Iran’s Supreme Leader Dismisses Rohani Rapprochement Policy Toward West
RFL/RE - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has criticized President Hassan Rohani for saying his rapprochement policy toward the…
Month: April 2017
Iran’s Rohani Warns Of Authoritarianism If Rivals Win Presidential Election
RFL/RE - Iranian President Hassan Rohani warned Iranians that a vote for his hard-line rivals could bring greater authoritarianism to…
Iran hand suspected behind killing of Gem TV Company CEO in Istanbul
Saeed Karimian founder and chairman of the Persian-language GEM TV Group Channels was assassinated in the Turkish city of Istanbul…
First Iran presidential debate receives mixed feedback
TEHRAN - The first of three planned debates ahead of the May 19 elections in Iran received mixed feedback, with…
Iran’s Judiciary Blocks Instagram’s Live Video Service Weeks Before May 2017 Elections
CHRRI - Instagram's live video feature has been blocked in Tehran by several internet and mobile phone providers since the…
Iranian Female Soccer Player Publicly Decries Ban For Playing Without Hijab
PayvandNews - A professional soccer player who once played for the Iranian women's national futsal team has publicly spoken out against a ban…
U.S. Visas Issued To Iranians Plummet By Nearly Half From Last Year
RFL/RE - The United States has cut by nearly half the number of visas it has issued to citizens of…
Three Young Men to Serve 12 Years in Prison For “Insulting” Social Media Posts
CHRI - Three 24-year-olds have been sentenced to 12 years in prison each in Iran for posting critical commentary about…
Female Former Council Member Advocates For Women Candidates in Iran’s Local Elections
CHRI - Political parties and factions in Iran should promote more women candidates in the country's local council elections to…
Supporters Urge For Release of Ailing Iranian-Americans Siamak and Baquer Namazi Imprisoned in Iran
CHRI - The American lawyer representing ailing Iranian-Americans Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer, serving 10-year sentences in Iran for…