Human Rights Activist Narges Mohammadi Given Another 8 Years in Iran Prison
Iran’s prominent human rights activist and political prisoner Narges Mohammadi has been given another sentence of eight years and more than 70 lashes.
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South Korea Helps Iran Pay UN Dues and Regain Voting Rights
The UN suspends Iran’s voting rights over its non-payment of dues of more than $18 million, in the second incident in past seven months.
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Russia’s Putin Hosts Iran President Raisi for “Strategic Cooperation”
Russian leader Vladimir Putin hosts Iran President Ebrahim Raisi in high-profile visit for “strategic” ties, amid Vienna talks over Tehran’s nuclear program.
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Supreme Leader’s Niece Imprisoned and in Solitary Confinement
Farideh Moradkhani, niece of Iran’s Supreme Leader, is being held in solitary confinement in Tehran’s Evin Prison, after praising widow of late Shah.
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UPDATES: “Modest Progress” in Iran Nuclear Talks But Significant Gaps Remain
Western diplomats say Iran’s reresentatives are acting more pragmatically; however, significant gaps remain on key issues in the nuclear talks in Vienna.
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UPDATE: British Council’s Amiri Released But French-Iranian Academic Adelkhah Returned to Iran Prison
British Council employee Aras Amiri,is freed from detention in Iran but French-Iranian academic Fariba Adelkhah is forced to return to Tehran’s Evin Prison.
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UPDATES: Supreme Leader’s War on South Korean Refrigerators
South Korea will compensate Iran’s Dayyani Group over 2015 dispute, more than 3 months after Supreme Leader told Iranians not to buy South Korean appliances.
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Iran Political Prisoner/Poet Abtin Dies from Coronavirus
Baktash Abtin (pictured), a prominent Iranian poet held in Evin Prison, has died in hospital in...
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UPDATES: Multinational Legal Action v. Iran Over Downing of Ukraine Passenger Jet
Ukraine, Canada, UK, and Sweden confirm they will pursue legal action v. Iran over downing of Ukrainian passenger jet by anti-aircraft fire in January 2020.
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US Decision by Jan. 31: Continue Iran Nuclear Talks or Impose “Snapback” Sanctions
In Israel and Vienna, US officials indicate they will pursue renewed UN sanctions on Iran if there is no progress by Jan. 31 towards renewed nuclear deal.
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Iran Space Launch Fails to Put Payloads Into Orbit
Iran’s space launch fails to put three payloads into orbit, with the US, France, and Germany criticizing violation of UN resolution over ballistic missiles.
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French Tourist Briere On Hunger Strike in Iran Prison
Detained in a prison in northeast Iran and charged with espionage and “propaganda against the system”, French tourist Benjamin Briere begins a hunger strike.
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UPDATE: The Iran Lawyers and Activist Detained Over A Coronavirus Lawsuit
In Iran, 2 lawyers and an activist are still imprisoned, 4 months after preparing a lawsuit against officials for mishandling of deadly Coronavirus pandemic
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EA on TRT World’s The Newsmakers: The US, Israel, and the Iran Nuclear Program
The US-Israel relationship amid Iran nuclear talks & Tehran’s approach: what happens if there is no agreement? Does US have coherent policy in Middle East?
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UPDATE: Iran Executes Kurdish Prisoner Ghorbani Without Notifying Family
Iran’s authorities execute Kurdish prisoner Heidar Ghorbani without notifying his family or lawyer, in case with “serious concerns” over lack of fair trial.
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Iran Nuclear Talks Adjourn After Retreating 6 Months
Multiple US and European officials say Iran nuclear talks made it back to June point — but only for an agenda, rather than a consensus on issues.
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Iran’s Limited Concession to IAEA over Monitoring of Karaj Nuclear Complex
Iran agrees IAEA can replace cameras at the Karaj nuclear complex, where parts for uranium centrifuges are made — but continues to withhold videotapes.
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Teachers’ Strikes Across Iran
Teachers hold three-day demonstrations across Iran for better pay and conditions and for release of detained colleagues. Will Raisi Government take heed?
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EA on TRT World: US, Israel, and the Iran Nuclear Talks
As talks over 2015 Iran nuclear deal resume in Vienna, analysis of breathless reports that US and Israel discussing plans to attack Iran nuclear facilities.
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Iran Court Sentences Protester to Death and His Brother to Life Sentence
Court in Khuzestan Province in SW Iran sentences one brother to death & another to life in prison over involvement in nationwide protests in November 2019.
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US Sanctions on Iran Security Agencies and Officials Over “Violent Suppression” of Protests
US Treasury sanctions Iranian security agencies and officials over the “violent suppression” and killing of protesters and abuses of political prisoners.
Read More UPDATES: Latest Iran Nuclear Talks End, as Tehran Undoes Progress from Spring
7th set of talks on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal end in Vienna with little apparent progress, as Tehran’s Raisi Government takes tougher line with US & Europe.
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In 1st Day of Renewed Nuclear Talks, Iran Agrees to Process for “Linked” Resolution
In 1st day of renewed nuclear talks in Vienna, Iran shifts position with agreement to process for “linked” resolution over US sanctions & Iranian compliance,
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Ex-Political Prisoner Moore-Gilbert: Remember Women Still Detained in Iran
Australian academic Dr. Kylie Moore-Gilbert, political prisoner in Iran for two years, posted a video to remember those still detained in Islamic Republic.
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Report: Iran Security Forces Arrest 214 Water Protesters, Including 13 Juveniles
Protests resurge in Iran over shortages of water, with 1000s of farmers and supporters rallying in the city of Isfahan, amid drought and mismanagement.
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EA on Radio FM4: The Iran Nuclear Talks Resume in Vienna
As Iran nuclear talks resume in Vienna, discusssing all sides: Iran, US, & the other powers in 2015 nuclear agreeement (UK, France, Germany, China, Russia).
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Iran Publicly Rejects “Linked” Resolution as Nuclear Talks Resume
Iran’s Raisi Government has publicly rejected a resolution over its nuclear program, even as talks resume in Vienna after a five-month hiatus.
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On Eve of Nuclear Talks, Iran Thumps Chest at Israel
On the eve of renewed nuclear talks in Vienna, Iran’s officials have issued warnings to Israel and sneered at Tel Aviv’s supposed “poor capabilities”.
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Israel Carried Out Cyberattacks Disrupting Iran Petrol Stations — US Officials
“2 US defense officials” say Israel responsible for cyberattacks on Iran’s petrol system; Iranian hackers reportedly breached Israeli dating site & hospital
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EA on TRT World Forum: Iran in Yemen, Syria, and Iraq
Iran’s motives over Yemen, Syria, & Iraq and its effects upon millions of civilians: is Tehran’s position one of strength or weakness across the region?
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