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Radiofarda – The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the new resolution of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) sets “no obligation” for the Islamic Republic. In a memo published by the country’s official news agency, IRNA, on Saturday, June 20, the spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi insisted that the IAEA’s request to …

Reuters -An Iranian dissident was seriously injured in a knife attack in the northern Dutch city of Leeuwarden, a local newspaper reported on Saturday, citing the victim’s family. The man, who was named by the Leeuwarden Courant newspaper as Sadegh Zarza, fled Iran in the 1980s and currently serves on the board of a Dutch organization that is critical of …

Radiofarda – The hypocrisy of the Iranian government has been painfully apparent in recent weeks as the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other high-level members of the ruling elite sent messages of solidarity to people of color in the US. They’ve trumpeted their support for #BlackLivesMatter, hosted an “I Can’t Breathe” exhibit, and even proposed to name a street after George …

RFL/RE – Iran’s currency has tumbled against the dollar to its lowest level ever as the country grapples with U.S. sanctions, the coronavirus, and low oil prices.The rial fell to as low as 193,400 against the dollar on the street market on June 20, according to foreign exchange website Bonbast.com. The economic daily Donya-e-Eqtesad gave the dollar rate as 190,800.The …

Radiofarda – Iran’s “ancient sport” — or “varzesh bastani” — a traditional form of athletics that combines elements of Islam and ancient Persian beliefs, has long been a male-only domain. But not so much anymore. In recent years, an increasing number of women have taken on the discipline. The sport is also referred to as “varzesh pahlavani,” meaning the sport …