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Iranwire – A former minister has revealed that the administration of former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was not informed in advance of a retaliatory attack on an American base following the killing of Qasem Soleimani. Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has disclosed fresh insights into the day of the Ukrainian plane’s downing by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps …

Iranwire – The dire economic situation in Iran has reached new heights as the country’s currency hit an all-time low against the US dollar.  The currency’s dip comes amid Iran’s increasing isolation and a worsening economic situation triggered by years of sanctions and political instability.  On March 24, the US dollar went past the 610,000-rial mark for the first time …

Iranwire – An Iranian-Baluch fuel carrier was killed on March 21 after the Islamic Republic’s military forces opened fire on a vehicle in the southeastern Mirjaveh city. The victim has been identified as 25-year-old Hamidollah Brahui, according to the Haalvsh human rights organization, which monitors Sistan and Baluchistan. Three others were injured in the firing, but their identities have not …

Iranwire – Yet another kolbars was fatally shot by Iranian border forces in the western Kermanshah province amid a persisting surge in violence against the transborder porters.  Peyman Ahmadi, 35, was killed when armed forces opened fire on a group of kolbars on March 23 at the Nowsud border crossing in northwestern Kermanshah province. The Hengaw Organization for Human Rights …

Iranwire – Intelligence officials of the Islamic Republic have arrested and reportedly assaulted renowned Kurdish singer Hassan Kakai following his performance at a Nowruz ceremony. He was arrested on the evening of March 23 from his residence in Bukan city. Hengaw Organization for Human Rights reported that 64-year-old Kakai was taken from his home by authorities and subjected to interrogation …