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U.N. Adopts Resolution Condemning Iran's Violations Of Human Rights

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted its 64th Resolution on December 19 against human rights violations in Iran.

The Obama Administration Impeded Hezbollah Investigation: Politico Report

In a highly cited investigative report published by Politico, Barack Obama’s administration is accused of undermining a long and painstaking law-enforcement investigation into Hezbollah’s drug and weapons trafficking operations.

IMF Sees Steady Growth For Iran But Economic Reforms Needed

Attorney General Promises A Quick Response to Ahmadinejad

Iran Says It Needs A Sample Of Missile Displayed By U.S. 'For Investigation'

Islamic Republic’s Defense Minister has said that Iran wants to obtain a piece of the missile fired at Riyadh airport by Yemen’s Huthi rebels, to do its own forensic investigation.

Tehran MP Blasts Fellow Legislators Amid Tensions

A fiery speech delivered by Tehran MP Mahmoud Sadeghi on December 17 kicked off heated debate among pro-reform and conservative legislators in the Iranian Parliament.

Ahmadinejad Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum To Head Of Judiciary

Former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the head of the Islamic Republic’s judiciary, ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani.

Iran Under Pressure By Russia To Accept A Small Share Of The Caspian

Iran’s foreign ministry has sharply contradicted recent claims by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, that an agreement on the legal status of the Caspian Sea is “practically ready”.

Houses of Six Christian Converts Raided, Four Detained Before Christmas

Four Iranian converts to Christianity have been arrested in the city of Karaj, Alborz province, less than two weeks before Christmas, reports say.

Former President's Body Was Contaminated With Radioactivity: Daughter

The body of the deceased Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani had contained radioactive elements “10 times more than the allowed level”, his daughter Faezeh Hashemi has said.

Student Groups Issue New Complaints Against Restrictions

Beating up a Street Vendor Shocks Tehran

Homemade Synthetic Narcotics On The Rise In Iran

Clergy Secures Millions Of Dollars In Iran’s Budget Bill 

All Accused Of ‘Looting’ A Credit Institution Freed On Bail

IRGC Commander Says After 'Amazing Victories' Yemen 'Victory' Near

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp’s (IRGC) commander announced in a speech on Thursday that Iran is working to “consolidate” its victories and “in the near future we will witness victory in Yemen.”

Iran's Possible Purchase of Boeing Planes Under More Scrutiny

As the Islamic Republic of Iran continues efforts to secure license and financing for its purchase of Boeing aircraft, members of the U.S. Congress are ramping up pressure to make sure Tehran stops the use of commercial planes to transport weapons and fighters across the Middle East.

Death Penalty Rejected For Iranian Mystic Leader - Retrial

A court in Iran will review the case of the founder of Erfan Halqe, Mohammad Ali Taheri, his lawyer announced on December 12.

Iran’s Water Crisis Passes Tipping Point

A top Iranian environment official has lambasted the country’s Sixth Development Plan as detrimental to soil and water resources.

Iran Can Face A Ban After Khamenei Praises Wrestler Who Avoided Israeli

In an unprecedented move, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has publicly praised an Iranian wrestler who recently threw a match against a Russian peer and feigned injury to avoid facing an Israeli athlete in the next round.