Iran’s Rouhani Under Conflicting Pressures By IRGC and People
Radiofarda - Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani is under pressure by conflicting demands of the people and hardliners including those on…
Month: August 2018
An Eyewitness Describes How Protests Started Near Isfahan
Radiofarda - While anti-Islamic Republic protests are going on in different cities in Iran, an eyewitness has disclosed that, for…
As Sanctions Bite, Where Next For Trump’s Iran Strategy
AFP - A wave of US sanctions kicks in against Iran on Tuesday, cementing Washington's hard line against Tehran after…
Iran protests resume for 6th day amid violent clashes with security forces
AL-Arabia - Protests renewed in Tehran and several Iranian cities on Sunday evening, marking the sixth consecutive day of protests…
U.S. Expresses Concerns Over Violence Against Unarmed Protesters In Iran
RFL/RE - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the United States is concerned about reports of Iranian authorities using…
Iran Human Rights Monitor – Monthly Report, July 2018
Iran-HRM - Iran Human Rights Monitor – Monthly Report (more…)
Teacher’s Union Leader Mohammad Habibi Sentenced To Prison And Lashes
Iran-HRW - Teacher’s Union Leader Mohammad Habibi sentenced to prison and lashes The lawyer of teachers’ rights activist, Mohammad Habibi…
Pompeo Confirms U.S. Will Reimpose Sanctions, Target Currency Sales
RFL/RE - The United States plans to detail its fresh package of sanctions against Iran on August 6, with new…
Iran Central Bank Deputy Chief Detained Ahead Of Reimposed U.S. Sanctions
RFL/RE - Iranian authorities have detained a deputy Central Bank governor amid street protests over the country's economic difficulties, state-run…
News Agency: Saudis to Issue Visas to Iran Interests Section
VOA — Iran's state-run IRNA news agency is reporting that Saudi Arabia has agreed to issue visas to the head of…