Newly Reelected Rouhani Abandons Promise to End Six-Year House Arrest of Opposition Leaders
CHRI - In his first press conference after being declared the winner of Iran's May 19, 2017 election, President Hassan Rouhani refused to…
Why Iran wants ‘de-escalation’ zones in Syria
Al-monitor - The latest round of Syria peace talks in Astana concluded May 4 with Russia, Iran and Turkey —…
Iranian media ties Manchester bombing to Trump’s Saudi visit
Al-monitor - In the hours after the May 22 terrorist bombing in Manchester that claimed at least 22 lives, Iranian media…
Iran discovers new gas field in Persian Gulf
PayvandNews - Iran says it has discovered a new gas field close to the giant South Pars natural gas field…
Qatar Says Hackers Put Fake Story About U.S., Iran On Official Website
RFL/RE - Qatar says hackers broke into the website of its state-run news agency and published a fake story quoting…
Five Killed, Hundreds Arrested In Bahrain At Shi’ite Protest; Iran Blames Trump
RFL/RE - At least five people were killed and hundreds arrested in Bahrain on May 23 after police stormed a…
Six Prisoners Executed in Northeastern Iran- Three Scheduled For Execution
IRAN HUMAN RIGHTS - Six prisoners were executed in two different Iranian prisons early Tuesday morning, May 24. According to…
Rouhani’s Battle With Hardliners Over UN 2030 Educational Guidelines Follows Him Into Second Term
CHRI - A major challenge for newly reelected President Hassan Rouhani's second term is integrating guidelines from a UN agenda…
Formerly Imprisoned Lawyer and Religious Minority Activist Expelled From University Without Explanation
CHRI - Mostafa Daneshjou, a formerly imprisoned lawyer and member of a Sufi religious order known as the Gonabadi Dervishes, has…
Baha’i Persecution Worsens Under Rouhani Government
CHRI - The persecution of the Baha'i religious minority in Iran has grown worse under President Hassan Rouhani, the spokesperson…