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More women advance to high positions under Rohani
The premier of Khuzestan has announced that eight women have been appointed as prefects to various regions of the province. IRNA reports that this…
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Rohani lauds universities as centres for questioning power
Iranian President Hassan Rohani told a gathering of students at Sanati Sharif University that the university is the best place to critique power. In…
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Dozens arrested for online actions linked to ISIS
Iran’s Cyber Police Commander Kamal Hadianfar reports that 53 people have been arrested for internet activities linked to the extremist group ISIS. ISNA quoted…
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MP says political activity should remain open to all
Iranian MP Ali Motahari says he does not believe in “fabricated red lines” to limit freedom of speech and even communists should be allowed…
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Success reported in efforts to bring back Lake Urmia
The chief environmental official for Western Azerbaijan Province reported on Sunday December 6 that 700 square kilometers of the southern parts of Lake Urmia…
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Water diversion for Tehran sparks concern for river
A tunnel to divert water from the Karaj River to Tehran is raising environmental concerns over the threat to Karaj’s underground water system. The…
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Iranians warned against involvement with satellite programs
Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Guidance has once again warned Iranians against cooperating with foreign satellite programs, calling them “a tool of cultural infiltration”.…
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Oil prices drop again after OPEC raises production limit
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) agreed at its 168th meeting to increase the cap on oil production to 31.5 million barrels a…
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Iran receives first missile defence system from Russia in post-sanctions era
Russia has begun delivery of S-300 defence missile systems to Iran, says Vladimir Kozhin, the Russian presidential aide for military-technical cooperation. TASS reports Kozhin…
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Washington newspaper fears for health of reporter jailed in Iran
The Washington Post has expressed concern about the health of reporter Jason Rezaian, who has been in prison now for 500 days. The U.S.…
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Russia says it will produce evidence of Turkey’s oil dealings with ISIS
The Russian foreign minister says Russia will hand over evidence of Turkey’s oil dealings with ISIS to the United Nations and other countries interested…
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Iranian auto production slumps despite government incentives
Despite recent incentives adopted by the government to boost sales for the domestic auto industry, recent reports indicate auto production is on the decline.…