MP Says Reform Leaders May Soon Be Freed From House Arrest

Deputy Parliamentary Speaker Ali Motahari says intelligence and judiciary officials have promised to put an end to the house arrest of reformist leaders .

Iran Releases Baha’i Leader As ‘Unfair Imprisonment’ Term Ends

Saeed Rezaie, one of the seven members of a former group of Baha’i leaders in Iran has been released from jail after ten years.

After Syria Deaths, Creeping Anger -- And Kremlin Silence -- Over Mercenaries

That Russian mercenaries are helping Kremlin war efforts isn't new. But a mounting death toll in Syria could force Russia's hand on acknowledging, and regulating, such undertakings.

Iran Takes Measures To Combat Rial's Fall To Record Lows

Iran's central bank announced measures to combat the rial's fall to record lows one day after police cracked down on foreign exchange dealers on the streets of Tehran.

Cartoon: Iran Nuclear Spies

Could Iran Hold A National Referendum?

President Hassan Rouhani’s suggestion that conflicts in Iranian society could be resolved with a constitutional referendum is stirring controversy.

Rouhani Orders Probe Into Prison Suicides

President Hassan Rouhani has appointed a committee to investigate recent “regrettable incidents” at detention centers in Iran, according to an announcement on his official website on February 14.

Iran’s Attacks On Media Freedom ‘Unparalleled’ - RSF

There is nothing to celebrate in the area of media freedom on the 39th anniversary of the Islamic Republic - RSF.

Christian Convert Arrested In Tabriz Still In Jail

Investigation Into Environmentalist’s Prison Death ‘Incomplete’

The family of a prominent Iranian environmentalist who died in prison demand a full investigation.

Top Iranian Environmental Official Releases Video After News Of His Arrest

New twists in the case of a top Iranian environmental official added more mystery to the news about his possible arrest, reported on February 10.