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Iran’s research reactor hit by delays
Iran has announced a delay in the launch of the 40-megawatt heavy water research reactor (IR-40) in Arak. ISNA reports that Iran previously had…
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Dress code crackdown underway in Tehran
Tehran’s Morality Police have become more active in confronting citizens for violating codes of appropriate dress. ISNA reports that a larger number of Morality…
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Iran’s Nuclear Dossier Changing Hands Among Government Bodies
By: Ehsan Mehrabi Iranian presidents bring their areas of interest along with them when they take office and also take them away when they…
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Jailed student activist gets first furlough
Majid Dori Majid Dori, a jailed Iranian student activist who was arrested in the election protests of 2009, has been given his first furlough…
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U.S. seeks Iran’s help to bring home American citizens
John Kerry In a statement issued on Wednesday August 28, U.S. Foreign Secretary John Kerry called on Iran to cooperate with U.S. authorities to…
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Iran’s foreign ministry appoints first female spokesperson
Marzieh Afkham Mohammad Javad Zarif has announced that Marzieh Afkham will be the new spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry. ISNA reports that Abbas Araghchi,…
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Iran’s leader warns intervention in Syria will be catastrophic
Ayatollah Khamenei Iran’s Supreme Leader said on Wednesday August 28 that “U.S. intervention” in the Syrian conflict would be “a catastrophe that would cause…
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Iran enlisted to get Syria to the table for peace talks
Iran has been called on to use its influence with the Syrian government to convince it to attend peace talks in Geneva. Reuters reported…
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Iran replaces ambassador to UN nuclear watchdog
Iran has appointed a new envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency, ending the eight-year mission of Ali Asghar Soltaneih. Reza Najafi was appointed…
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Iranian MPs okay plan to sue U.S., Britain over 1953 coup
Iranian parliament Iranian Parliament has approved a plan to start legal action against the United States and Great Britain for damages sustained from the…
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Prisoners notify prosecutor of jailed blogger’s health
Hossein Ronaghi maleki Tehran’s Prosecutor General has been warned once more about the declining health of jailed blogger Hossein Ronaghi Maleki, who has been…
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Iran signs gas deal with Oman
Bijan Zanganeh The Iranian oil minister has announced a $60-billion deal to sell gas to Oman. Bijan Zanganeh told IRNA that the 25-year agreement…

