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U.S. shows signs of diplomatic openness toward Iran
The Washington Post reports that U.S. Congress has not submitted a bill to the White House this summer to strengthen sanctions against Iran as…
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Late cleric’s son calls for release of political prisoners
Ahmad Montazeri Ahmad Montazeri, the son of the late dissident cleric Ayatollah Montazeri, has written to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei to ask that…
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Blood disease sufferers face drug shortage in Iran
The head of Iran’s Thalassemia Society reports that in the past four months Iran has not produced any drugs to treat the blood disease.…
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Son details health issues of detained opposition leader
Mehdi Karroubi Mohammad Taghi Karroubi, the son of Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi, reports that his father was taken to hospital for a series…
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Iran investigates surveillance of MP’s office
Heydar Moslehi Iran’s Intelligence Ministry announced today, July 19, 2013, that it will look into the illegal installation of surveillance equipment in the office…
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Fathers of Kahrizak victims call for justice
Rholamini, Kamrani, Javadifar The father of Mohammad Kamrani, one of the detainees killed in Kahrizak Prison, said on the fourth anniversary of his son’s…
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Water shortages strike rural areas in Iran
Up to 600 rural areas in various regions of Iran are facing critical water shortages. The Tasnim News Agency reports that Sattar Farhadi, the…
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Journalist couple gets jail leave together
Mahsa Amrabadi Jailed Iranian journalist Mahsa Amrabadi was granted leave from Evin Prison on Wednesday July 18. Kaleme reports that Amrabadi is now serving…
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Filmmakers acquitted of “collaborating with BBC”
A group of documentary makers who had been accused by the Iranian judiciary of “collaborating with BBC” have been acquitted of the charges. The…
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Efforts underway to end Karroubi house arrest
Mehdi Karroubi A senior member of the National Trust Party reports that some action is being taken toward the release of party leader Mehdi…
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Nuclear talks hinge on delegate appointments
Iran’s Foreign Minister says incoming Iranian president Hassan Rohani must appoint new members to the nuclear negotiating team before talks with the P5+1 can…
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Stately trees disappearing from renowned Tehran avenue
The Human Rights Activists News Agency reports that Tehran city officials are cutting down 70-year-old trees at night on one of the city’s main…

