Iranian Cancer Researcher Detained At Boston Airport Despite Valid Visa
RFL/RE - An Iranian cancer researcher arriving in the United States to start work at a prominent Boston hospital was detained…
More Changes to the Drug-Related Death Penalty Proposal in Iran
Radiozamaneh - While Iranian MPs are requesting that judiciary temporary suspends executions for minor drug charges, a proposal to amend the…
Rights Groups are Concerned as more Arrests are Allegedly Linked to ISIS in Iran
Radiozamaneh - An official with Mashhad Judiciary in Iran says that the recent arrests of 27 individual in Iran are linked…
Tillerson Signs Pact with Qatar to Curb Terrorism Financing
VOA — U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's effort to resolve a dispute between Qatar and four of its Persian Gulf…
At least Two Prisoners Executed in Mahabad and Rasht on Drug Charges
Iran Human Rights - At least two prisoners were hanged on drug related charges. A prisoner was reportedly executed at Mahabad…
Rise of new Saudi crown prince stirs serious concerns in Iran
Al-monitor - The recent changes in Saudi leadership were not a surprise to Iran. “We all knew this was coming. It…
Iran ready to work with Interpol over 1994 Argentina bombing
Al-monitor - Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his government is ready to work with Interpol to resolve a…
White House Seeks Changes In Senate’s Russian/Iranian Sanctions Bill
RFL/RE - The White House is seeking to change a Senate bill imposing tough new sanctions on Russia so it doesn't…
Iran Air appoints first female CEO
PayvandNews - For the first time, a female board member of Iran Air - the Iranian flag carrier - has been appointed as…
Iranian women spark debate by defying hijab rule in cars
Guardian - Judiciary and police insist a car interior is public space but more women are defying authorities by driving with…