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Few injured in latest quake in Iran
An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale hit northwestern Iran today, April 18, in the province of Eastern Azerbaijan. ISNA reports that the…
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Political prisoners put reformist agenda ahead of own freedom
Evin Prison A group of Iranian political prisoners has written to former president Mohammad Khatami, urging him to run in the presidential election should…
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Iran’s election called a race among four groups
Ali Saidi Ali Saidi, the Iranian Supreme Leader’s representative to the Revolutionary Guards, announced that the 11th presidential election will see a race among…
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Strong aftershock strikes Saravan in Iran
Iranian media report that at 7:45 AM local time, another earthquake hit Saravan in Sistan-Baluchistan, measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale. Another report indicates…
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Iranian police announce election security headquarters
Iranian police announced today, April 16, that they have established a new base for “the provision of election security” in the presidential election of…
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Severe quake strikes eastern Iran
Eastern Iran was hit today, April 16, with an earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale. According to the Iran Seismic Centre, the earthquake…
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Iran emphasizes safety of nuclear plant
Bushehr Nuclear Plant Iranian officials reassured the public about safety of the Bushehr Nuclear Plant after more concerns were triggered by 20 aftershocks on…
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Dervishes end hunger strike after 90 days
The two Iranian dervishes have ended their hunger strike after 90 days because their demands were met. Seven detained lawyers who had been acting…
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Security chief warns of threat to confidence in election
Esmail Ahmadi Moghaddam The head of Iranian Security Forces has announced his opposition to the proposed gathering of government supporters in Azadi Stadium. Iranian…
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Supporters call for release of journalist brothers
Massoud and Khosro Kordpour More than 200 activists and journalists have issued a statement calling for the release of Massoud and Khosro Kordpour, two…
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Iran’s neighbours call for inspection of nuclear plant
Bushehr Nuclear Plant Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar have called for an international inspection of Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear…
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Iranian activist denied further furlough from prison
Shiva Nazar-Ahari Iranian human rights activist Shiva Nazar-Ahari has returned to Evin Prison after authorities refused to renew her furlough. The Human Rights Reports…

