consider Iran ‘their second home’
Al-Arabia - Ali Akbar Velayati, the senior foreign policy advisor to Iran Supreme Leader, hailed the "liberation" of Aleppo as…
Four Drug Related Prisoners in Imminent Danger of Execution
Iran Human Rights -Four prisoners on death for drug offenses are in imminent danger of execution. At least four prisoners…
IRAN’S AUTHORITIES MUST STOP TOYING WITH LIFE OF ACTIVIST ON HUNGER STRIKE
Amnesty - The Iranian authorities are putting the life of imprisoned human rights defender Arash Sadeghi at grave risk and…
Why Rouhani’s social housing scheme faces more than bumpy start
Al-monitor - After a two-year delay, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's administration is preparing to implement its social housing program. The…
Protest Outside Tehran Prison In Support Of Hunger Striking Activist Arash Sadeghi
RFL/RE - Dozens of Iranians have taken part in a rare demonstration outside Tehran's Evin prison to express their support…
Rohani Reassures Iranians Amid Currency’s Drop
RFL/RE - President Hassan Rohani says that the exchange rates of the rial against foreign currencies "will not remain at…
Turkmenistan Halts Gas Exports To Iran Over Payment Dispute
RFL/RE - Turkmenistan has "suddenly" halted gas supplies to Iran in a dispute between the two countries over arrears, the…
Iran Official Calls For Sterilization For Sex Workers, Homeless Drug Addicts
RFL/RE - An Iranian official has called for the sterilization of female sex workers and homeless drug addicts in Tehran…