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British PM sends hopeful message to Rohani
David Cameron British Prime Minister David Cameron has expressed hope that the presidency of Hassan Rohani will present an opportunity to improve long-strained relations…
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Proposed health minister vows swift end to drug shortages
The proposed minister of health, Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi, says if he takes over the ministry, he will resolve the problem of medical drug shortages…
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Gov’t committee to study Iran’s internet problems
Iranian MP Reza Rahmani says a committee has been charged with reviewing internet services in the country. Rahmani told Khaneh Mellat website: “People are…
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Rohani lays out priorities at first news conference as president
Hassan Rohani Hassan Rohani held his first press conference as Iran’s new president today, August 6, in Tehran. During a two-hour session, Rohani answered…
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Flooding kills boy, displaces hundreds
Floods in Sistan-Baluchistan Province have caused the death of a five-year-old boy and left hundreds homeless. Mehr reports that heavy rains caused rivers to…
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Journalists’ group urges renewed freedom for Iran’s reporters
The Iranian Association of Journalists is calling for the elimination of “restrictions imposed on the press and reporters” and says the group should be…
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Drugs in short supply in Iran for blood disorder
The head of Iran’s Thalassemia Society has expressed grave concern about the level of Iran’s import and production of drugs for the blood disorder,…
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Accused spy on trial in Kerman
Ministry of Intelligence The head of the Kerman Revolutionary Court reported on August 5 that the Ministry of Intelligence has arrested a spy in…
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Ahmadinejad appointed to Expediency Council
Iran’s Supreme Leader has appointed former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the Expediency Council. Ayatollah Khamenei’s website reports: “In consideration of your valuable eight-year effort…
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Tehran police crack down on “inappropriate” clothing
Hossein Sajedinia The Tehran police department reports the closure of 235 clothing distributors for producing “inappropriate clothing.” ISNA reports that Hossein Sajedinia, the head…
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Officials charge journalist and his brother
Jailed journalist Khosro Kordpour, who heads the Mokerian Website, has been charged with “enmity against God.” Kordpour’s lawyer reports that his client has also…
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Customs rule changes to help import of crucial drugs
Iranian customs authorities have announced that medical drug importers will be allowed to clear their back-up goods through customs if they have bank guarantees…

