Iranian Official Claims Saudis Knew About Impending Attack On Their Embassy

An Iranian official has claimed that there is a document indicating Saudi Arabia knew about the January 2016 attack on its embassy in Tehran a week ahead of the actual assault.

Danske Bank Money-Laundering Scandal Spreads To Britain

A money-laundering scandal at Denmark's Danske Bank has spread to Britain as the National Crime Agency (NCA) says it's investigating the use of the U.K.-registered companies.

Young Satirist Arrested, Held Incommunicado Without Charges

Iranian satirist and cultural activist Kioomars Marzban has been arrested by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), human rights groups report. According to Human Rights Watch (HRW), IRGC intelligence agents stormed Marzban’s residence, arrested him, and confiscated his laptop, cellphone, and teaching materials.

New Iranian Exile Group Calls For Regime Change

Iran's Freedom Of Information Website Is Short On Content And Barely Used

Iranian Judiciary, intelligence and security organizations as well as the country's police force have refused to cooperate with the Rouhani administration's "Freedom of Information Access" (FOIA) database.

Denied An Education In Iran, Recent U.S. Graduate Faces Bright Future

A Baha'i top student was denied university education in Iran graduated in the U.S. and hired by Microsoft.

Ancient Persian Ruins Discovered In Turkey Come As A Big Surprise

Recent excavations by Turkish archeologists near the northern Anatolian city of Amasya have unveiled the remains of a 2,500-year-old Persian Achaemenid palace.

Mullahs' Messengers Say Iran's Oscar Choice Long On Art, Short On Politics

Conservatives challenge cineastes' submission for the Oscars over its gloomy depiction of life in Iran, saying a more patriotic choice lionizing Iranian efforts in Syria would have been better.

Iran Intelligence Organs Harass Children of Rights Activist

Harassment by Iranian authorities of jailed human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh’s family has intensified, activists report.

Electronic Vouchers For One In Eight Iranians To Buy Low-Price Rationed Food

A new plan to tackle the effect of sanctions on low-income Iranians, includes issuing electronic vouchers to ten million underprivileged citizens.

French Unions Call For Release Of Iranian Teacher