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Radiofarda – A member of Tehran’s Chamber of Commerce has told local media that a few American drug companies have obtained permission from the U.S. government to export medicines to Iran. ILNA news website in Tehran quotes Alireza Kolahi as saying that the drug companies have also proposed the names of several Iranian banks as payment channels and the U.S. …

Radiofarda – – As the constitutional deadline in Iraq for naming a new prime minister ends on Tuesday, December 17, Iraqi protesters reiterate their demands the nominee should be independent and not accused of corruption. The renewed demonstrations on Saturday, December 14, in Baghdad’s main protest hub on Tahrir (Liberation) Square as well as other center-south cities, mainly Basra and …

Al-Arabia – A Princeton University scholar who was freed from Iran this month after three years in captivity said Monday that his release “is a victory of humanity and diplomacy across nations and political differences.” Xiyue Wang and his wife, Hua Qu, said in a statement to The Associated Press that the family is doing well and overjoyed by the …

Amnesty – As part of a violent and deadly crackdown, Iran’s authorities have been arbitrarily arresting thousands of protesters who are now at risk of torture and other ill-treatment. Act now and call for those arbitrarily arrested to be released. In November 2019, nationwide protests were sparked in Iran after the government announced a huge rise in petrol prices. Security …

 Amnesty – Thousands arrested including children as young as 15 Detainees subjected to enforced disappearance and torture At least 304 people killed in protests according to credible sources Iran’s authorities are carrying out a vicious crackdown following the outbreak of nationwide protests on 15 November, arresting thousands of protesters as well as journalists, human rights defenders and students to stop …