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Politicians Criticize Banning Of Concerts

Maestro Hospitalized After Concert Ban

The prominent Iranian maestro, Shahram Nazeri was hospitalized on Saturday, a day after his concert was cancelled in the city of Ghouchan in Khorasan Razavi province.

Amnesty International Urges Iran To Abolish All Drug Related Executions

Amnesty International (AI) has called for the “total abolishment of death penalty for drug-related offenses”, while labeling Iranian parliament’s recent bill on the subject as “disappointing”.

Karroubi Back Under House Arrest

Is Ahamdinejad Spearheading a New Opposition In Iran?

The following analysis is based on an op-ed by Radio Farda analyst Majid Mohammadi and a number of interviews and discussions on Farda's radio programs.

Khamenei And The New Cabinet

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had no interference in selecting cabinet ministers, according to one of his official websites.

Shah Anniversary Reflects Iranians’ Current Dissatisfaction

July 26 marked the 37th anniversary of the death of Iran’s last king, Mohammad Reza Shah. To mark the occasion, Farah Pahlavi, the country’s last queen, issued a statement saying the Shah loved Iran and had nothing on his mind except serving his country.

Ahmadinejad's Deputy Makes Shocking Statements After His Release

Hamid Baghaei, former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s executive deputy, was freed from detention Wednesday evening and his release became an instant political spectacle.

‘Deviant’ Religious Group Members Detained

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has disbanded a vast network of individuals belonging to “deviant religious groups,” according to the semi-official Mehr News Agency, (MNA) on July 25.

Green Movement Leader's Health 'Not Good'

Iran's Chief Justice Goes After Whistleblowing MP

Iran's Multiple Reactions To Sanctions Vote In Congress

A day after the U.S. House of Representatives approved new sanctions against Iran, Russia and North Korea, reactions poured in from the three governments.

Speaker Of Parliament Slams Iran's Economic Performance

Speaker of Iran’s parliament says the economic situation of the country is not “good” and if this continues, Iran cannot reach its long-term goals.

Rouhani, IRGC Meet To Mend Fences

After weeks of a bitter war of words, President Hassan Rouhani and the top commanders of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) met together on July 24 in attempt to mend fences.

Karroubi Transferred To Hospital -- Motahari Asks For End To House Arrest

The son of Mehdi Karroubi, who has been under house arrest since early 2011, told Radio Farda that his father has been hospitalized for heart problems.

Iran Saying Goodbye To Rial As National Currency

Eighty-four years after changing the Iranian national currency unit from the qiran (crown) to the rial, the cabinet of President Hassan Rouhani finally ratified a bill to switch it to the toman.

'Moonshine' Poisons Dozens In Iran, Five Dead

Drinking illegally home brewed alcoholic beverages has killed five and left more than 114 people hospitalized in the city of Sirjan, in Kerman province.

Conservatives Resent The Popularity Of Telegram App

IMF Predicts Slower Growth For the Middle East

The International Monetary Fund issued an update to its 2017 World Economic Outlook on Monday, generally maintaining its previous growth forecasts for the world, but saying that the Middle east could face slower economic activity.

Iran Mulls State Drug Distribution

After thousands of executions and countless other deaths related to addictive drugs, Iran appears to be on the verge of overhauling its drug-related policies.