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RFL/RE – Protests have erupted in several Iranian cities, including the capital, Tehran, and and the northwestern city of Tabriz, in support of Azerbaijan in its conflict with Armenia over the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Videos posted online appear to show dozens demonstrating in the streets while chanting slogans in Azeri, including “Karabakh is ours. It will remain ours.” Ethnic …

Radiofarda – In his recent message addressing Iranians Reza Pahlavi, the increasingly popular crown prince of Iran, drew a clear line between the “Islamic Republic” and “Iran” and asked the nation, “on which side do you stand?” He continued, “In order to save Iran, what are you willing to do?” These simple questions keep repeating in my head as I see …

Radiofarda – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s Chief of Staff, Mahmoud Vaezi, denied several reports on Wednesday, September 30, that Iran is assisting Armenia in its war with the neighboring Republic of Azerbaijan. Vaezi dismissed the reports as “baseless rumors” aimed at disrupting Tehran-Baku relations. In a phone call with Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev today, Vaezi stressed that the …

(Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Thursday refused to dismiss an indictment accusing state-owned Turkish lender Halkbank of helping Iran evade American sanctions. U.S. District Judge Richard Berman in Manhattan rejected Halkbank’s claim that the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act shielded it from prosecution, saying that law did not appear to grant immunity in criminal proceedings. He also said an exception …

Radiofarda – According to data collected from TankerTrackers, Iran has managed to increase its oil exports significantly in September despite U.S. sanctions, Reuters reports. The independent online service reported that, “Iranian oil exports have risen sharply in September in defiance of U.S. sanctions, three assessments based on tanker tracking showed, throwing a lifeline to the Islamic Republic and its collapsing …