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Month: August 2017

Iran signs its biggest-ever car deal with France’s Renault

Washington Post— Iran's official news agency says two Iranian companies have signed the country's biggest-ever car deal with French multinational automobile…

Two Militants Reported Killed In Western Iran Clash

RFL/RE - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) have reportedly clashed with a group of militants in the country’s northwest, killing…

Rouhani uses inauguration to send message of moderation

Al-Monitor — When Hassan Rouhani first became president in 2013, he had a mentor: two-time President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani. At the…

Tehran metro among finalists for ITA Tunneling Awards 2017

PayvandNews - Tehran metro line 6 is among the four finalists at International Tunneling and Underground Space Association (ITA) Tunneling Awards 2017 in…

Four Killed, Eight Injured In Iran Military Base Shooting, Army Says

RFL/RE - Iran's army says four of its servicemen were killed and eight others wounded when a soldier opened fire on…

Iranian Leader Praises Europe, Assails U.S. During Swearing-In Ceremony

RFL/RE - Iranian President Hassan Rohani hailed European officials’ presence at his swearing-in ceremony, saying it showed the continent was determined…

Frequent Concert Cancellations in Iran draws Fire from the Music Community

Radiozamaneh - The musicians in Iran are constantly being harassed and mistreated by the conservatives who are in power in judiciaries,…

Rouhani Sworn in for 2nd Term Amid Heightened Tensions With US

VOA - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was sworn in for his second term Saturday after easily winning the presidential election…

Iran: Three Young Prisoners Hanged on Murder Charges

Iran Human Rights -Three young prisoners were hanged in Adel Abad Prison, but the Iranian authorities are silent about it.…

The Challenges Iranian President Rohani Will Face In His New Term

RFL/RE - As Iranian President Hassan Rohani enters his second term in office, he faces a number of challenges both at home…