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Prominent Labor Leader Hospitalized After Interrogation

Prince Reza Says Iranians 'Want Their Dignity And Country Back'

Prince Reza Pahlavi told an audience in Washington on Friday that after 40 years of the Islamic Republic’s existence, his compatriots “want their freedom, their dignity and their country back”.

Khamenei Intervenes In The Budget, Concerned About Threats

The intervention of Islamic Republic's Supreme leader has interrupted the process of presenting Iran's new budget bill for approval. Khamenei wants to review the budget himself before parliament takes it up.

Billionaire To Be Hanged After Government Collects Its Money

A senior official of Iran’s Judiciary has said on December 13 that former tycoon, Babak Zanjani will be executed after he returns what he owes the Islamic Republic.

Iran Welcomes Yemen Agreement As 'Promising'

Iran has welcomed the first major diplomatic breakthrough in peace talks among Yemen’s warring parties.

Ayatollah Says Eliminating Homework Is Against Quran

A Grand Ayatollah in Iran has opposed the elimination of homework for school children on religious grounds.

Rouhani Order For More Women In Top Posts ‘Ignored’

Zarif Calls Pompeo's Remarks At UN 'Bragging'

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s remarks at the UN Security Council “bragging”.

Rial Rises In Tehran As Government Said To Be Manipulating The Market

The Iranian currency rose for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday December 12, briefly crossing the landmark 100,000 rial per one US dollar for an hour.

Political Prisoner On Hunger Strike Dies In Custody

Iranian political activist Vahid Sayadi Nasiri has died after weeks of being on a hunger strike in a prison in Qom, 127 kilometers (79 miles) south of the capital city, Tehran.

As Sanctions Bite, Khamenei Weighs In On New Budget

Khamenei Calls For 'Vigilance' Against American 'Plans Next Year'

Iran’s Supreme Leader has said that his country has been able to defeat U.S. plans to change the regime but has warned regime officials to be alert to “America’s deceptions”.

Labor Activists Detained, Released As Strikes And Protests Continue

Iran Denies Any Link To Weapons Uncovered In Afghanistan

Tehran's embassy in Kabul has officially denied accusations that arms and ammunition recently discovered in the province of Ghazni in Afghanistan are related to Iran.

Hook Says Looking Into Why Relatives Of Top Iran Officials Are In U.S.

The top State Department official dealing with Iran announced that the issue of family members of senior Iranian officials residing in the United States will be looked upon.

Washington And Baghdad In Talks To Find Solution For Iraq's Reliance On Iran Gas

The United States and Iraq continued efforts on Tuesday to find a solution to Iraq's need for a waiver from U.S. sanctions imposed on Iran.

More People Fell Under Poverty Line As Iran's Currency Lost Value

Parliament Research Center of the Iranian legislature says that eleven percent more people have fallen below poverty line in the Tehran region, as the national currency rial has lost value.

IRGC Commander Says U.S. 'Pressured' By Iran Missile Tests

Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed that Iran recently tested a ballistic missile, reported ten days ago by the United States.

Nobel Laureates Urge Khamenei To Release Swedish Scientist

More than 100 Nobel Laureates have called upon Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, to allow ailing Iranian Swedish dual national, Dr. Ahmadreza Jalali (Djalali) to "return home" to his wife and children.

Rouhani Defends Anti-Corruption Bills, Citing Lower Cost Of Living

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has lambasted critics for blocking the government's plan to join international anti-money laundering conventions.