Category: 1. Iran
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Rights groups says man killed by government forces’ ‘indiscriminate shooting’ in Tehran
An indiscriminate shooting by security forces in Tehran resulted in the death of a young man, according to a human rights group. The Human Rights Activists in Iran said the man, who was allegedly suspected of carrying smuggled goods, was shot… Continue Reading
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Livelihood protests continue across Iran
As the Iranian Rial continues to depreciate, livelihood protests erupted across Iran on Monday. Telecommunication retirees, nurses, oil industry workers, and a number of recruitment applicants in public sector staged demonstrations, voicing… Continue Reading
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ECO Secretary General Meets with Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development
TEHRAN- Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization Dr. Asad M. Khan held a productive meeting today with H.E. Dr. Farzaneh Sadegh Malvajerd, Minister of Roads and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran to discuss… Continue Reading
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Jean-Baptiste Andrea’s 2023 Prix Goncourt winner available in Persian
TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Watching Over Her” written by French author Jean-Baptiste Andrea has been released in the Iranian book market. Mehdi Behnoush is the translator of the book that is full of passion and brilliance,… Continue Reading
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Jailed Columbia University student moved from NYC to Louisiana
NEW YORK CITY, New York – A student of Columbia University, arrested for protesting against the carnage in Gaza, has been moved out of New York City to Louisiana. Officials have not explained why the student, Mahmoud Khalil, was… Continue Reading
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Iran accuses U.S. of using NGOs for "meddlesome" ends
TEHRAN, March 10 (Xinhua) — Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, on Monday accused the United States of using so-called non-governmental organizations (NGOs) abroad to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs. Baghaei made… Continue Reading
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Tjeknavorian to perform “Rostam and Sohrab” opera in Armenia
TEHRAN-The renowned Iranian-Armenian musician and conductor Loris Tjeknavorian will conduct a concert and an opera based on Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh in Armenia later this month. He will first stage a gala concert at the Armenian National Opera and… Continue Reading
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Sykes-Picot Agreement II: From social engineering to separatist projects in West Asia
TEHRAN – The Zionist regime that has always faced security threats in its borders is seeking to exploit the domestic crises faced by neighboring nations, particularly Syria, to bolster its strategic situation and enhance its strategic projects.
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Syria between terrorism and collusion: The Alawite genocide under Arab silence
LONDON – Syria is witnessing a dangerous escalation of armed violence by the new government and its militant factions, most of which come from outside the country, particularly in the coastal regions that were, until recently, considered among… Continue Reading
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“Entire Families” killed in Syria
TEHRAN – The UN Human Rights chief has condemned the Syrian government for escalating massacres against civilians. Volker Turk has called on authorities in Damascus to swiftly investigate the killings and ensure those responsible are held… Continue Reading