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Iranian fighter jet crashes during training
Two people were killed when an Iranian fighter aircraft crashed in Fars Province during military training. IRNA reports that a military spokesman said the…
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Iran’s population grows in latest census report
Iran’s population has reached 78 million, with an increase of 333, 669 people in the past six months. IRNA reports that the head of…
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Air pollution far from acceptable in Khuzestan
Pollution in some Khuzestan cities reached 25 times the acceptable limit on Monday July 14, according to a report in the Shargh daily. On…
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U.S. State Secretary upbeat about nuclear discussion
The U.S. Secretary of State sounded a positive note following his meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister on Monday July 14. Reuters reports that John…
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Jailed reporter Siamak Ghaderi released
Siamak Ghaderi and Parvin Fahimi Siamak Ghaderi, an Iranian reporter who used to work for IRNA, was released from prison on Monday July 14…
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Protesters from 2009 election sentenced in absentia
Iran’s Prosecutor General and spokesperson for the judiciary announced that the Iranian courts have issued sentences in absentia for seven protesters from the 2009…
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Reformist son of clergy member released after hunger strike
Iranian political prisoner Mehdi Khazali was released after going on a hunger strike for 24 days. The news of his release was reported on…
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Facebook activities draw harsh prison sentences
Eight people have been handed heavy prison sentences for their activities on Facebook. The charges against them range from “assembly and collusion against national…
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Jailed journalist gets temporary release
Jailed Iranian journalist Bahman Ahmadi Amouyi got a temporary release from Rejai Shahr Prison on Saturday July 12. The Kaleme website reports that Ahmadi…
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Former president denies claim he’s under gag order
Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami has denied recent statements about an alleged court order against him prohibiting him from giving public appearances and talks.…
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Minister announces reversal of water-rationing plan
Iran’s Minister of Power has announced that the plan to ration water in Tehran and other large cities throughout the country has been dropped.…
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Noam Chomsky calls on Iran to release journalist
American philosopher Noam Chomsky is calling on Iran to release jailed journalist Marzieh Rasouli, who reported to Iranian court last week to serve out…

