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RFL/RE – Four Western powers have condemned Iran for allegedly violating an arms embargo on Yemen a day after Russia vetoed a UN resolution taking aim at Tehran over the same issue. France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and United States issued a joint statement late on February 27 saying that Iran’s failure to comply with the arms embargo, as determined …

RFL/RE – “Opening doors to women.” “Women’s three-pointer.” “Women have rights.” These are just a small sample of the jubilant reactions in Iran after women were allowed to attend a major men’s sporting event in the capital, Tehran, for the first time in years.

Al-Arabia – United Nations Resolution 2401, which calls for an immediate ceasefire in Eastern Ghouta and which does not apply to terrorists as it gives permission to shoot, besiege and starve them, is nothing but a mere deceptive decision. In fact, it does not include any details regarding the cessation of military operations or, to be more accurate, about the …

VOA – Iran is a major threat to U.S. interests and the long-term stability of the Mideast, the head of U.S. military’s Central Command warned U.S lawmakers Tuesday.

CHRI – Selection of Avaei Shows Culture of Impunity For Human Rights Violators Will Continue in Iran The Iranian government’s decision to name Minister of Justice Seyyed Alireza Avaei as its representative to the United Nations Human Rights Council—a man with an appalling human rights record that spans decades—reflects the Iranian government’s complete disregard for human rights violations. The Center …