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Minister, MPs Trade Charges of Corruption, Blackmail During Impeachment

Debates at the Iranian parliament on August 8 shed light on a web of alleged corruption, blackmailing, embezzlement, bribery and mishandling of public funds.

People Live In Shocking Conditions In Southeastern Iran

In Iran's southeast people drink dirty water with animals and children have no breakfast.

Can EU's Efforts Protect European Companies Dealing With Iran?

Europe has promised to compensate possible losses incurred by European companies working with Iran in case they are affected by the U.S. sanctions. But how effective EU measures are likely to be?

Parliament Impeaches Labor Minister As Economy Deteriorates

Islamic Republic’s parliament gave a no-confidence vote to Labor Minister Ali Rabiei in its August 8 meeting, after giving him a chance to defend his record.

Outspoken MP Demands Explanation On Judiciary's Funds

Hardliner Body Calls For Extensive Changes in Rouhani's Cabinet

Iran's hardline-dominated Assembly of Experts has called on President Hassan Rouhani to be accountable for Iran's "chaotic economic situation," and demanded extensive overhaul of his cabinet.

Minister Says Unemployment Will Skyrocket In Iran

Iran’s Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare, Ali Rabiei, has predicted the country will lose one million jobs by the end of the current Persian year on March 20, 2019.

Rail Workers Vow To Continue Strike Amid Widespread Labor Unrest

A group representing rail workers in Iran has issued as statement promising to continue their strike and protests until their demands are met.

Germany Upholds Guarantees For Iran Business Despite U.S. Sanctions

The Islamic Republic 'Not Going To Collapse', Says Former President

Former reformist President Mohammad Khatami has apologized to Iranians for "the country's current situation," however, he stressed that the Islamic Republic "is not on the verge of collapse."

An Eyewitness Describes How Protests Started Near Isfahan

Prominent Imprisoned Lawyer Furloughed After Young Daughter Dies

One of the founders of “Defenders of Human Rights Center” in Iran, Abdolfattah Soltani has been granted furlough to attend her young daughter’s funeral, Saturday, August 4.

Iranian Cities Hit By Protests For Fourth Day

" IRGC Should Obey The Establishment’s Decision" Says Motahari On Negotiations

Bomb Blast Rips Up Facade of Pension Fund Office In Russian City

A bomb blast has badly damaged the front door facade of a state Pension Fund office in the Russian city of Kaluga, local media reports say.

Khamenei Rejects Lifting House Arrest Of Green Movement Leaders

Iran Imams Shun Negotiations With U.S.; Diplomats Disagree

Protests Spread To Tehran And Many Other Cities

Videos received by Radio Farda show that protests in various Iranian cities have finally reached Tehran, where protesters marched and shouted slogan against the Islamic Republic.

Ahmadinejad Apeals To Trump For Information On Iranian Green Card Holders

Unrest Spreads To Shiraz, Mashhad; Slogans Focus On Dictatorship