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Why UNESCO recognition eludes Iran’s Mount Damavand
Iranian nature lovers must delay their hopes of having Mount Damavand, one of the country’s most distinctive features, recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage…
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IRGC reports first downing of an Israeli drone in Iran
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has brought down an Israeli drone. In a statement issued on Sunday August 24, the IRGC…
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Impeachment won’t impede bursaries investigation
Ali Najafi and Eshagh Jahangiri The probe into irregularities in the granting of bursaries continues to trigger controversy despite the removal of the science…
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Jailed student activist gets brief respite
Iranian student activist Majid Tavakoli, who was arrested in the 2009 election protests, was released on Saturday August 23 for a four-day leave. The…
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Rohani vows steady course despite minister’s removal
Iranian President Hassan Rohani gave a speech on Saturday in which he referred to Parliament’s removal of his science minister, Reza Farajidana, saying: “Changing…
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Arrest of protesters heightens conflict at Bafgh mine
The head of the Bafgh Islamic Council and another four miners were arrested on Saturday August 23, further intensifying the labour protests. ILNA reports…
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Riot police arrest protesting mine workers
Riot police were deployed at the Bafgh Iron Ore Mine on Wednesday August 20 in response to miner protests. According to ILNA, one of…
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Khuzestan wind storm kills five
Severe winds in Khuzestan Province in southwestern Iran have killed five and injured 35. The head of Provincial Crisis Management reported to IRNA on…
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Female photojournalist freed on bail
The Washington Post reports that its female photojournalist who was detained by Iranian authorities a month ago has now been released on bail. The…
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Rohani unruffled by minister’s impeachment
Iranian President Hassan Rohani has reacted to Parliament’s dismissal of his science minister, saying: “We must all abide by the rules of the game…
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Jailed journalist out on bail after two months
Saba Azarpeyk Jailed Iranian journalist Saba Azarpeyk has been released on bail after two months in custody. Azarpeyk’s lawyer told ISNA that Azarpeyk’s family…
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Quake victims demand help from visiting minister
Victims of the recent earthquake in the Mormori region of Ilam Province protested during the visit of the Minister of Roads and Urban Development…

