Father of Iran Protester on Death Row Commits Suicide
The father of a young protester on Death Row has committed suicide, as Iran’s judiciary imposed more sentences over demonstrators about economic conditions.
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Supreme Leader’s Camp Apologizes After Criticizing Iraq’s Grand Ayatollah Sistani
The camp of Iran’s Supreme Leader criticizes one of the leading clerics in Shia Islam, Iraq’s Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, but then apologizes.
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Iran Exports to China at Lowest Point in More Than Decade
Iran’s exports to China, its largest customer, have fallen to their lowest point in more than 10 years, with a 62% drop from same period in 2019.
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UPDATED: Imprisoned Lawyer Sotoudeh Ends Hunger Strike
Human rights lawyer and political prisoner Nasrin Sotoudeh has ended a 47-day hunger strike after she was “severely weakened” with heart problems.
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How Big is Iran’s Oil Export Recovery?
Tanker tracking firms say Iran oil exports recover in August & September — but differ sharply on how significant rebound is amid Tehran’s economic crisis.
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Freedom for Iran Opposition Leader Karroubi After 9 1/2 Years?
Hopes raised for the freeing of Iran’s opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi, after 9 1/2 years under house arrest to check protests against the regime
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Iran’s Coronavirus and Currency Crises Set Historic Records
Iran’s twin crises of surging Coronavirus and falling currency are put in stark relief on Tuesday by historic records in both, with 3,712 daily cases.
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Isolated in the UN, US Announces New Sanctions v. Iran
Isolated in the UN over its comprehensive sanctions, the Trump Administration is announcing new measures against 24 Iran individuals and entities.
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UPDATED: Coronavirus — All of Iran on Red Alert as Deaths and Cases Surge
More Iranian cities put on “red alert” as Coronavirus resurges across Islamic Republic, with highest daily deaths since August 12 & most cases since June 4
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Ex-President Ahmadinejad: Don’t Talk About 2009 Mass Protests, Deaths, Detentions, Harassment of Journalists
Iran’s ex-President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad grants interview to Western outlet — but refuses to acknowledge mass protests after his disputed 2009 “victory”.
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Coronavirus — Iran Deputy Health Minister Warns of “Third Wave”
Iran’s Deputy Health Minister has warned of a “third wave” of Coronavirus, as the daily toll of deaths and cases rises to highest total in months.
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UPDATED: Iran Authorities Execute Wrestler Navid Afkari
Iranian authorities have executed wrestler Navid Afkari, a participant in mass protests in August 2018 over economic conditions.
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President Rouhani Admits Iran Oil Revenue Down More Than 80%
President Hassan Rouhani acknowledges that Iran’s oil revenues, under pressure from comprehensive US sanctions, have fallen by more than 80%.
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Iran’s Exports to Arab Countries Cut Almost 60%
In latest sign of Iran’s trade crisis, non-oil exports to Arab countries fall 60% between March and August, complementing sharp drops to Asia and Turkey.
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UPDATED: Iran Authorities Threaten New Charge v. Political Prisoner Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Putting more pressure on UK Government, Iran’s authorities threaten a new charge against Anglo-Iranian political prisoner Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.
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Iran Central Bank Governor: Economic Crisis “Beyond Control”
The head of Iran’s Central Bank has said that the economic crisis is “beyond control”, as the currency plummets to a new historic low against US dollar.
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UPDATED: Political Prisoner Sotoudeh’s Health Deteriorating on Hunger Strike
The health of political prisoner and human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who is on hunger strike in Iran’s Evin Prison, is deteriorating.
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Iran Exports to India, Japan, and South Korea Plummet by More Than 95%
Iran’s exports to major Asian countries such as India, South Korea, and Japan plummet 95%, and fall 61% to China, amid comprehensive US sanctions.
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UPDATED: Iran’s Currency Sinks Below 250,000:1 v. US Dollar
Iran’s currency sets a new historic low, falling below 250,000:1 v. the US dollar, as limited recovery fades and no Government “breakthrough” appears.
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Coronavirus — Iran’s Schools Reopen Despite Medical Warning
Iran’s schools reopen for a new academic year, despite a warning from leading officials of the country’s Medical Council about the spread of Coronavirus.
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Iran Vice-President: “We Cannot Sell Even a Drop of Oil”
In telling admission about extent of Iran’s economic problems, Vice President Nobakht says Tehran cannot sell even a “drop of oil” because of US sanctions.
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UPDATED: Iran’s Mass Arrests, Disappearances, and Torture After November 2019 Protests — Amnesty
Amnesty International’s 80-page report documenting mass arrests, disappearances, and torture by Iran’s authorities after mass protests in November 2019
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Political Prisoner Zaghari-Ratcliffe: UK Acknowledges 1970s Debt to Iran Over Tanks
UK acknowledges a £400 million debt to Iran from the 1970s, raising hope for Tehran’s release of Anglo-Iranian political prisoner Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.
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UPDATED: Veteran Iran Journalist Samimi Threatened with Imprisonment Again
Iran’s authorities threaten to detain veteran journalist and political prisoner Kevyan Samimi, on 3-year sentence for “assembly and collusion against the state”.
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Countries in Iran Nuclear Deal: US Cannot Demand UN “Snapback” Sanctions
All parties in 2015 Iran nuclear deal — UK, France, Germany, China, and Russia — join Tehran in reaffirming US cannot demand UN “snapback” sanctions.
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Faezeh Hashemi Challenges Supreme Leader Over Detentions and Economy
Faezeh Hashemi, former MP and daughter of late President Hashemi Rafsanjani, challenges Iran’s Supreme Leader over detentions and the economic situation.
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Pompeo Blusters, “UN Sanctions on Iran to Return September 20”
Defying Trump Administration’s isolation in Security Council, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blusters that UN sanctions on Iran will resume September 20.
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Iran Agrees to IAEA Inspections of 2 Nuclear Sites
After months of resistance, Iran accepts International Atomic Energy Agency inspections of 2 sites suspected of facilities for military nuclear development.
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US in Self-Isolation After Failure to Reimpose UN Sanctions on Iran
“Even as Trump Administration pursues its futile quest for UN sanctions on Iran, the regional kaleidoscope is turned into more collision and fragmentation.”
Read More UK Fear of US Holding Up Iran’s Release of Political Prisoner Zaghari-Ratcliffe — Lawyers
UK Government’s fear of Trump Administration delays release of Anglo-Iranian political prisoner Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe from Iran prison, lawyers claim.
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