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Iran announces intention to implement nuclear deal
Reza Najafi Iran’s representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency has announced that the Islamic Republic will suspend some of its nuclear activities in…
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Protecting the Environment in War-Torn Zones
By Bijan Rohani The United Nations has increasingly stressed the importance of protecting the environment during wars and armed conflicts as well as the…
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Rohani gov’t says it’s working to free opposition leaders
An Iranian government spokesman has announced that the Rohani administration is working to end the house arrest of reformist figures and bring about the…
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Earthquake kills at least eight in southwestern Iran
An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale shook Berazjan in the southwestern Iranian province of Bushehr on Thursday at 5 PM local time.…
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Nuclear watchdog to visit Iran next month
The head of International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran has invited the agency to visit Arak’s heavy-water plant on December 8, taking a concrete…
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First draft of Iranian rights charter headed for public comment
The Iranian presidency’s legal advisors have published the first draft of the Charter of Citizen Rights, as promised earlier by President Hassan Rohani. The…
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Tehran told to shut down offices, schools due to pollution
The environment branch of Iran’s ministry of health wants offices, schools and colleges in Tehran to be shut down due to heavy air pollution.…
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Iran’s foreign minister lauds nuclear agreement to MPs
Mohammad Javad Zarif Iran's foreign minister and chief nuclear negotiator reported to Parliament on Wednesday November 27 about the nuclear negotiations with the 5+1.…
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Furlough looms for jailed journalist
Karoon Prison authorities in Ahwaz say jailed journalist Abolfazl Abedini is on the verge of being released. On Tuesday, the Karoon authorities announced that…
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Rohani slams previous gov’t for food, cash shortages
Iranian President Hassan Rohani discussed his administration's first 100-day report on the national broadcasting network. Rohani criticized the former administration for leaving many major…
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Zahedan MP warns of economic strife in his region
A Zahedan representative in Iranian Parliament has warned the legislative body about the high rate of unemployment in Sistan-Baluchistan and the growing problems of…
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Prison hunger strike follows execution of drug convicts
1,800 prisoners at Karaj’s Qezel Hessar Prison have gone on hunger strike to protest the execution of 11 prisoners convicted of drug charges. HRANA…