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Iran Looks to Sidestep US Oil Sanctions

VOA — Iran will allow private companies to export crude oil, part of a strategy to counter U.S. sanctions, First Vice…

Imprisoned Human Rights Defender Narges Mohammadi Hospitalized / IHR Calls for Her Immediate Release

Iran Human Rights -  IHR released a statement expressing deep concerns about the negligent delay in treatment of the prominent…

Clerics In Denial Of Dissent, Blame ‘Spies, Infiltrators’ As The Press Disagree

Radiofarda - A week after a new round of protests started in Iran, most notably at the Grand Bazaar in Tehran, Friday…

Iran’s rulers face discontent as U.S. pressure mounts

Reuters - Mounting pressure from the Trump administration combined with discontent among many Iranians at the state of the economy…

The U.S. Should Sanction Iran’s Minister of Intelligence and Security

nationalreview - Mahmoud Alavi’s name recognition is low, but the government unit he leads remains indispensable to Iran’s efforts to…

Reform Party Leader Says Rouhani Incapable of Tackling Ongoing Economic Crisis

Radiofarda - A prominent reformist politician and former member of parliament, Ali Shakouri-Rad says President Hassan Rouhani is unlikely to…

‘Women Should Not Be In Stadiums’ Says 99-Year Old Ayatollah

Radiofarda - An ultraconservative clergyman has lambasted President Hassan Rouhani’s government for letting women to enter Tehran’s main sports arena…

Iran Oil Minister Blames Domestic Critics For Low Exports, Ultimately Sanction

Radiofarda - Iran’s oil minister criticized domestic opposition to new oil contracts as the reason why oil exports have remained…

Anti-money laundering body gives Iran until October to complete reforms

Al-Arabia - An international group that monitors money laundering worldwide said on Friday Iran had until October to complete reforms…

Has there been a divorce between Russia and Iran?

Al-Arabia - Has American President Donald Trump, who is an expert in business, reached a meeting point in terms of…