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Testimonies continue at trial into Kahrizak deaths
The trial of judiciary officials in the case of detainee deaths at the Kahrizak Detention Centre began its seventh session today, Tuesday May 7.…
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Iran’s election machinery swings into motion
Ministry of Interior The registration of presidential candidates for the June election in Iran began today, Tuesday May 7, and will continue until Saturday.…
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Iranians sentenced in Nairobi for alleged bomb plots
Two Iranians accused of plotting to carry out bombings in Nairobi have been sentenced to life in prison in Kenya, Reuter reports. Ahmad Abolfathi…
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Iran’s Supreme Leader dispels talk of election delay
Ayatollah Khamenei Following unofficial statements regarding a possible delay in the presidential election, Iran’s Supreme Leader announced that the election will go on as…
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Iran slams Israel for air strike on Syria
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has denounced Israel’s recent air strike on Syria and called on countries in the region to stand up “against such invasions.”…
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Internet proxies no longer effective in Iran
Reports from Iran indicate that proxies are no longer effective for Iranian internet users to circumvent web censorship. ITIran reports that the Siphon proxy…
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Mehdi Hashemi granted delay in court case
Mehdi Hashemi The trial of Mehdi Hashemi was postponed after the defendant filed a motion in the court for a delay. ISNA reports that…
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Mother of dead blogger calls for swifter justice
Gohar Eshghi Gohar Eshghi, the mother of blogger Sattar Beheshti, who died five days into his arrest in custody of the Cyber Police, has…
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Reformists still urging former presidents to run
Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani The head of Iran’s Expediency Council, moderate cleric Ayatollah Hashmei Rafsanjani, continues to be urged by reformist factions to join the…
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Iranian Parliament reviewing wage increases
The Iranian Parliament has announced that it is reviewing the plan to make wage hikes commensurate with the inflation rate. ILNA reports that Reza…
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Research reactor announced for Fars province
Hossein Sadegh Abedin Hossein Sadegh Abedin, the Governor of Fars Province has announced plans to construct a nuclear reactor in the vicinity of Zarghan,…
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Two more quakes strike in Iran
An earthquake that measured 4 on the Richter scale shook the city of Shanbeh in Bushehr Province in southwestern Iran. IRNA reports that the…

