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IRGC Commander Reacts To The Death of Yemen's Saleh

The commander of Iran's IRGC has expressed his satisfaction at the killing of former president Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen.

Iran Official Says Roots of Sedition ‘Still Strong’

An influential conservative cleric in Iran says "sedition" has not yet been rooted out.

Iran Aims To 'Customize' Internet Filtering

Iran's telecommunications minister says that his ministry wants to customize Internet filtering based on user’s occupation, age, and other factors.

Turkey Looking Into Bank Accounts Held By Iranians

Iran Wrestling Facing Suspension By World Body

The world wrestling governing body is set to investigate whether an Iranian wrestler, Alireza Karimi, deliberately forfeited a match to avoid having to face an Israeli opponent in the next round.

Students Protest As Restrictions Tightened On Universities

Head Of Judiciary Calls Ahmadinejad's Comments 'High Treason'

The head of the Islamic Republic’s judiciary has accused twice former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of “high treason”.

12 IRGC Members Killed In Saturday's Israeli Attack On Syria: Arab Media

According to Arab media, twelve members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGS) have been killed in an Israeli missile strike in Syria.

Three Political Prisoners Sentenced To A Total Of 23 Years In Prison

Political Prisoner Lights A Candle In Jail On Birthday Of Her Twins

A political prisoner and deputy of Defenders of Human Rights Center in Iran has celebrated the birthday of her children for the third time in prison, by lighting a candle.

Politically Suspect Students Marked With A Star, Barred From Universities

At least 150 students eligible to start Masters and Doctoral programs have been barred from carrying on their studies at Iranian universities for political reasons.

Israel Hits Military Target South Of Damascus

Israel has attacked a military target south of the Syrian capital, Damascus, in the early hours of Saturday, December 2.

Khatami Practically Under House Arrest, Prevented To Meet With Aides

Iran's former president, Khatami is under virtual house arrest, prevented to even attend private gatherings.

Throwing Match Against Israeli Angers Members Of Parliament

A Small Group In Iran Owes Banks Billion Of Dollars In Bad Debts

A few hundred people in Iran have borrowed billions of dollars from the country’s financial institutions and refuse to meet their obligations toward the lending institutions.

Turkish Lira, Stocks Lose As NY Trial Implicates Erdogan

The Turkish lira and bank stocks fell on Friday, affected by testimony in New York, implicating President Tayyip Erdogan in a scheme to help Iran evade U.S. and international sanctions.

Tehran Aims to Eliminate UN Human Rights Rapporteur Position

A top judiciary official, in a direct attack on the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, has said that Tehran’s ultimate goal is to eliminate that position.

Earthquakes Hit Eastern Iran Near Kerman; Damage, Injuries Reported

Two moderately strong earthquakes hit eastern Iran in quick succession early on December 1.

Macron To Ask For Saudi Help Against Extremists

French President Emmanuel Macron intends to ask Saudi Arabia to deliver on its promise of cutting funding for extremist groups.

Ahmadinejad Says Popular Discontent At An Unprecedented Level

Deeply engaged in a war of words and a face-off with the judiciary, former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has now tried to involve Iran’s supreme leader, as well.