Can Rouhani reel in the IRGC’s financial empire?
Al-monitor - For months, Iran's hardliners have used the term "JCPOA" — the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action — to…
Social and Political
Khamenei says manipulating numbers on economy is ‘major sin’
Al-monitor - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Iranian officials against manipulating statistics when it comes to the economy.…
Rio 2016 Paralympics: Iran’s Sareh Javanmardi wins 2nd shooting gold medal
PayvandNews- Iranian female sports shooter Sareh Javanmardi has received a second gold medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio…
Water pressure plummets in Tehran
Al-monitor — Iran has been threatened by a water crisis for years, a situation that is being worsened by the mismanagement…
Notorious former Tehran prosecutor issues public apology for prisoner killings
Radiozamaneh - Former Tehran Prosecutor, Saeed Mortazavi, accused of orchestrating the abuse and death of political detainees during the election…
As Syrian Cease-fire Takes Hold, Iran’s Role Remains Murky
While Iran has said it publicly supports the cease-fire in Syria brokered by the United States and Tehran’s ally, Russia,…
Five-Year Prison Sentence for Dual National Casts Shadow Over Iran’s Opening to World
Iranhumanrights.org - Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe's Sentence Announced Two Weeks Before Rouhani Comes to NY. The five-year prison sentence for Nazanin…
Iran wary groups might use Syria cease-fire to rearm
Al-monitor - Iranian officials and media have welcomed the Syrian cease-fire deal announced Sept. 9 by US Secretary of State…
Are Saudis open to rapprochement with Iran?
Al-monitor - According to Islamic teachings, the hajj is the annual manifestation of Muslim unity. This is a common theme…
Last Remaining Iranian PMOI Members Leave Camp Liberty for Albania
breitbart - On Friday, the remaining 280 members of the Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MEK) — also known as the People's Mujahedin Organization of…