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As Water Crisis Continues, Fresh Protests In Southern Iran 

Ali Larijani: Iran ‘Entering A New Phase’

Referring to Washington’s withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers, and the subsequent U.S. sanctions against Iran, the speaker of the Iranian Parliament said on July 22 that Iran has “entered a new phase.”

Moscow Concerned About A Possible Clash Between Israel And Iran

Moscow’s ambassador to Tehran has raised Kremlin’s concerns about a possible military clash between the Islamic Republic and Israel over Syria.

Japan To Suspend Imports Of Iranian Oil In Light Of Reimposed Sanctions

‘Supporting Iranian Voices’ Pompeo To Address Iranian-Americans

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet a large group of Iranian-Americans on July 22 in California and will address the gathering on U.S. policy toward Iran and its future.

In Anti-Corruption Drive, A Billionaire Will Be 'Definitely' Hanged

The Islamic Republic’s Prosecutor-General says the death sentence against Iranian billionaire Babak Zanjani will “definitely” be carried out.

Two Members Of Iran's Paramilitary Killed In Southeast

Reports from Iran say that two members of the Baseej have been killed in clashes in the southeast of the country.

Iranian Officials Revisit ‘Oil For Goods’ Scheme As Way Around U.S. Sanctions

Following Russia’s lead, EU leaders are exploring the possibility of circumventing U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil sales by trading oil for goods instead of purchasing it, according to Iranian officials.

Rouhani Likely To Reshuffle His Cabinet’s Economic Team

Under heavy economic pressure, a reshuffle in Iran's government is more likely now.

Hundreds Of Dervishes Given Harsh Sentences

Tehran’s prosecutor Jafari Dolatabad says verdicts have been issued against 258 Iranian dervishes of the Gonabadi order, state-run news agency IRNA reported July 17.

A Case Of Corruption And Embezzlement Angering Iranians

A court in Tehran has been silently investigating a major financial corruption case during recent weeks, reformist daily Sharq revealed on Wednesday July 18.

Teachers In Iran Launch A Campaign To Protest Low Wages

Protests by Iranian teachers against their low salaries has gained momentum in recent days, social media reports say.

Trump Tells Lawmakers U.S. Tough Policy On Iran Is Working

President Donald Trump told U.S. lawmakers in the White House on Tuesday that he spoke about Iran with the Russian President Vladimir Putin during their summit in Helsinki on July 16.

Lecturers Urge Rouhani To Support Prosecuted Students

Europe Plans Bank Accounts For Iran To Ease Repatriation Of Oil Revenues

Iran Says A Terror Cell Related To ISIS Has Been Neutralized

Iran says that a team of four people intending to form an Islamic State group cell has been discovered in the country’s southwest.

Rouhani Renews Calls For Women’s Access To Stadium

President Hassan Rouhani has suggested that women’s access to Tehran’s main stadium, Azadi, should continue.

Iran, Syria Seem Overshadowed By Other Issues At Helsinki Summit

In the joint press conference in Helsinki not much was said by Trump and Putin about Iran and Syria. But how much was really discussed?

After Recent Protests, Iran Officials Highlight Corruption

Iran’s judicial spokesman has revealed that certain individuals have been arrested and several companies closed down over the alleged abuse of subsidized dollars.

Ex-Fiancee Arrested For The Murder Of Iran Activist

A prosecutor in Fardis, near Tehran says that a dissident who disappeared two weeks ago was killed by her former fiancée.