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April 22, 1396

Four Christians Sentenced To Prison In Iran

The 26th branch of the Islamic Revolutionary Court in Tehran has finally sentenced recent Christian convert Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani and three others to 10 years in prison.

Reformist member of parliament, Mohammad Reza Aref in a parliament session, April 23, 2017.

April 22, 1396

Reformist Council Demands Rouhani Consult For New Cabinet

The of head Supreme Policy Commission of Iran’s reformists has said that they played the major role in President Hassan Rouhani’s victory in the presidential elections and he expects the president to consult with reformists in forming his new cabinet.

April 22, 1396

U.S. Officers Pen Open Letter To Trump On Iran

A group of 38 retired U.S. generals and admirals sent an open letter to President Donald Trump on June 12, asking him to use diplomacy rather than military force in dealing with Iran.

April 22, 1396

As Production Rises, Iran's Oil Price Drops

The price of Iran’s heavy oil fell around 8.9% in June, compared with the previous month, according to OPEC’s monthly report published on July 12.

Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaking with his close aide Hamid Baghaei. File photo

April 21, 1396

In Defense Of Baghaei, Ahmadinejad Attacks Others

Former President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has described his close ally’s recent detention as “illegal” and a “great cruelty,” calling for his immediate release.

April 20, 1396

Rouhani Says ‘A Few Foulmouthed Own Big Loudspeakers’

In a new round of political muscle-flexing, President Hassan Rouhani has once again lambasted his conservative adversaries as a few “foulmouthed” who “unfortunately” and “unjustly” own “big loudspeakers.”

Bahram Ghasemi - Iranian foreign ministry spokesman

April 19, 1396

Iran Calls for Expansion of Syria Ceasefire

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi has called for the expansion of a partial ceasefire in Syria to cover all the country if the existing one is successful.

Iran -- Hassan Sarbakhsian’s Photos of Iranian Student Protests of July 1999, also known as 18th of Tir. In one the most widespread and violent public protests to occur in Iran since Iranian Revolution, at least 4 people have been killed and 200 injured.

April 18, 1396

PHOTO GALLERY: Remembering Student Protests Of 1999

July 1999, Iran witnessed six days of student protests. 20 years have passed by and some dimensions of those six days of bloody protests remain shrouded in mystery. What you see in this gallery are photos taken by Hassan Sarbakhshian, Iranian photojournalist.