Iran Appeals Court Upholds Lengthy Prison Sentences, Lashings Against 23 Dervishes
CHRI - Sentences Range from Six to 26 Years Including Lashes March 15, 2019 – The mass conviction of 23…
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Iran Inches Closer to its Goal: “Wipe Israel off the Map”
gatestoneinstitute.org - As Iran's theocratic establishment believes that the Supreme Leader is Allah's representative on earth, whatever words or desires…
42 Human Rights Groups Support Renewal of UN Special Rapporteur’s Mandate on Iran
CHRI - A coalition of diverse human rights organizations have signed an open letter supporting the renewal of the UN…
Can books be used for punishment?
Al-Monitor - In an unusual development, a judge in Tehran has sentenced prominent — and aging — political activist Abolfazl…
Iranian media: Sistani’s meeting with Rouhani endorsement of ‘moderation’
Al-Monitor - President Hassan Rouhani became the first sitting Iranian president to meet with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the most…
Sistani to Rouhani: Iraq’s sovereignty must be respected
Al-Monitor - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani concluded his three-day trip to Iraq, departing from Najaf airport on the evening of March 13. On his last…
Powerful Entities Allowed To Build Apartment Towers In Tehran’s Green Spaces
Radiofarda - Several powerful organizations including a financial empire and a foundation under the aegis of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali…
Iran’s Zarif Blames The West For Anti-Muslim Attacks
Radiofarda - Hours after terror attacks against Muslims praying in Mosques in New Zealand, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif…
Most Iranians Can’t Afford Treats For Upcoming New Year Celebrations
Radiofarda - There are no better treats for Norooz (Iranian New Year, March 21) celebrations than dry nuts and sweets…
Al-Jubeir: Consensus on Syria will lead to pullback of Iran forces
Al-Arabia - Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir said that the resolution of the Syrian crisis…