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European Contacts With Tehran Continue As Iran Demands A Trade Arrangement

Two European diplomats visited Iran this week but few details on any possible trade mechanism to ease US sanctions.

One Month Salary 'Paid' To Sugar Factory Workers and Three Detainees Released

Authorities in Iran claim one month wages of striking sugar factory workers paid and the union says three more workers released from detention.

Iran Complains About Sanctions And Medicine While Silent On Its Own Shortcomings

Prominent Rights Defender Furloughed After Seven Years In Jail

Prominent Iranian lawyer and human rights activist, Abdolfattah Soltani has been conditionally released, local news outlets reported on Wednesday, November 21.

Drought, Climate Change Drive Migration To Already Parched Province

Zarif's Colleagues Come To His Defense As Impeachment Talk Conitues

Top Iranian diplomats have come to the aid of foreign minister Zarif, as conservatives attack him for speaking about money laundering in Iran.

Students, Labor Groups Voice Support For Shush Workers

A group of students at Tehran University held a protest on Tuesday to show support for the workers of Haft-Tapeh sugar cane factory in Shush, southwestern Iran.

More Iranian Officials Warn Europe Over Lack Of Progress On Trade

Iranian officials showing impatience with lack of progress on European promise of finding mechanisms for mutual trade.

Twelve Workers Freed But Protests Continue In Shush

Iran's Labor News Agency (ILNA) reports that twelve protesting workers arrested on Sunday in the city of Shush have been released.

U.S. Envoy Stresses 'Strong Approach' On Iran Sanctions

State Department Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook has said that the United States will take major steps to avoid Iran’s evasion of sanctions.

Ayatollah Blasts Zarif Comments As MP Talks Of His Impeachment

Iran's conservative judiciary chief on Monday implicitly dismissed recent comments made by the Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, describing it as a "stab right into the heart".

Outspoken Female Executive Nominated To Run Hardline-Dominated Province

Reformist leaders of Iran's Khorasan Razavi province have nominated a female candidate to run the hardliner-dominated province's highest executive office.

Iran's Foreign Ministry Rejects Rumors About Zarif Resignation

After coming under pressure by conservatives, Iran's foreign ministry has to react to rumors of Zarif's resignation.

Shortage Of Nurses In Iran Impacts Patient Care, Say Health Officials

Iranian hospitals are dealing with a shortage of nearly 100,000 nurses, according to Parliament’s Health Commission Speaker Heidarali Abedi.

Taliban Say No Pact With U.S. Over Deadline To End Afghan War

Protests Continue In Shush As Many Workers, Labor Leaders Arrested

The Governor-General of Khuzestan province confirmed that four workers have been arrested during labor protests against long overdue wages.

Khamenei Calls On Iraq's President To Keep Tehran-Backed Militia

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called on Baghdad to keep a militia group the United States wants to be disbanded.

Ministers Urge Rouhani To Join The Paris Climate Accord

Iranian ministers of oil and foreign affairs have called upon President Hassan Rouhani to pave the way for Tehran to join the Paris Agreement on climate.

Iran Says It Will Not Alter Policies Despite Cost Of Sanctions

Iran's deputy foreign minister has told a Spanish newspaper that his country will not change its policies in the face of United States sanctions, IRNA reported.

Protests By Iran Sugar Mill Workers Continue As Riot Police Arrives At Factory

Several labor rights groups in Iran have reported that protests by Haft Tappeh (Tapeh) sugar mill workers continued on Saturday.