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May 13, 2020
Iran's Anti-Riot Police Chief Says More Prepared Than Ever To Confront Protests

Iran's anti-riot policechief on May 13 underlined the "unique support" and equipment provided to the force by the government to ready it it more than ever for suppression of protests.

May 13, 2020
Food Aid For Iranian Poor At Khomeini's Luxurious Shrine Ignites Controversy

Online photos of food packages for the poor at the luxurious shrine of the founder of the Islamic republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who promised support for the poor, has led to criticism from people suggesting the images highlight economic mismanagement and inequality in Iran.
May 12, 2020
Parliament Moves To Ban Iranian Athletes From Competing With Israelis

A parliamentary motion to officially ban Iranian athletes from competing with their Israeli counterparts has pushed the country to the verge of becoming an outcast at international sports events.
May 12, 2020
Why Rouhani Suddenly Fired His Minister Of Industry And Trade

President Hassan Rouhani fired his Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade Reza Rahmani on Monday May 11 without offering any explanation about his abrupt decision.
May 12, 2020
Archaeologist Finds Striking Similarities Between Prehistoric Rock Art In Iran And America

An Iranian prehistoric rock art specialist says some rock art found in Iran and North America support the theory of migrations from Asia to America in prehistoric times.
May 12, 2020
Doctors And Nurses Died As Iran Ignored Virus Concerns

They are regarded as heroes, their fallen colleagues as martyrs.
May 12, 2020
Israel Remains Focused On Iran's Presence In Syria Despite Virus

Comments last week from an unnamed Israeli defense official that Iran was reducing its presence in Syria sparked fierce debate about Tehran's next moves and how the Jewish state should respond.
May 11, 2020
Will A New Parliament Change Iran For Better? Insiders Are Pessimistic

Amir Mohebbian, a prominent analyst in Iran, says the young conservatives who have won the parliament are more likely to serve the interests of the country's rulers than trying to meet the demands of the people.
May 11, 2020
Lawmaker Says Iran Paid 1.3 Million Pounds To UK As Damages For Mob Attack In 2011

A member of the Iranian parliament has disclosed that "270 billion rials of people's money" was paid to the United Kingdom as compensation for damages incurred in an attack by hardliners on London’s embassy in 2011 in Tehran.
May 10, 2020
Will The Stock Market Bubble Burst In Iran?

Iran’s stock market is on a historic run as prices increased 190 percent in the twelve months ending March 20 and keep rising, outpacing any other investment opportunity in the country.
May 10, 2020
Khamenei Undecided: Reopen Shrines To Please Clerics, Or Opt For Public Health

The Islamic Republic of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared undecided on the sensitive issue of reopening busy religious sites and shrines.
May 10, 2020
Iran's Ex-President Warns Of A Cycle of Violence Between People And Government

Ex-president of the Islamic Republic, Mohammad Khatami, has warned that people in Iran might resort to violence as an answer to their state of hopelessness and despair.

Iran In-Depth

Wednesday 13 May 2020

Iran's Anti-Riot Police Chief Says More Prepared Than Ever To Confront Protests

Food Aid For Iranian Poor At Khomeini's Luxurious Shrine Ignites Controversy

Parliament Moves To Ban Iranian Athletes From Competing With Israelis

Why Rouhani Suddenly Fired His Minister Of Industry And Trade

Archaeologist Finds Striking Similarities Between Prehistoric Rock Art In Iran And America

Doctors And Nurses Died As Iran Ignored Virus Concerns

Israel Remains Focused On Iran's Presence In Syria Despite Virus

Will A New Parliament Change Iran For Better? Insiders Are Pessimistic

Lawmaker Says Iran Paid 1.3 Million Pounds To UK As Damages For Mob Attack In 2011

Will The Stock Market Bubble Burst In Iran?

Khamenei Undecided: Reopen Shrines To Please Clerics, Or Opt For Public Health

Iran's Ex-President Warns Of A Cycle of Violence Between People And Government

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Iran In-Depth

Wednesday 13 May 2020

Iran's Anti-Riot Police Chief Says More Prepared Than Ever To Confront Protests

Food Aid For Iranian Poor At Khomeini's Luxurious Shrine Ignites Controversy

Parliament Moves To Ban Iranian Athletes From Competing With Israelis

Why Rouhani Suddenly Fired His Minister Of Industry And Trade

Archaeologist Finds Striking Similarities Between Prehistoric Rock Art In Iran And America

Doctors And Nurses Died As Iran Ignored Virus Concerns

Israel Remains Focused On Iran's Presence In Syria Despite Virus

Will A New Parliament Change Iran For Better? Insiders Are Pessimistic

Lawmaker Says Iran Paid 1.3 Million Pounds To UK As Damages For Mob Attack In 2011

Will The Stock Market Bubble Burst In Iran?

Khamenei Undecided: Reopen Shrines To Please Clerics, Or Opt For Public Health

Iran's Ex-President Warns Of A Cycle of Violence Between People And Government

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